2022 Seoul International Drama Awards winners: Kim Seon-ho, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, KANGDANIEL and more earn big

On September 22, 2022, Kim Seon-ho, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Lim Young-woong, and KANGDANIEL brought home prestigious trophies from the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards. The event was held at the KBS Hall in Seoul.

The awards ceremony was held offline for the first time in three years. The Seoul International Drama Awards celebrates series and individuals who have garnered incredible recognition worldwide. The event was established in 2006. As per the reports, this year’s participants included 225 dramas across 29 countries.

Check out the complete list of winners for the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards

The Seoul International Drama Awards were split into three categories: International Competition, International Invitation, and Korean (Hallyu) Drama. Some of the most talented works and individuals from countries such as the UK, France, Germany, and more won awards for their incredible dramas.

The 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards were hosted by Apink’s Eunji and veteran actor Joo Sang-wook. To make things more interesting, K-pop idol groups such as THE BOYZ, STAYC, acapella band Maytree, and vocal group LA POEM performed at the event.

Actors Kim Seon-ho, Jisoo, and trot singer Lim Young-woong could not attend the event in person, but they sent in video messages for their speeches. Check out their acceptance speeches below:

Meanwhile, the Korean entertainment industry was undoubtedly proud and enthusiastic of its winners at the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards. All Of Us Are Dead and The Red Sleeve, both contrasting in concept and story, were some of 2022’s biggest hits. South Korea’s influential trot singer Lim Young-woong bagging an award for lending voice to a drama was also praised by many fans.

On the other hand, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo winning Outstanding Korean Actress for her debut drama was nothing short of a celebration for BLINKs.

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