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The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations are out & they're controversial, so we ran a sentiment analysis to understand the issue.
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap EditorThe 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, known as one of the most prestigious award shows in the Korean entertainment industry, has announced this year's nominations and netizens are not too happy.
The Baeksang Arts Awards are highly anticipated every year, as they recognize excellence in Korean film, television, and theatre. Not just artists but fans also look forward to this night, hoping for acknowledgment for their favorite works and actors. While it is not possible for everyone's favorite artist to receive a nod or take home an award, this year, the nominations have been causing quite the controversy all over the world.
Korean netizens and global fans are unanimously discontent with the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations, especially in the TV category. So, this article and analysis focus exclusively on the controversy surrounding the TV nominations.
We pulled and analyzed posts from all over the internet, such as on X, Instagram, and NATE PANN, to understand this controversy and highlight fans' opinions, concerns, and protestations. What we noticed was that fans from all over the world, regardless of whether they are Korean or international, shared similar opinions on the nominations this time, particularly in regards to actors who were snubbed.
Before we get into our findings, let's take a brief look at the nominations that are causing the most contention with the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Categories under "TV" that are taking the most heat are "Best Actor" and "Best Actress".
In the "Best Actor (TV)" category, the nominations are Kim SooHyun for "Queen Of Tears", NamKoong Min for "My Dearest", Ryu SeungRyong for "Moving", Yoo YeonSeok for "A Bloody Lucky Day", and Yim SiWan for "Boyhood".
In the "Best Actress (TV)" category, we have Ra MiRan for "The Good Bad Mother", Ahn EunJin for "My Dearest", Uhm JungHwa for "Doctor Cha", Lee HaNee for "Knight Flower", and Lim JiYeon for "Lies Hidden In My Garden".
Rather than directly expressing disapproval of the nominated actors, fans are more upset with the actors and actresses who deserved nominations but were not named. You can check out our sentiment analysis chart below for more clarity.
As depicted in the chart, an overwhelming majority of netizens, constituting 78.7%, voiced dissatisfaction with the nominations. Conversely, only a marginal 5.8% displayed enthusiasm, while 15.5% remained neutral, neither impressed nor disappointed.
Netizens who showed a negative response raised questions about and criticism of the selection process, including doubts on whether the process was fair after all. The criteria used for nominations were brought into discussion alongside factors like viewership ratings and OTT ranking.
For those who might not know, the Baeksang Arts Awards nominees were chosen from K-Dramas that aired between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. A K-Drama will have to have aired at least one-third of its episodes by March 31 to qualify for a nomination. That is why the ongoing K-Drama "Queen Of Tears" was considered for the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.
However, many fans were not too fond of the fact that a K-Drama that hasn't even finished airing was chosen for a category, whereas actors from several popular and beloved K-Dramas were not.
As many netizens disagreed with the standards of the Baeksang Arts Awards by which nominees are decided, they renounced the credibility of the same.
Six names stood out among the numerous posts we analyzed - Kim JiWon, Kim TaeRi, Ji ChangWook, Lee DongWook, Park BoYoung, and Shin HaeSun.
Among them, Kim JiWon is the actress fans are advocating for the most, even more so because Kim SooHyun has been nominated for the "Best Actor" category, but Kim JiWon did not get a "Best Actress" nomination. Fans are quite upset and disconcerted about the reasoning behind such a decision when Kim JiWon, who is playing the title role of one of the most successful K-Dramas right now, has not been nominated.
Comparisons between the ratings of "Queen Of Tears" versus those of "Lies Hidden In My Garden", intended to highlight Kim JiWon's snub, were also drawn, although the argument was quickly shut down when other comments emphasized that the Baeksang Arts Awards does not present awards based on ratings as last year, Kim JiWon's own drama "My Liberation Notes" was nominated for "Best Drama" despite its considerably lower ratings. Both Son SukKu and Kim JiWon were also nominated for "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" respectively.
