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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IU left humiliated at Baeksang 2025? Fans urge When Life Gives You Tangerines star to boycott like MAMA after ‘biggest snub'
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards wrapped up on Monday (May 5) with Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines taking home four major wins. While the drama was the most awarded of the night, fans were stunned that IU, the heart and soul of the show, didn't win a single award. Despite being nominated in both the Best Actress and Most Popular Actress categories, IU walked away empty-handed. For many, it was one of the biggest snubs in Baeksang history. IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has long been one of South Korea's most loved stars. With praised performances in dramas like My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, and now Tangerines, she has steadily grown as an actress after establishing herself as a successful soloist. Yet despite multiple Baeksang nominations over the years, her only wins remain in popularity categories, never for acting. IU in When Life Gives You Tangerines| Credit: X Now her fans, known as UENA, are asking her to draw a line. Just like she quietly stopped showing up at MAMA, fans want her to skip Baeksangs too. Why IU doesn't attend MAMA anymore It started in 2014. That year, IU had one of the strongest runs of her career. She released A Flower Bookmark, a cover album that performed extremely well. Her collaborations topped the charts, and Billboard named her the all-time leader of its K-pop Hot 100. Many felt that 2014 was finally IU's year to win the Daesang, the grand prize, at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). But instead of the big win fans hoped for, IU was given a lifetime achievement award. She was all of 20 years old at the time. The award is usually given to artists nearing the end of their careers, not someone in her prime. It felt more like a consolation than true recognition. Since then, IU has never returned to MAMA. While she has won awards like Best Female Artist, she has kept her distance. Fans want IU to treat Baeksang the same way After this year's Baeksang outcome, IU's fans are speaking up. Many feel it was yet another award show using her name and popularity without honoring her work. She was front and center in When Life Gives You Tangerines, a show that swept four awards that night, but she received none. Fans had hoped for either Best Actress or the Daesang, but both went to others. Kim Tae Ri won Best Actress for Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, and Culinary Class Wars took the grand prize. Kim Hye Yoon of Lovely Runner was meanwhile awarded the Popularity Award. What made it worse for fans was how present IU was throughout the event. She was shown in multiple cutaways, smiling and clapping, only to walk away with nothing. Many fans called it humiliating and are now asking her to step away from Baeksangs altogether. "I hope IU treats Baeksang the same way she treats Mama! They want to give the award to any actress every year except IU! Is it because she's the only idol here? She has incredibly successful works both globally and domestically, so why hasn't she won any awards all these years?" one user wrote. Another fan wrote, "IU walking out empty-handed at the Baeksang Awards baffles me; this woman played two roles and managed to execute them both perfectly. Literally the biggest snub of the century, I'm at a loss for words." IU walking out empty handed at the baeksang awards baffles me, this woman played two roles and managed to execute them both perfectly. Literally the biggest snub of the century, I'm at a loss of words. #WhenLifeGivesYouTangerines — rara♡☆ (@wookjaes) May 5, 2025 A third wrote, "Korean award shows are a joke anyway; let's get IU that best actress award more prestigious than any Baeksang or Daesang. Let's give her as an amazing actress internationally." Korean award shows are a joke anyway, let's get IU that best actress more prestigious than any baeksang or daesang let's give her as an amazing actress internationally — archive (@nini_iu) May 5, 2025 "Baeksang judges didn't know about the emotion the public remembers," one user wrote. Baeksang judges didn't know about the emotion the public — Filipe (@filipe910910) May 6, 2025 IU played a dual role in When Life Gives You Tangerines, portraying both Oh Ae Sun, the central female lead, and her daughter, Yang Geum Myeong. The drama offered an emotional look at life's struggles and how love from a partner and family can help you find comfort through it all. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Tatler Asia
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Baeksang Arts Awards 2025: Winners, history and why it's Korea's most prestigious night
From record-setting wins to red carpet moments, here's your guide to the Baeksang Arts Awards—Korea's most prestigious celebration of film, TV and theatre Each spring, as cherry blossoms fall and filming wraps across the peninsula, Seoul's brightest stars emerge for the Baeksang Arts Awards. It's the crown jewel of Korea's entertainment calendar—where actors, directors, playwrights and idols trade the set for the spotlight, arriving in couture and commanding the red carpet like a runway. A cultural event with the gravitas of the Oscars, the flair of the Emmys, and the fashion spectacle of the Met Gala (with a uniquely Korean twist), the Baeksangs are where household names and breakout talents collide. From emotional speeches and closely watched wins to style statements that spark headlines, this is the night when Korea's entertainment elite—and their fans—hold their breath. Also read: Star-studded K-dramas with next-level casting and unforgettable cameos But the ceremony is more than a glamorous affair. With a legacy that spans nearly six decades, the Baeksang Arts Awards are a celebration of creative excellence, cultural influence and artistic achievement across film, television and theatre. Whether you're a seasoned K-entertainment fan or a curious newcomer, here's what you need to know—from its storied history and record-setting winners to the behind-the-scenes moments that have defined the event. Above 'Deaf Sam-yong' is the first film to be awarded at the Baeksang Arts