Yoo Seung-mok. SM C&C

He savored the joy of winning for the first time in 36 years since his debut.

Actor Yoo Seung-mok earned the honor of his first-ever win at the ‘Baeksang Arts Awards’.

At the 62nd ‘Baeksang Arts Awards’ held on the 8th, Yoo Seung-mok won Best Supporting Actor in Television for JTBC ‘The Story of Manager Kim Who Works at a Large Corporation and Owns a Home in Seoul’. With this, having built a filmography across genres on the strength of solid acting and a singular presence, he finally held a trophy for the first time since his debut, marking a meaningful culmination.

Portraying Executive Director Baek Jung-tae in JTBC ‘The Story of Manager Kim Who Works at a Large Corporation and Owns a Home in Seoul’, he heightened the drama's immersion with weighty craft. In particular, by delicately depicting a three-dimensional character that felt true to life, he earned empathy and praise from viewers.

Right after the win, Yoo Seung-mok said, “This is my first time ever being nominated across all awards. I am so grateful for such a precious prize.” He continued, “When portraying Executive Director Baek, I wanted to show not a simple villain, but the friendship built with Manager Kim, the close bond, yet also the human side that must cast him aside in reality.” He added, “Thank you to the production team who created a great work, and to all the staff and actors.”

Having long asserted his presence across a wide range of projects, Yoo Seung-mok, through this ‘Baeksang Arts Awards’ win, has demonstrated the prowess of a trusted, top-tier actor, drawing even greater anticipation and interest for what lies ahead.

Meanwhile, Yoo Seung-mok is currently delivering a passionate performance as ‘Cha Mujin’ in the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Scarecrow’.