By PTI
NEW DELHI: Period drama “The King’s Affection”, starring in style stars Park Eun-bin and Rowoon, has change into the primary Korean-language collection to win an International Emmy Award.
The 20-episode present, titled “Yeonmo” in Korean, earned the honour in the very best telenovela class on the fiftieth version of the annual award gala.
It aired on Korean broadcaster KBS2 and on Netflix in chosen worldwide areas final 12 months.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences additionally made the announcement on its official Twitter web page.
“The International Emmy for Telenovela goes to ‘Yeonmo [The King’s Affection]’ produced by KBS / Arc Media / Monster Union / Netflix! #SouthKorea #iemmyWIN,” the tweet learn.
The International Emmy for Telenovela goes to “Yeonmo [The King’s Affection]” produced by KBS / Arc Media / Monster Union / Netflix! #SouthKorea #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/NGQt9gexiM
— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 22, 2022
Other nominees within the class have been: “Nos Tempos do Imperador” (Brazil), “Two Lives” (Spain) and “You Are My Hero” (China).
In a press release to Korean outlet Soompi, Lee Geon Joon, the pinnacle of KBS Drama Center, stated he’s pleased that “The King’s Affection” gained the first-ever International Emmy as a Korean drama and it is a pleasure to have the potential of Korean dramas as an entire obtain recognition.”
“I feel an immense sense of responsibility during this time when K-content is receiving so much love around the world. We will do our best so that KBS dramas can play a large role in maintaining the potential of Korean (entertainment) content,” Lee stated.
Set in the course of the Joseon dynasty when having twins was thought of a foul omen, “The King’s Affection” adopted the key lifetime of a princess who’s posing to be the Crown Prince after her fraternal twin is killed in childhood.
The critically-acclaimed drama beforehand gained accolades for its author on the Seoul International Drama Awards in addition to reputation award for Park and Rowoon on the Korea Broadcasting Awards.
For his work within the Korean-language thriller collection “Dr Brain”, “Parasite” star Lee Sun-kyun was additionally nominated on the International Emmy Awards in the very best efficiency by an actor.
He was bested by Dougray Scott for Irvine Welsh’s “Crime”.
Korean stars Song Joong-ki, Im Si-wan, and Rain additionally graced the pink carpet of the occasion, which was held on Monday evening in New York City.
According to the organisers, every year main tv producers from all over the world showcase their programming and compete to be recognised on the prestigious International Emmy Awards, with over 1,000 worldwide broadcasting, manufacturing and distribution executives convene to have fun the very best in world tv.
NEW DELHI: Period drama “The King’s Affection”, starring in style stars Park Eun-bin and Rowoon, has change into the primary Korean-language collection to win an International Emmy Award.
The 20-episode present, titled “Yeonmo” in Korean, earned the honour in the very best telenovela class on the fiftieth version of the annual award gala.
It aired on Korean broadcaster KBS2 and on Netflix in chosen worldwide areas final 12 months.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences additionally made the announcement on its official Twitter web page.
“The International Emmy for Telenovela goes to ‘Yeonmo [The King’s Affection]’ produced by KBS / Arc Media / Monster Union / Netflix! #SouthKorea #iemmyWIN,” the tweet learn.
The International Emmy for Telenovela goes to “Yeonmo [The King’s Affection]” produced by KBS / Arc Media / Monster Union / Netflix! #SouthKorea #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/NGQt9gexiM
— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 22, 2022
Other nominees within the class have been: “Nos Tempos do Imperador” (Brazil), “Two Lives” (Spain) and “You Are My Hero” (China).
In a press release to Korean outlet Soompi, Lee Geon Joon, the pinnacle of KBS Drama Center, stated he’s pleased that “The King’s Affection” gained the first-ever International Emmy as a Korean drama and it is a pleasure to have the potential of Korean dramas as an entire obtain recognition.”
“I feel an immense sense of responsibility during this time when K-content is receiving so much love around the world. We will do our best so that KBS dramas can play a large role in maintaining the potential of Korean (entertainment) content,” Lee stated.
Set in the course of the Joseon dynasty when having twins was thought of a foul omen, “The King’s Affection” adopted the key lifetime of a princess who’s posing to be the Crown Prince after her fraternal twin is killed in childhood.
The critically-acclaimed drama beforehand gained accolades for its author on the Seoul International Drama Awards in addition to reputation award for Park and Rowoon on the Korea Broadcasting Awards.
For his work within the Korean-language thriller collection “Dr Brain”, “Parasite” star Lee Sun-kyun was additionally nominated on the International Emmy Awards in the very best efficiency by an actor.
He was bested by Dougray Scott for Irvine Welsh’s “Crime”.
Korean stars Song Joong-ki, Im Si-wan, and Rain additionally graced the pink carpet of the occasion, which was held on Monday evening in New York City.
According to the organisers, every year main tv producers from all over the world showcase their programming and compete to be recognised on the prestigious International Emmy Awards, with over 1,000 worldwide broadcasting, manufacturing and distribution executives convene to have fun the very best in world tv.