Awards (Photo: IMDB) First held in 1965, the Baeksang Arts Awards were established by Chang Key-young, founder of the Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo, to honour outstanding contributions to popular culture. The name 'Baeksang' comes from Chang's pen name, meaning 'white elephant'—a symbol of wisdom, strength and distinction. Over the decades, the ceremony has grown in stature, expanding its categories and moving from intimate venues to high-profile stages like COEX in Seoul. In 2019, the iconic trophy was redesigned as a tribute to the 'Creative Human,' reflecting the evolving landscape of Korean storytelling and performance. Today, the Baeksangs are considered one of Korea's most prestigious awards, recognising excellence not only in film and television, but also in theatre—an inclusion that underscores the awards' deep respect for the full spectrum of performing arts. How are the winners chosen? Above Lee Byung-hun is one of the most awarded actors (Photo: IMDB) What sets the Baeksangs apart is their rigorous judging process. A panel of 60 respected industry professionals across film, television and theatre reviews all eligible works released between April 1 of the previous year and March 31 of the current year. The goal: to honour creative merit and cultural impact over popularity or commercial success. The Grand Prize, or Daesang, was introduced in 1974 and remains the most coveted accolade. Unlike other categories, Daesang nominees are not disclosed publicly in advance, adding a layer of anticipation to the event. There are 31 categories in total, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting roles, Best Director, Best Screenplay and the two Daesang awards for film and television. Record holders and notable wins The first Baeksang Arts Awards in 1965 were modest in scale, with few categories. Deaf Sam-yong (1964) won Best Film, while its director Shin Sang-ok and lead actor Kim Jin-kyu were honoured for their roles. Acting awards for women were introduced a year later, and television and theatre categories followed about a decade after the debut ceremony. Legendary actress Kim Hye-ja holds the record for the most Grand Prize (Daesang) wins at the Baeksang Arts Awards, with four accolades spanning from 1979 to 2019. Her illustrious career includes standout performances in both television and film. Meanwhile, actor Lee Byun-hun has the most wins for a male actor. He has seven Best Actor accolades across film and television and a total of 17 nominations. He's also nominated for the 2025 edition for his performance in the movie The Match . As for projects, the 2024 film Exhuma was nominated eight times and won four; meanwhile, 2019's When the Camellia Blooms received nine nominations, winning four. The 2020 edition was held without a live audience due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it still delivered memorable moments. That year, Bong Joon-ho received the Grand Prize for Parasite , even as he missed out on the Best Director award. The film also won Best Film, further cementing its global and domestic legacy. See more: Bong Joon-Ho confirms 2 sequels to his Oscar-winning movie, 'Parasite'
Independent Singapore
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Kim Soo Hyun's purported connections to the late Kim Sae Ron are called into question by new allegations of a romance with an idol starlet
KOREA: Dimsum Daily is reporting that Kim Soo Hyun is facing some attention right now because there are claims of a long-term relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron. What's causing a stir is that this relationship supposedly started back in 2015, when Kim Sae Ron was still a minor. Photo: Instagram/Kim Sae Ron Korean media outlet Money Today reported on April 26 that Kim Soo Hyun was in a three-year relationship with an idol starlet from 2016 and it overlapped with his military service from 2017 to 2019. This news challenges the allegations made by Kim Sae Ron's parents, who claim that their daughter dated Kim Soo Hyun for six years. Both in same management business According to an industry insider cited in the Money Today article, Kim Soo Hyun and the unnamed actress, known as 'A', started dating since they were under the same management agency, KEYEAST. Back in 2010, Kim Soo Hyun decided on a career change and moved from one talent agency called to another one named KEYEAST. He ended up staying with KEYEAST until when he decided to branch out and start his own agency, GOLDMEDALIST, with his cousin Lee Sa Rang. The insider is claiming that Kim Soo Hyun and this actress, who's only being referred to as 'A', called it quits sometime in the spring of 2019. That was roughly three months or so before he finished military service. The insider also mentioned that it was common knowledge within the entertainment industry that Kim Soo Hyun and actress A were a couple, making it seem unlikely he was also seeing Kim Sae Ron concurrently. They did, however, also imply that Kim Soo Hyun's team had remained silent in order to keep actress A out of the fray. Despite this, the report hasn't changed public opinion in favour of Kim Soo Hyun, even if it seemed to support him. The article's assertions have drawn criticism from some internet users who contend that it subtly validates rumours that Kim Soo Hyun had affairs with other women, including Kim Sae Ron, when she was still a minor. While some reports are bringing up this alleged long-term relationship, Money Today is saying the opposite. It is claiming that if Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were ever romantically involved, it was only for a single year, specifically between 2019 and 2020. So, there are definitely some contradictions present. Numerous accolades Kim Soo Hyun, who was born in 1988, is a huge star in South Korea. Not only is he one of the highest-paid actors there, but he's also super talented and has a bunch of major awards, including five Baeksangs, two Grand Bells, and a Blue Dragon. Even Forbes has recognised him as a major power player and one of Asia's top young talents. Kim Soo Hyun is highly regarded for his acting skills and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Grand Prize (Daesang) awards at various Korean award ceremonies. He is also a popular figure in endorsements and was the first ambassador for MIDO Asia in 2021.
