‘Lovely Runner’ stars Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon win popularity awards at Baeksang: “We couldn’t be here without fans”

Byeon Woo-seok, left, and Kim Hye-yoon / Xportsnews

Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, stars of the hit tvN drama “Lovely Runner,” were honored with the PRIZM Popularity Awards at the 61st Baeksang Awards, held Monday at COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam District.

The annual awards show was once again hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum.

“Thank you so much for this popularity award. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to vote for me. Without your attention and love, I don’t think I would be standing here," Byeon said in his acceptance speech. "One of the most memorable comments I received while doing this drama was, ‘It brought me comfort.’ I’ll do my best to become an actor who continues to bring even a little comfort to all of you. Also, thank you to Postbox — I love you.”

Byeon Woo-seok, above, and Kim Hye-yoon / Captured from JTBC

Kim Hye-yoon expressed similar gratitude in her speech.

“This award feels heavy, but it’s as heavy as the love I’ve received from fans,” she said. “I truly want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’ve always quietly stood by me with love and support, and I hope we’ll be together for a long, long time. I’ll work hard to become an actress who’s worthy of all the love you give me.”

The 61st Baeksang Awards honored nominees across television, film, and theater who released works between April 1, 2024, and March 31. Some productions excluded from last year’s selection period were also included in this year’s review.

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