“Is it okay to rig things this obviously???”
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Amid the release of nominees for the “2026 Baeksang Awards”, attention has been drawn to the fact that neither comedian Yoo Jae Suk nor any of his programs—despite his active presence across both YouTube and TV—were nominated.
Comedian Yoo Jae Suk | Vogue Korea
On April 13, 2026 (KST), the Baeksang committee announced the nominees for its 62nd ceremony through its official account. The eligibility period covered films, broadcasts (K-Dramas and entertainment shows), and theater productions released between April of last year and March 31 of this year. Notably, a musical category was newly introduced this year.
Despite maintaining a dominant presence across both television and YouTube—through programs like You Quiz on the Block, Hangout with Yoo, and web variety content such as Pinggyego—Yoo Jae Suk failed to secure a nomination in either the Best Variety Program or Best Male Variety Performer categories this year.
Best variety show nominees | @baeksang.official/Instagram Best male variety performer nominees | @baeksang.official/Instagram
For many, the omission came as a surprise. His projects continue to pull in massive viewership, with recent releases surpassing 10 million views, while he remains consistently ranked among the most buzzworthy non-drama personalities in Korea. Following the announcement, online communities quickly filled with reactions questioning the decision.
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- Seriously, why was Yoo Jae Suk left out…?
- In the TV category, Yoo Jae Suk is totally Daesang-level. What the heck?
- Who are they trying to push instead?
- What is this??? Is it okay to rig things this obviously???
- Honestly, I don’t even watch Baeksang… I just watch Pinggyego awards instead.
- Huh…? There are really that many variety entertainers more active than Yoo Jae Suk this year…?
- Pinggyego alone deserves to win against every one of those nominees.
- Did Baeksang drop him because of how popular the Pinggyego awards got?
- Anyone can see he’s Daesang material.
- This feels intentional. If Yoo Jae Suk didn’t do well this year, then who did?
- If they’re so desperate to avoid giving him the Daesang and force a generational shift, fine. But isn’t Pinggyego’s awards show more fun anyway?
Notably, Yoo Jae Suk has remained a staple at the Baeksang Awards for years, earning multiple nominations and last winning Best Male Variety Performer in 2020. Given his enduring influence and continued popularity, his absence this year has only amplified discussion.
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Here Are All The Winners From The 61st Baeksang Awards
Source: xportsnews and theqoo