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Kathryn Bernardo Nominated For Outstanding Asian Stars Of SDA 2023
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Seoul, South Korea - The Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee and TNK Factory have announced an exciting opportunity for global fans to choose the hottest Asian stars from six different countries.
From June 15 to July 14, 2023, fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite actors and actresses in Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines, as well as their preferred Outstanding Drama Original Soundtrack (O.S.T). The voting will take place through the popular app "Idolchamp," a voting platform service with over 8 million fandom users worldwide, jointly developed by TNK Factory and MBC Plus.
With a star-studded entry list for the SDA 2023 Outstanding Asian Stars category, fierce competition is expected. In Korea, the nominees include the acclaimed actors and actresses who have led the K-drama craze throughout the year, such as Song Joong-ki, Lee Je-hoon, Yoon-ah, Park Eun-bin, and Song Hye-kyo. From China, Lai Ter-Chien, a former member of the group Wanna One, Wanghedi, the main character of "Meteor Garden," and Shuxin Yu, the heroine of "Love Between Fairy and Devil," will be competing. Thailand's nominee is Nichkhun from 2PM, while Japan's list features Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Kento Yamazaki, who are also well-known to Korean fans. Taiwan's representative is Vivian Sung, the heroine of "Our Times," and from the Philippines, the popular actress Kathryn Bernardo is nominated.
The Outstanding Drama O.S.T category will see fierce competition as well, with notable nominees including Kim Ho-joong, who released his first OST with "Three Bold Siblings," and Baekhyun from the renowned group EXO, who sang the OST of "Dr. Romantic S3."
In response to the global rise in popularity of K-dramas and K-Pop, the organizers have introduced a new category this year, the "Idolchamp Artist Award." This award acknowledges idol actors and actresses who have contributed to the spread of Hallyu and ventured into the world of acting. Nominations include popular idols from groups such as ENHYPEN, PENTAGON, and Girls' Generation. Fans will be able to check the full list of candidates for all categories through the voting app "Idolchamp" starting from June 15.
The Seoul International Drama Awards, celebrating its 18th anniversary this year, is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Seoul Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, and CBS. The grand awards ceremony will be broadcast live on KBS 2TV on September 21 (Thursday). Winners selected through the fan vote will be invited to the ceremony, allowing them to share their joy of winning with the general public.
Fans worldwide eagerly await the opportunity to support their favorite stars and showcase the immense popularity of Asian dramas and their talented actors and actresses.
From June 15 to July 14, 2023, fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite actors and actresses in Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines, as well as their preferred Outstanding Drama Original Soundtrack (O.S.T). The voting will take place through the popular app "Idolchamp," a voting platform service with over 8 million fandom users worldwide, jointly developed by TNK Factory and MBC Plus.
With a star-studded entry list for the SDA 2023 Outstanding Asian Stars category, fierce competition is expected. In Korea, the nominees include the acclaimed actors and actresses who have led the K-drama craze throughout the year, such as Song Joong-ki, Lee Je-hoon, Yoon-ah, Park Eun-bin, and Song Hye-kyo. From China, Lai Ter-Chien, a former member of the group Wanna One, Wanghedi, the main character of "Meteor Garden," and Shuxin Yu, the heroine of "Love Between Fairy and Devil," will be competing. Thailand's nominee is Nichkhun from 2PM, while Japan's list features Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Kento Yamazaki, who are also well-known to Korean fans. Taiwan's representative is Vivian Sung, the heroine of "Our Times," and from the Philippines, the popular actress Kathryn Bernardo is nominated.
The Outstanding Drama O.S.T category will see fierce competition as well, with notable nominees including Kim Ho-joong, who released his first OST with "Three Bold Siblings," and Baekhyun from the renowned group EXO, who sang the OST of "Dr. Romantic S3."
In response to the global rise in popularity of K-dramas and K-Pop, the organizers have introduced a new category this year, the "Idolchamp Artist Award." This award acknowledges idol actors and actresses who have contributed to the spread of Hallyu and ventured into the world of acting. Nominations include popular idols from groups such as ENHYPEN, PENTAGON, and Girls' Generation. Fans will be able to check the full list of candidates for all categories through the voting app "Idolchamp" starting from June 15.
The Seoul International Drama Awards, celebrating its 18th anniversary this year, is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Seoul Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, and CBS. The grand awards ceremony will be broadcast live on KBS 2TV on September 21 (Thursday). Winners selected through the fan vote will be invited to the ceremony, allowing them to share their joy of winning with the general public.
Fans worldwide eagerly await the opportunity to support their favorite stars and showcase the immense popularity of Asian dramas and their talented actors and actresses.
May 23, 2023
