The Baeksang Arts Awards is an event that celebrates excellence in South Korean entertainment, including film, television, and theater. Held annually, the latest edition took place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Among the recipients were notable figures like Kim Soo Hyun and Ahn Yu Jin, who clinched the PRIZM Popularity Awards through public voting.
Beyond just the accolades, the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards were peppered with a series of standout moments. From heartwarming actor interactions to comical antics that brought laughter, and even instances that left the audience buzzing with excitement. Let’s delve into the highlights:
1. Wonderland: Suzy and Park Bo Gum, set to portray lovers in an upcoming film, displayed remarkable chemistry while co-hosting alongside Shin Dong Yup.
Host Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 (youtube.com/Baeksang)2. Exhuma: Lee Do Hyun, on leave from military service, scooped the Best New Actor award and melted hearts by mentioning his girlfriend, Lim Ji Yeon, in his acceptance speech, prompting a lively response from the audience.
Lee Do Hyun at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (youtube.com/Baeksang)3. As Lim Ji Yeon announced the nominations, she received a warm reception from the crowd, with the camera notably focusing on Lee Do Hyun.
Lim Ji Yeon at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (youtube.com/Baeksang)4. Former spouses Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki reunited at the event, sparking intrigue among fans.
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (youtube.com/Baeksang)5. Rumored celebrity pairs like Kim Go Eun and Byun Yo Han, as well as Kim Go Eun and Shin Ha Kyun, crossed paths once more at the awards ceremony.
Kim Go Eun at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (youtube.com/Baeksang)6. Despite initial confusion and a humorous moment involving a request for aegyo (acting cute), Kim Soo Hyun flawlessly reenacted the iconic Queen of Tears scene.
Kim Soo Hyun at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (global.prizm.co.kr)7. Lee Jung Ha, visibly surprised, won the Best New Actor award for his role in the TV drama Moving, conveying genuine disbelief and gratitude.
Lee Jung Ha at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards (youtube.com/Baeksang)8. BIBI, named Best New Actress for her performance in the film Hopeless, was visibly moved to tears during her acceptance speech, adding an emotional touch to the proceedings.
BIBI at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 (youtube.com/Baeksang)The 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards not only celebrated the outstanding achievements of top actors and actresses but also provided a canvas for memorable and heartwarming moments. Which of these unique moments resonated with you the most?
