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SBS Awards Lim Ji-yeon bypassing controversy; following Heo Nam-jun's sole win, everyone asks, "Then what about Lim Ji-yeon?"
With Heo Nam-jun of 'Brave New World' confirmed to be the sole winner at the SBS first-half awards, the controversy surrounding the alleged bypassing of Lim Ji-yeon is spreading rapidly. We’ve compiled a summary of exactly what happened 🔥
Online communities are in total chaos these days 😭
It is the controversy surrounding the "bypassing" of Lim Ji-yeon that erupted at the SBS first-half awards ceremony; if you are a fan of the drama 'Brave New World,' it is impossible not to hear about this.
I thought "No way~" at first too, but the more I looked into it, the more skeptical I became, so I'm going to dig deep into it today! ✨
1. What exactly happened? A summary of the SBS Awards ceremony
On July 2nd, at the SBS building in Mok-dong, Seoul 2026 SBS First Half Awards Ceremony It opened.
This event was held to present special awards to the cast and crew who contributed to the competitiveness of content in the first half of the year, and the winner in the drama category was Heo Nam-jun of 'Brave New World' class Writer Kang Hyun-ju Ga put her name on the list.
The problem starts here. The truth is, this Lim Ji-yeon, known as the lead actress of dramas, was not on the list of winners.
While Namjun Huh's award itself is something to celebrate, just looking at it, it is obvious "Huh? Where's Im Ji-yeon?" There was a flood of reactions that I wanted.
2. Why is everyone calling this the Lim Ji-yeon bypassing controversy?
In fact, I heard that 'Brave New World' was a project that put Lim Ji-yeon at the forefront from the planning stage.
In the play Shin Seori and Kang Dansim characters cast Im Ji-yeon He took charge and led the play, and the He was evaluated as the protagonist who drove the buzz in the early stages of the broadcast with his acting skills, seamlessly switching between comedic and dramatic roles. There were also many.
In short, it is a drama designed as a solo lead for Lim Ji-yeon, but at the major awards ceremony, Heo Nam-jun, who is classified as having a second role, received the award alone.
The crux of the controversy over bypassing Lim Ji-yeon is that it doesn't align with the intent of having "one actor to represent the work."
3. It's even stranger looking at the list of past SBS Special Award winners?!
The reason this controversy has grown even larger is precisely because of the list of past winners. SBS has been giving a special award to the lead/central actor who represents the work.
I've summarized it at a glance in the table below 👇
| year | winner | Representative works |
| First half of 2019 | Kim Nam-gil | The Fiery Priest |
| Second half of 2019 | Lee Seung-gi | Vagabond |
| First half of 2021 | Lee Je-hoon | Model Taxi |
| First half of 2022 | Kim Nam-gil | Those who read the minds of evil |
| First half of 2023 | Han Seok-kyu | Romantic Doctor Kim Sa-bu |
| Second half of 2024 | Park Shin-hye | Judge from Hell |
| Second half of 2025 | Lee Je-hoon | Model Taxi |
| First half of 2026 | Heo Nam-jun | Brave New World |
As you can see, they are all top-tier leads or figures representing the drama, so Heo Nam-jun's solo win feels particularly out of place.
What is the standard? You can understand why the reactions are pouring in, right? 😢
4. The point is that it is not a criticism of Huh Nam-jun personally.
Here's the point you shouldn't misunderstand! The recent controversy regarding the "passing" of Lim Ji-yeon is This is not a criticism directed at Heo Nam-jun personally.
It is true that Heo Nam-jun rose to prominence as a rising star through 'Brave New World,' contributing significantly to the success of the work, and received favorable reviews for his delicate emotional acting and stable romantic chemistry. The general consensus is that it was a performance worthy of a special award.
The problem is SBS's criteria for selecting actors to represent a work are ambiguous. The fact that it was done, and Methods like joint awards It continues to be pointed out that the controversy could have been easily avoided by doing so, but they did not. In the end, the arrow is not pointing at Huh Nam-jun. SBS's selection criteria It is a situation where it is heading toward.
5. How will SBS respond going forward? Summary of public reaction
Right now in online communities "Im Ji-yeon is the lone striker, so why did you pass?" , "If you look at past winners, they've all been 1-roll, so this time is strange." Reactions like this keep coming out.
SBS's official position has not been confirmed yet. Given how big the controversy over Lim Ji-yeon being bypassed has become, there is also interest in whether SBS will respond or provide a follow-up explanation in the future.
It seems that viewers who have a deep affection for the drama 'Brave New World' itself feel even more disappointed by this controversy.
I really empathize with the uneasy feeling of hearing such gossip after enjoying the show.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. What exactly is the Lim Ji-yeon bypassing controversy?
A. This is a controversy regarding the SBS first-half awards ceremony, where Heo Nam-jun received the award as the representative actor for the drama 'Brave New World' alone, instead of the lead actor Lim Ji-yeon, leading to criticism that it violated the criteria for representing the work.
Q. When and where was the announcement of Namjun Huh's sole win?
A. It was announced at the '2026 SBS First Half Awards Ceremony' held at the SBS building in Mok-dong, Seoul on July 2, 2026.
Q. Is this controversy a criticism of Huh Nam-jun as an individual?
A. No. Heo Nam-jun's acting and performance itself are receiving favorable reviews, and the core of the controversy is the question regarding SBS's criteria for selecting the winner.
Q. How has SBS presented special awards over the years?
A. There is a precedent of awarding it to the top or central lead actor representing most of the works, from Kim Nam-gil and Lee Seung-gi in 2019 to Lee Je-hoon in 2025.
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