“They robbed her”— Fans disappointed over Kim Ji-won’s alleged snubs at recent events despite her performance in Queen of Tears

Actress Kim Ji-won received a nomination at the Asia Artist Awards 2024 for her performance in Queen of Tears, but she did not win any awards. In contrast, her co-star Kim Soo-hyun took home the Daesang (Grand Prize) for his role in the same series.

While congratulating Kim Soo-hyun on his achievement, many fans felt that the actress' contributions had been overlooked, expressing their disappointment. Supporters argued that Kim Ji-won’s portrayal in Queen of Tears was equally deserving of recognition. Social media has been buzzing with comments highlighting how her performance added depth to the series.

Fans are voicing their frustration, noting that this isn’t the first time she has been overlooked. They pointed out a pattern of her not being adequately recognized for her talent across award shows. One fan on X tweeted:

"it’s so disappointing how Jiwon’s character, Hong Haein, hasn’t received any proper recognition despite it being such an amazingly potrayed character. they robbed her."

The online fan community continued to advocate for justice for Kim Ji-won, praising her acting skills and demanding more acknowledgment for her body of work.

“I DONT CARE ABOUT AWARDS BUT FACT IS KIM JI WON IS BEST ACTRESS OF 2024 I SAID WHAT I SAID,” a fan exclaimed.

“This is very wrong that Kim Ji Won did not receive an award. I absolutely did not like it because, just as Kim Soo Hyun acted brilliantly, Kim Ji Won also acted equally well. It is very unfair that she did not receive even a single award. This is very disappointing,” another fan wrote.

“My love kim ji won is soooo robbed,” an X user said.

“Kim Jiwon’s talents are beyond all these award shows.Her and the QoT team proofed their talents. Kim Jiwon is a star. She did set new standards and is well known for her talent. An award is just a cherry on top the ice cream, but not necessary.We love you Kim Ji won.” another fan claimed.

Some netizens raised concerns about the credibility of the awards.

“Kim ji-won is not winning enough awards for playing Hong hae in, for my liking, I hate it,” a fan expressed.

“These awards are gradually becoming more manipulated,” another person remarked.

“To be honest #KimJiWon herself don't give so much importance to recognition and awards influenced by the biased public opinion and jury. She is bigger than any award or recognition. She is the Queen of Hearts and that's why people watch her and admire her acting skills.” another fan wrote.

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Fans voice disappointment at Asia Artist Awards 2024 as Kim Ji-won misses out on a prize again

On December 27, 2024, Kim Soo-hyun was honored with the prestigious Actor of the Year Daesang at the Asia Artist Awards 2024 for his role in Queen of Tears. While his win was celebrated, the moment that stole fans' hearts was his heartfelt acceptance speech. He dedicated his award to his co-star Kim Ji-won, calling her the “best co-star” and praising her for doing justice to her character.

However, Kim Ji-won was notably absent from the ceremony, raising questions about why she did not receive recognition for her contribution to Queen of Tears. Fans pointed out that the success of the drama was a shared effort, with both leads bringing their characters to life.

As the Asia Artist Awards marked the final major award ceremony of 2024, fans expressed their disappointment over her lack of acknowledgment. Many pointed out she had not received any awards for her performance in the drama throughout the year.

A particularly glaring omission occurred earlier at the Baeksang Arts Awards in April. While Kim Soo-hyun was nominated for his role in Queen of Tears, Kim Ji-won was not even included among the nominees. Fans have labeled these repeated snubs as “robbing” Kim Ji-won of the achievements she clearly deserves.