Another upsetting snub this year, according to fans, was that of Kim TaeRi, who delivered a spellbinding performance in "Revenant". Netizens are mentioning that if Kim TaeRi had been nominated, she would undoubtedly have taken the award home. However, it's a pity that her performance was overlooked.
Similarly, Park BoYoung was brought up in discussion, with many pointing out that Park BoYoung has consistently been snubbed by the Baeksang Arts Awards despite her excellent performances, such as in "Daily Dose Of Sunshine".
Shin HaeSun was also mentioned by several fans, who asserted that the actress' performance in "Welcome To Samdal-ri" was deserving of a nomination.
In response, some netizens who are neutral about the nominees mentioned that while it is true that there are other deserving candidates, the actresses who have been nominated are also incredible, and none of them can be replaced.
In the "Best Actor" category, netizens expressed the most frustration over Ji ChangWook and Lee DongWook being snubbed. Ji ChangWook, who impressed with his brilliant acting skills and range in the Disney+ K-Drama "The Worst Of Evil" and Lee DongWook, who made viewers fall in love with him all over again in "A Shop For Killers", also on Disney+, definitely deserved nominations, according to netizens. International netizens were most vocal about this exclusion.
Once again, there were opinions that these actors were outstanding in their respective roles but the current nominees simply cannot be replaced.
What do you think about the Baeksang Arts Awards nominations this year? Tell us on X!
The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards will be held on May 7, 2024 (Tue) at 5:00 PM KST in COEX Hall D, Seoul.
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We've compiled K-Pop concerts and fanmeeting taking place in Korea this coming December! Check it out!
Eunice, Kpopmap EditorPrepare yourself for an electrifying lineup of K-Pop and Korean artists' events happening in Korea this December! Immerse yourself in incredible performances, fanmeetings, and live music encounters. Keep yourself informed about the most sizzling events, venues, and dates through our monthly event guide.
You may also check the shows in other regions: East Asia (except Korea), Southeast Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, Pacific, Middle East
Note: This list is in chronological order and grouped by artist.
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December 1-3 (Seoul, KSPO Dome)
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December 2-3 (Gocheok Sky Dome)
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December 2 (Seoul, Seongam Art Hall)
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December 2-3 (Busan, Busan BEXCO 1st Exhibition Hall)
December 9 (Gwangju, Gwangju Women's University Universiad Gym)
December 16 (Goyang, KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Hall 1)
December 22 (Daegu, Daegu EXCO East Building, Hall 4)
December 30 (Changwon, Changwon Exhibition Convention Center Hall 1&2)
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December 2-3 (Seoul, Olympic Hall)
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December 3 (Seoul, Bear Hall)
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December 3 (Seoul, H-Stage)
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December 6 (Seoul, YES24 Live Hall)
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December 8-10 (Busan, Busan BEXCO 1st & 2nd Exhibition Hall)
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December 9 (Seoul, Shinhan pLay Square Live Hall)
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December 9 (Seoul, Ilchi Art Hall)
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December 9-10 (Seoul, Jangchung Arena)
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December 9-10 (Seoul, BLUE SQUARE MasterCard Hall)
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December 9-10 (Seoul, Jamsil Students' Gymnasium)
December 23 (Daegu, Daegu EXCO East Building)
December 31 (Busan, BEXCO Auditorium)
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December 10 (Roun Art Hall)
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December 10 (Seoul, Canvas N Hall)
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December 15-17 (KSPO Dome)
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December 16-17 (Seoul, KBS Arena)
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December 16-17 (Seoul, KyungHee University Grand Peace Palace)
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December 16 (Seoul, BLUE SQUARE MasterCard Hall)
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December 16-17 (Incheon, Inspire Arena)
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December 16-17 (Seoul, SK Olympic Handball Stadium)
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December 16-17 (Seoul, Jangchung Arena)
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December 16 (Seoul, H-Stage)
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December 17 (Seoul, Bear Hall)
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December 17 (Seoul, Kwangwoo University Donghae Art Center)
