Lovely Runner Stars Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon Thank Fans After Winning Baeksang Popularity Award

Actors Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, the leads of the popular drama ‘Lovely Runner’, were honored with the Prism Popularity Award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.

The star-studded ceremony was held on May 5 at the COEX D Hall located in Gangnam, Seoul.

Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum hosted the event, which aired live on JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4, and was also streamed digitally on Prism, Naver TV, and Chzzzik for fans worldwide.

Upon receiving the award, Byeon Woo Seok shared his heartfelt appreciation for his fans.

“Thank you so much for this popularity award. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who took time out of their busy days to support me. Without your interest and love, I wouldn’t be standing here today.”

– Byeon Woo Seok

He mentioned being moved by comments saying the show brought comfort, promising, “I will continue doing my best to be an actor who brings that kind of comfort. I love and thank my fans. And—happy birthday to my agency CEO!”

Kim Hye Yoon, also holding her award, echoed the sentiment of gratitude.

“This award feels very heavy—perhaps because it carries the weight of the love I’ve received from fans. I sincerely thank you all.”

– Kim Hye Yoon

She added warmly, “You’ve always quietly stood by me and supported me with the same heart. I hope we’ll continue this journey together for a long time. I will work hard to become an actress who gives back love with the same weight this award represents.”