Netizens express their discontent with the SBS Drama Awards for neglecting to commemorate the late actor Byun Hee Bong who passed away in September

Netizens express their discontent with the SBS Drama Awards for neglecting to commemorate the late actor Byun Hee Bong who passed away this past September. The veteran actor, renowned for his contributions to the industry, starred in over 10 SBS dramas, yet the awards ceremony seemingly overlooked his legacy. 

On December 29th, the 2023 SBS Drama Awards took place. While most of the celebrity attendees on this day dressed in black to indicate their state of mourning for the late actor Lee Sun Gyun and several alluded to the late actor in their acceptance speeches, netizens pointed out how the award show made no effort to commemorate the late actor Byun Hee Bong despite his impactful performances in over 10 SBS dramas.

The absence of any tribute or recognition for Byun Hee Bong during the SBS Drama Awards has left a void, with netizens emphasizing the impact of overlooking a legacy that contributed significantly to the network's drama landscape. Some of the comments are "How can an award show neglect such a veteran actor?" "So I guess even the sadness depends on popularity."

"Selective commemoration."

Meanwhile, the late Byun Hee Bong passed away in September after battling recurrent pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. He starred in many films and dramas including 'The Host,' 'Okja,' 'Pinocchio,' 'My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho,' 'My Lawyer Mr.Joe 2: Crime and Punishment' and more.