Director Park Chan-wook wins Golden Bird Prize at Seoul International Drama Awards 2024. Grand Prize in International Competition, which is the fiercest competition in history, goes to Brazil's <Justice: Misconduct>(GLOBO).

Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee(SDAOC, led by the Chairman Bang Moon-shin) announces the winners of International Invitation, International Competition, K-Drama Competition, Special Prize, and Outstanding Asia Stars. There are 346 entries from 48 countries(or regions) submitted and it marks the highest participation in SDA history.

First, for Golden Bird Prize, an honor given to works and individuals that have made a significant mark on the drama industry goes to director Park Chan-wook. He served as the co-showrunner and executive producer for <The Sympathizer>(HBO), draws global attention with his signature Mise-en-Scène and provoking messages. The series follows the journey of a mixed-race Vietnamese man who seeks asylum in the U.S. in the 1970s and explores the conflicts he faces between two civilizations and two ideologies.

For Grand Prize, it goes to Brazil's <Justice: Misconduct>(GLOBO). The drama delves into the flaws of the judicial system through the stories of three suspects who committed crimes for different reasons and one inmate wrongfully imprisoned. The judges praised the series as a ‘Highly impactful work, offering an original and unique direction that deconstructs the chronological order of events.’

The winners from International Competition are all announced. △<3 Body Problem>(Netflix) wins both Best Miniseries and Best Screenwriter Award. △<The Saint>(Czech Television), which reveals the hidden secrets of a historical hero with a twist, wins Best TV Movie Award. Additionally, Jiřina Bohdalová, who masterfully portrays the psychological conflicts of the protagonist at the age of 93, receives the Best Actress Award. Amidst the growing influence of K-Dramas, several Korean dramas and individuals also stand out with high scores from global judges. △<Bruised Like a Peach>(CJ ENM O’PEN) and △Korea-Khitan War(KBS) win each Best TV Movie and Best Series Award. △Director Park In-je wins Best Director Award for <Moving>(Disney+) among 302 international directors. △Actor Song Kang-ho receives Best Actor Award for <Uncle Samsik>(Disney+) among 423 distinguished international actors/actresses.

The honor for Outstanding Korean Drama Award go to △<Moving>(Disney+) and <Queen of Tears>(Studio Dragon). Additionally, △Actress Yeom Hye-ran and Actor Ahn Jae-hong are recognized with the Best Actress and Best Actor Award for their roles in <Mask Girl>(Netflix). BSS receives Outstanding Korean Drama O.S.T Award for <Queen of Tears>.

In addition, in Outstanding Asia Stars Award, determines entirely by fan votes, go to Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon from <Lovely Runner>, as well as Siti Saleha from Malaysia, Desmond Tan from Singapore, Ochi Rosdiana from Indonesia, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn from Thailand, and Kim Chiu from the Philippines. The Japanese drama <Eye Love You>(TBS), which made a big fandom of ‘Chae Jong-hyeop’, even called ‘Hyop-sama’, also receives Special Prize.

Seoul International Drama Awards 2024, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Seoul Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS and CBS, will take place on September 25th (Wed) at KBS Hall. It will be broadcast live on SBS TV and through SDA official Youtube channel as well. Also, ‘Purple Carpet’ event will be held before the ceremony, featuring the award winners, award presenters, and other celebrities.