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December 22-25 (Seoul, BLUE SQUARE MasterCard Hall)
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December 22-24 (Seoul, Korea University Hwajeong Tiger Dome)
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December 22-24 (Seoul, KSPO Dome)
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December 23-24 (Seoul, Hansung University Naksan Hall)
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December 23-24 (Seoul, Ilchi Art Hall)
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December 23-24 (Seoul, Sungshin Women's University Woonjung Green Campus Grand Hall)
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December 23-25 (Seoul, Jamsil Arena)
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December 23-24 (Daegu, Daegu EXCO West Building)
December 30-31 (Busan, Busan BEXCO 1st Exhibition Hall)
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December 24-25 (Seoul, Myunghwa Live Hall)
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December 24 (Seoul, H-Stage)
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December 24-25 (Seoul, Rolling Hall)
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December 24 (Seoul, GB Seongam Art Hall)
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December 24 (Seoul, Daewon Content Live Hall)
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December 25 (Seoul, Gurumare Theater)
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December 29-31 (Seoul, Jamsil Arena)
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December 29-30 (Seoul, KBS Arena)
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December 30 (Seoul, KyungHee University Grand Peace Palace)
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December 30 (Seoul, H-Stage)
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December 30 (Seoul, Sky Art Hall)
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December 30-31 (Incheon, Inspire Arena)
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December 30-31 (Seoul, COEX Auditorium)
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December 30-31 (Seoul, Olympic Hall)
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December 30-31 (Seoul, Jamsil Students‘ Gymnasium)
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K-Pop Idols & Korean Artists Concerts & Fanmeetings In East Asia (December 2023)CONCERT & FANMEETING Oct 23, 2023
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K-Pop Idols & Korean Artists' Concerts In Latin America (December 2023)CONCERT & FANMEETING Oct 24, 2023
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Check out the 2023 K-Dramas with the best ratings!
Laure, Kpopmap Editor2023 is ending in a few days and looking back this year has been full of unforgettable dramas!
It had its load of good dramas: from romantic comedies like "King The Land," to medical dramas like "Dr. Romantic 3," to life dramas like "The Good Bad Mother," to thrillers like "Taxi Driver," to fantasy dramas like "Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938," to historical dramas like "My Dearest," and much more.
As the year is ending, it is time to check whose dramas had been particularly liked in Korea. Let's check whose dramas had the most ratings on Korean TV this year!
Note: Weekend and daily dramas are not included.
Note: Only dramas that ended in 2023 are included, dramas ending in 2024 are not included (for example "Korea-Khitan War", "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract", and more).
With no surprise the thriller "Taxi Driver 2" was the drama with the highest ratings this year reaching over 20%! The first season of the drama was well-loved (best ratings at 16%) and its fans were back for the season 2 with even more passion. The drama starring Lee JeHoon, Kim EuiSung, and Pyo YeJin revolves around Kim DoKi's work as a deluxe taxi driver with his team at Rainbow Taxi Company which offers a "Revenge call-service," to take revenge on behalf of crime victims. The season 2 started already at 12.1% with its first episode and constantly increased until reaching 21.0% in its last episode.
"Doctor Cha" and "Crash Course in Romance" were the second and third dramas with the best ratings. "Doctor Cha" (starring Uhm JungHwa, Kim ByungChul, Myung SeBin, Min WooHyuk, and more) revolves around Cha JungSook, who makes a decision to stop focusing on being a housewife, starts to stand up against her egoistic husband and returns to the medical field, which she left 20 years ago to focus on her family. "Crash Course in Romance" (starring Jeon DoYeon, Jung KyungHo, Lee BongRyun, Oh EuiShik, Shin JaeHa, Roh YoonSeo, and more) focuses on Nam HaengSeon who is a former national athlete and who sends her niece on the course of the star-teacher, Choi ChiYeol. Both dramas received a lot of interest in Korea.
Check last year's best ratings below.
K-Dramas With The Best Ratings Of 2022KDRAMA STORIES Dec 26, 2022
Stay updated with daily ratings here throughout the year.
For more about ratings, you can check the articles below:
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