Actress Shin Se-kyung is showing a steady and composed side even amidst the mixed reactions following her Baeksang Arts Awards win.
On the 12th, Shin Se-kyung shared a photo on her account with a simple caption, “Thank you.” The photo featured a congratulatory bouquet from a fashion brand she served as an ambassador for from 2023 to 2025. The accompanying card read, “Actress Se-kyung, sincere congratulations on winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. We will cheer for your brilliant journey ahead,” adding a heartwarming touch.
Previously, on the 8th, Shin Se-kyung took home the Best Supporting Actress award in the film category for the movie ‘Humint’ at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards. It was a valuable achievement, beating out strong contenders like Shin Hyun-bin, Yeom Hye-ran, and Jeon Mi-do. However, she found herself caught up in unwanted gossip after a fellow actor’s acceptance speech sparked controversy.
This happened because senior actor Lee Sung-min, who hoped a co-star from the same project would win, mentioned during his speech, “I even cursed internally because Hye-ran didn’t get it.” This comment led to criticism that he lacked consideration for Shin Se-kyung, who rightfully earned the trophy, sparking a heated debate online.
Netizens are split, with some defending the remark as a “joke born from camaraderie” and others criticizing it as a “rude attitude that belittles a junior’s win in a public setting.” As the controversy grew, Director Park Chan-wook and Yeom Hye-ran tried to ease the atmosphere with witty remarks, but Shin Se-kyung’s fans expressed deep regret that her moment of glory was overshadowed.
Despite the noise, Shin Se-kyung chose to respond quietly by thanking those around her rather than addressing the situation directly. As a veteran actress with over 20 years of experience and a YouTuber with 1.48 million subscribers, her poised attitude is drawing even more support from her fans.
Born in 1990 and turning 35 this year, Shin Se-kyung has once again proven her acting skills through this win, marking a new peak in her career. With the controversy behind her, public attention is focused on the brilliant path she will take as she expresses gratitude to her fans and loved ones.
