The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards nominee list is finally out, but one name missing from the Best Actress category has fans especially frustrated: Park Shin-hye. Known for her two-decade-long career in K-dramas, Park’s recent performance in The Judge From Hell was hailed by many as her most powerful and transformative role to date. Fans have now taken to X to call out Baeksang for what they have dubbed the biggest snub of all time.

Park Shin Hye shines in The Judge from Hell

After taking a break from the spotlight for pregnancy and motherhood, Park Shin Hye made a long-awaited return to the screen with the 2024 SBS drama The Judge from Hell, and she came back swinging, literally.

Park Shin Hye as Kang Bit Na in The Judge From Hell| Credit: X

In the dark fantasy thriller, Park played the role of Kang Bit Na, a sharp, intense judge with a strong sense of purpose. But she’s hiding a dark truth—she’s a demon. Her mission is to punish people who lead others to their deaths and feel no guilt. She targets those who show no remorse and refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

Park’s role demanded intense emotional depth and physically demanding action scenes, all of which she performed herself. From her dialogue delivery to carrying the devil persona while playing the psychologically complex character, she captured viewers worldwide like never before, making Bit Na one of the most powerful female characters of all time.

Fans react to Park Shin Hye’s snub

Fans have expressed their disappointment over Park Shin Hye’s snub from the 61st Baeksang Art Awards nominations across social media, particularly on X. Many lashed out at Baeksang for consistently overlooking Park despite her unparalleled contribution to K-dramas.

One user wrote, “The industry failing to acknowledge Park Shin Hye’s exceptional performance as KANG BIT NA once again.”

The industry failing to acknowledge Park Shin Hye’s exceptional performance as KANG BIT NA once again.
pic.twitter.com/AMyCo7MNdD

— 𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘻𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 (@Shinhye_times) April 7, 2025

“If EXCELLENCE was a crime, Park Shin Hye would be sentenced to a lifetime achievement award!!” another fan mentioned while calling out the award show.

If EXCELLENCE was a crime,
Park Shin hye would be sentenced to a lifetime achievement award!! 🖖👍

(Baeksang is 🤮💩🤬) pic.twitter.com/6kXvJibhAt

— Luna 💙 (@ladyKristen88) April 7, 2025

A third disappointed fan wrote, “Kang Bitna is one of the most memorable and iconic characters I’ve ever seen. Park Shin Hye deserves the nomination. I’m a little disappointed.”

Kang bitna is one of the most memorable and iconic characters I’ve ever seen. Park shin hye deserves the nomination. I’m a little disappointed pic.twitter.com/AyPe9Fzcfl

— daph 🍉🐥🌸 (@springchoyeon) April 7, 2025

“Park Shin Hye deserved a nomination for best actress! She showed an outstanding performance and the best character ever done, as it was completely portrayed in all her veteran acting range. And also, #TheJudgeFromHell deserved a nomination for best drama and best screenplay,” another enraged user wrote.

#ParkShinHye deserved a nomination for best actress! She showed an outstanding performance and best character ever done as it completely portrayed in all her veteran acting range

And also #TheJudgeFromHell deserved a nomination for best drama and best screenplay pic.twitter.com/6t6LTisjdk

— S E R E N D I P I T Y (@tropicasummer) April 7, 2025

“The absence of “The Judge from Hell” and Park Shin Hye from the 61st Baeksang nominations is unexpected. Despite the series’ impressive performance, they didn’t give a single nomination! We’re robbed!” added another fan.

The absence of “The Judge from Hell” and Park Shin Hye from 61st Baeksang nominations is unexpected. Despite the series’ impressive performance, they didn’t give a single nomination! We’re robbed!
#TheJudgeFromHell #ParkShinHye #Kimjaeyeong pic.twitter.com/DKaZ0eyLJM

— Rybo JaeYi |🏆🏆 (@Rybo0805) April 7, 2025

61st Baeksang Art Awards: Who has been nominated in the Best Actress category?

​The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards have unveiled their nominations for the Best Actress category in television. The nominees are:​

Go Min Si for The Frog

Kim Tae Ri for Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

Kim Hye Yoon for Lovely Runner

IU (Lee Ji Eun) for When Life Gives You Tangerines

Jang Na Ra for Good Partner

The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 5, 2025, at COEX D Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.

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