Park Ji-hoon’s appearance at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards became part of the conversation around the so-called “Seaweed Dress,” but the confirmed record from the event is centered on his red-carpet attendance and awards. The actor attended the ceremony held on May 8, 2026, at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where he posed during the red-carpet photo session before going on to win in two categories. 1
The available source material confirms Park’s presence at the red carpet and his wins for the film “The Man Who Lives with the King,” but it does not provide a detailed official description of the outfit behind the “Seaweed Dress” label. For that reason, the clearest source-backed account is that the red-carpet look drew attention alongside a major awards outcome: Park received the film division’s Best New Actor award and also won the male Naver Popularity Award. 2 3
Park Ji-hoon’s Seaweed Dress Red-Carpet Moment

The Baeksang red carpet took place on May 8, 2026, at the outdoor plaza of COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. iMBC Entertainment reported that cast members from “The Man Who Lives with the King,” including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae and Jeon Mi-do, appeared at the site and took part in photo time. 4
Aju Business Daily also reported Park’s attendance at the “62nd Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci” ceremony and identified the scene as a red-carpet appearance in which he posed for cameras. 1 Those reports establish the verified setting for the public image that later became associated with the “Seaweed Dress” keyword.
The source records do not include confirmed details such as the designer, construction, fabric, color naming, styling concept or an official explanation of the nickname. They also do not include a quote from Park about the outfit. In a news account limited to available facts, the “Seaweed Dress” focus therefore rests on the confirmed public appearance rather than unsupported fashion interpretation.
Awards Followed the Red Carpet Appearance
Park’s red-carpet appearance was followed by one of the main results of the night for his career. Sports Chosun reported that he won Best New Actor in the film division at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards for his performance in “The Man Who Lives with the King.” 2
During his acceptance speech, Park thanked director Jang Hang-jun, saying in translation that he was deeply grateful to the director for trusting him until the end. He also expressed gratitude to senior actor Yoo Hae-jin, saying it had been an honor to share energy with him. 2
The award result had been foreshadowed by the film’s nomination strength. SBS Entertainment News reported on April 13, 2026, citing the Baeksang Arts Awards office, that “The Man Who Lives with the King” had received the most nominations in the film division. Its nominations included Best Film, Best Director, Yoo Hae-jin for Best Actor, Park Ji-hoon for Best New Actor and the Gucci Impact Award. 5
That background placed Park’s nomination within a broader showing for the film rather than as an isolated acting nod. By the end of the ceremony, his Best New Actor win became one of the confirmed outcomes connected to the title’s strong Baeksang presence.
Popularity Award Added a Second Win
Park also received the male Naver Popularity Award, giving him two awards at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards. TenAsia reported that Park won the popularity category after receiving 1.09 million votes, while Lim Yoon-a won the women’s category. 3
Sports Kyunghyang later listed Park as the male Naver Popularity Award winner with 1,095,330 votes and also confirmed his Best New Actor win for “The Man Who Lives with the King.” 6 The two reports align on the central result: Park left the ceremony with both an acting award and a popularity award.
In his remarks for the popularity award, Park said in translation that he understood the award had been received through fans’ votes and was truly grateful. 3 That comment linked the second award directly to voter participation, distinguishing it from the jury-based acting category.
Together, the two wins shaped the verified news value of the evening. The red-carpet attention around the Seaweed Dress keyword placed Park in the public style conversation, while the awards results confirmed the professional recognition attached to his Baeksang appearance.

The available record supports a focused conclusion: Park Ji-hoon attended the May 8, 2026, Baeksang red carpet at COEX, drew attention around the look now being searched as the “Seaweed Dress,” and ended the night as a two-award winner for Best New Actor and the male Naver Popularity Award. Without confirmed outfit details in the provided sources, the verifiable story remains the intersection of a visible red-carpet moment and a significant awards result.
References
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