Go Youn Jung Snubbed from Best New Actress Nomination at Baeksang 2023: Does Beauty Overshadow Acting?

Go Youn Jung’s Absence in Baeksang 2023 Nominations Sparks Debate

Recently, Baeksang 2023 released its list of nominees for various categories, sparking several discussions, particularly around the names nominated in the television series category. As each category has only five nominees, many prominent actors did not make the cut. Among them, the absence of Go Youn Jung in the Best New Actress category became a topic of much interest for fans.

The reason for fans’ curiosity about Go Youn Jung’s absence is due to her relatively successful first leading role in the series “Alchemy of Souls.” The actress was evaluated to have delivered a well-rounded performance, especially as she played four different characters with distinct personalities. However, her well-rounded performance was not enough to convince Baeksang organizers, as the nominees all were thought the have better performances.

In addition to fans expressing regret over Go Youn Jung’s snub, many also felt that her role in “Alchemy of Souls” was not particularly groundbreaking, which made it easy for her to miss out on the nomination. Some viewers also pointed out that Go Youn Jung’s beauty may have overshadowed her acting skills, making it challenging for the audience to focus on her performance.

While some fans were disappointed with her snub in the Best New Actress in the TV series category, Go Youn Jung was still recognized at Baeksang 2023. She was listed in the top 5 nominees for Best New Actress in the film category for her role in “Hunt,” where she appeared alongside Lee Jung Jae, Jung Woo Sung, Jeon Hye Jin, and other renowned actors.

Source: K14