“SolSeon Couple” Still Reigns: Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon Win Joint Popularity Awards at Baeksang
More than a year after their unforgettable performance in Lovely Runner, the “SolSeon Couple” — Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon — continue to capture hearts. At the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, held on May 5 at COEX Hall D in Gangnam, Seoul, the pair took home the Prism Popularity Awards for Best Male and Female Star, reaffirming their powerful bond with fans.
Hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum, the star-studded ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across Korean film, television, and theater. But it was the continued rise of _Lovely Runner_’s lead duo that had fans cheering loudest.
Accepting the award, Byeon Woo-seok offered sincere thanks, “Thank you sincerely to all the fans who take time out of their busy daily lives to support me. Without your love and interest, I wouldn’t be standing here today.”
He added, “One piece of feedback that really stayed with me was, ‘Your acting gave me comfort.’ I’ll do my very best to become an actor who brings comfort to others. Thank you so much, my ‘Postbox’ (Byeon Woo-seok’s fandom). I love you. And happy birthday to my CEO!”
Kim Hye-yoon also received her award with heartfelt appreciation, playfully commenting, “This trophy is really heavy — just like the love from my fans. I sincerely thank you all.”
She continued, “You’ve always been quietly by my side, loving and supporting me with unwavering hearts. I hope we can keep seeing each other for a very long time. I’ll work just as hard as the love I’ve received — from this award and from my fan club ‘Hyeppy Ending’ — to become a dedicated actress.”
Their joint recognition speaks not only to their individual star power, but also to the enduring emotional impact of their on-screen chemistry as Sun-jae and Sol in Lovely Runner. As fan culture continues to drive much of Korean entertainment’s success, the “SolSeon Couple” proves that authentic connection and heartfelt performances never go out of style.