Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 Winners: Kim Seo-Hyun’s ‘Queen of Tears’ and Han Hyo Joo’s ‘Moving’ Bag Trophies, ‘Lovely Runner’ Stars Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon Snag Asia Star Awards

The Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 served major vibes on September 25, turning KBS Hall into the ultimate hotspot for drama lovers. Hosted by the fab duo Bae Sung Jae and Seol In Ah, the night was a total whirlwind of glitz, glamour, and global talent. With stars flying in from all over and some seriously cool wins, this year’s awards showed the world that Korean dramas aren’t just dominating—they’re thriving. From jaw-dropping performances to powerful storytelling, it was a night where the best in international and Korean TV took center stage, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.

Director Park Chan Wook stole the show, winning the prestigious Golden Bird Prize for his critically acclaimed HBO series The Sympathizer. Known for his cinematic brilliance, Park’s win further solidified his status as a global director. Rising stars Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon from Lovely Runner also took home the Asia Star Awards, proving that they are becoming international icons.

International Competition Category

In the International Competition, the drama Korea-Khitan War bagged the award for Best Series, standing tall among a competitive line-up. O’PENing: Bruised Like a Peach claimed the title of Best TV Movie, reflecting the show’s creative storytelling. The legendary Song Kang Ho wowed audiences once again, earning the Best Actor award for his role in Uncle Samsik. Meanwhile, the Best Director award went to Park In Je for his work on the hit series Moving, an emotional rollercoaster that’s captivated audiences worldwide.

Korean Drama Competition Category

K-dramas continued their reign, with Han Hyo Joo’s Moving and Kim Seo-hyun’s Queen of Tears winning the Outstanding Korean Drama award. These two shows have garnered a global fanbase, making them standout winners of the night. The Netflix hit Mask Girl also made waves, as its stars Ahn Jae Hong and Yeom Hye Ran took home the Best Actor and Best Actress titles for their powerhouse performances.

Adding a musical touch, SEVENTEEN’s BSS grabbed the Outstanding Korean Drama OST award for their track “The reasons for my smiles”which featured in Queen of TearsThe song added emotional depth to the storyline and was a fan-favorite throughout the series.

Outstanding Korean Drama OST

2024 Seoul International Drama Awards

—Outstanding Korean Drama OST: #BSS ‘The Reasons of My Smiles’ from the Korean Drama “Queen of Tears”.

BSS SDA MOST OUTSTANDING OST#부석순_SDA베스트OST상_축하해#BSS_SDABestOST #don’t touch#BOOSEOKSOON @pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/ryIpTbX6d1

— BSS Chart Updates (@bss17updates) September 25, 2024

Kim Chiu Shines With Heartfelt Acceptance Speech at Seoul International Drama Awards 2024!

WATCH: Kim Chiu’s acceptance speech at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2024.

Kim got emotional thanking the people behind all the opportunities she has received throughout her career, especially Dreamscape Entertainment founder Deo Endrinal. pic.twitter.com/xLzfG687ww

— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) September 25, 2024

Congratulations

Congratulations #MOVING and #QueenOfTears for winning the ‘Outstanding K-drama’ award at the 2024 Seoul International Drama Awards #SDA2024 pic.twitter.com/aOhE0l4IYI

— kdrama tweets (@iconickdramas) September 25, 2024

The 2024 Seoul International Drama Awards was a night of dazzling wins, celebrating talent from every corner of the globe. Whether it was homegrown K-dramas or international series, the event highlighted the power of storytelling, creativity, and passion. Congratulations to all the winners who made this year’s ceremony unforgettable!