The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards finally named its winners for this year's ceremony. Unfortunately, the public seemed divided following Honey Lee's win.
The annual ceremony, which is considered one of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in Korean entertainment, honored this year's outstanding works, and recognized their accomplishments and contributions to the industry.
Held at the Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul on May 7, stars gathered at the event, showcasing their dashing and stunning looks as they awaited the announcement of the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards winners.
While "Moving" and "12.12: The Day" bagged the Daesang, or grand prize, for the TV and film categories, Honey Lee took home the highly-coveted Best Actress award.
The beauty queen-turned-actress beat her fellow nominees, Uhm Jung Hwa, Ra Mi Ran, Lim Ji Yeon, and Ahn Eun Jin, for her performance in the historical K-drama "Knight Flower."
The 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards - Best Actress Song Hye Kyo announced the winner, and fans loved the interaction between the two Korean beauties.
During her acceptance speech, the newly-hailed Best Actress got emotional as she thanked the fans and the team behind the series, among which was her co-star Lee Jong Won, who seemed touched by Honey Lee's special mention.
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In addition, Honey Lee also shared why she considers "Knight Flower" a "turning point" in her acting career.
"Six months after giving birth, I had to fly by wire and swing a knife. I couldn't stop myself because I had already fallen in love with the script. So I decided to do it."
2024 Baeksang Arts Awards - Best Actress Honey Lee Garners Mixed Reactions
Following Honey Lee's win at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards, the public seemed divided that the "Knight Flower" star was declared the winner.
Others even questioned if the actress was "deserving" to be this year's Best Actress titleholder. Some also mentioned that Ahn Eun Jin or Ra Mi Ran should have won the Best Actress award.
honey lee won best actress??? lmaoooo what???????????
— monrita (@kimheeaes) May 7, 2024
Yang menang Best Actress Lee Honey. Memang aktingnya bagus sekali, tapi sebenarnya berharap Ahn Eunjin yang menang karena sebagus itu aktingnya ๐ฅน
— kak wul (@wulwulwul_) May 7, 2024
Baeksang awards are such rubbish. How did Honey Lee won over Ahn Eun Jin? My Dearest was miles ahead of knight flower.
— Arooj Inam (@aroojtkhan) May 7, 2024
Mee too but for best actress honey lee nay nay
— love's โฃ๏ธ (@SirVarys) May 7, 2024
Despite this, fans flocked to social media to show their support for Honey Lee, and explained why she deserves the title Best Actress this year.
Although others doubting why Honey Lee deserved the award, fans celebrate the actress's newest achievement.
I bet those people who have the audacity to question her nomination and winning, actually never watch any of her drama and film
— Kdrama kactor kactress comment ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ (@RacketSonyeons) May 7, 2024
If you want to judge it yourself, go and watch her dramas and films. Or else just stay pressed and accept her long overdue winning#LeeHoney pic.twitter.com/NQ1ElAb1dZ
It was a tough competition for actress category everyone deserved it but Lee Hanee literally carried the whole drama it got such good ratings she definitely deserved this one โค๏ธ#LeeHoney #KnightFlower #BaeksangArtsAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/O5kMkm5ptw
— Daisy ๐ (@daisy_dramas) May 7, 2024
Honey Lee won the Best Actress for her performance in Knight Flower at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.
— Lee Honey ์ดํ๋ฌ Updates (@leehoneyupdates) May 7, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BEST ACTRESS ๐ฅณโค๏ธ. A VERY MUCH DESERVING AWARD.#HoneyLee #์ดํ๋ฌ #LeeHanee #60thBaeksangArtsAwards pic.twitter.com/f6thyRTnxO
Congrats, Best Actor Namgoong Min & Best Actress Lee Honey ๐ฅณ๐ซถ year of sageuk dramas ๐ #60thBaeksangArtsAwards#BaeksangArtsAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/m6y3hg4jc8
— ace โจ๏ธ (@_kdramace) May 7, 2024
Lee Ha Nee owned the genre, not just the drama. I said what I said.
— Keyx (@Keyyyxxx2007) May 7, 2024
Do people really watch Knight Flower before commenting about the drama and its cast? Having preferences is normal, but being disrespectful is not.
I watched Knight Flower twice, and most of the time without skipping any scenes. It still feels like people aren't mentioning this drama enough. The theme of the drama, focusing on women's empowerment, is really good, though. The second couple is cute too! ๐ญ
— Keyx (@Keyyyxxx2007) May 7, 2024
I should start watching Knight Flower and witness her acting prowess this is long overdue, I am so sorry mother Lee Hanee!
— annyeo_ ๐ฆก (@annyeo_) May 7, 2024
And congrats, of course! ๐ฅณโจ๐๐ป https://t.co/GBS5AuojzY
OMG I'm so happy for #HoneyLee! Deserved!! ๐๐ผ #KnightFlower is one of my favorite dramas this year and it wouldn't have been the same without her โก https://t.co/bgRJUPF3qJ
— ๐ซ ๐จ ๐ฌ ๐ (@kdramasrose) May 7, 2024
well deserved ๐๐ฏ
— ๐ฆ. (@kittulogy) May 7, 2024
the way she played one of my favourite characters ever! ๐ค https://t.co/SrY98S6pnS
Congrats #HoneyLee!!! ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ You were simply brilliant!!! #BaeksangArtsAwards2024 https://t.co/ScOaH58JXB
— pฯฯ (@poongs_j) May 7, 2024
Following her performance in "Knight Flower,'' Honey Lee is set to return to the small screen, reprising her role as prosecutor Park Kyung Sun in "The Fiery Priest" Season 2.
A news outlet mentioned that GILSTORY ENT confirmed the cast lineup, which includes original cast members Kim Nam Gil and Kim Sung Kyun. Adding to the list are BIBI and Sung Joon.
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Written by Geca Flores
