Jeon So Young and Baek Sun Ho Reunite at Blue Dragon Series Awards

Jeon So Young and Baek Sun Ho made a closely watched reunion at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, held in Seoul on July 31. The actors, who appeared together in the Netflix drama If Wishes Could Kill, were among the performers and creators gathered to recognize streaming television from the past year.

The appearance came as Jeon received the Best New Actress award for playing Se Ah in the series. It was a significant milestone for the actor, whose work in the drama placed her among the emerging names recognized at this year’s ceremony.

A reunion during a major awards night

Jeon and Baek were seated together during the event, rejoining in a public setting after working alongside one another on screen. Their shared appearance also connected two productions: Baek was present as a colleague from If Wishes Could Kill, while Jeon had other cast connections at the ceremony through The Legend of Kitchen Soldier.

The Blue Dragon Series Awards focuses on Korean original programming released through streaming services, putting television drama, variety work and digital-first productions on the same stage. For younger actors in particular, the event can turn a breakout performance into a broader industry moment.

That context gave Jeon’s win an additional industry dimension. Awards for a first major television role can open doors to new projects, while recognition at a streaming-focused ceremony signals how quickly online releases have become central to the Korean drama landscape. It also places performers from newer series alongside more established names and productions.

When Jeon’s name was announced, she appeared emotional and looked toward the people around her before taking the stage. Baek applauded from the audience as she accepted the award, adding a visible note of support to a moment centered on her individual achievement.

An onstage nod to a familiar role

During her speech, Jeon gave Baek a special acknowledgment that referenced his character, Geonwoo. She also used a hand sign associated with Geonwoo and Se Ah, the characters the pair played in If Wishes Could Kill. The gesture turned a brief acceptance-speech exchange into a callback for viewers who followed their storyline.

Such character-specific moments often carry extra meaning at awards shows because they bring the creative relationship behind a drama into a setting outside the series itself. In this case, the reference underlined the continuity between Jeon’s award-winning performance and the ensemble work that helped define the show.

The two actors’ easy interaction has prompted renewed public interest in their professional partnership. However, no relationship has been confirmed by either actor. Jeon has previously addressed speculation directly and said that they are not dating, making it important to distinguish between audience enthusiasm and the actors’ own position.

What the moment represents

For Jeon, the evening was first and foremost about recognition for a performance that earned her Best New Actress. The win gives added visibility to her work at a time when streaming dramas are increasingly serving as a launchpad for new Korean acting talent.

For Baek, being part of the moment highlighted the lasting connection that can develop between co-stars after a drama ends. Their exchange did not change the facts around their personal lives, but it did offer viewers a concise, memorable reminder of the characters and collaboration that drew attention to If Wishes Could Kill.

As Korean streaming productions continue to expand their reach, awards ceremonies are becoming an important meeting point for casts, creators and audiences. Jeon’s award and the pair’s reunion captured both sides of that evolution: a personal career milestone on one hand, and the continuing life of a drama through the people who made it on the other.