06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From When Life Gives You Tangerines to Pachinko 2: Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 reveals international nominees
The 2025 Seoul International Drama Awards have released the official nominees for the International Competition Category, which recognizes the top achievements in global television drama. The nominations, which were announced on August 6, include 24 productions and 32 personalities from a variety of program and performance categories. This year's contestants were chosen from a very competitive field of 276 entries from 50 nations and regions.
A group of international judges selected the finalists, who embody the varied voices, cultures, and creative visions that shape today's drama landscape, paving the way for an exciting awards season ahead.
Korean nominees in the International Competition:
Best Director
Kim Won Seok – When Life Gives You Tangerines
Lee Jin Ah – To My Lonely Sister
Best Screenwriter
Soo Hugh – Pachinko 2
Lim Sang Choon – When Life Gives You Tangerines
Best Actress
Kim Da Mi – Nine Puzzles
Kim Jung Young – O'PENing: My Trouble-Maker Mom
Kim Min Ha – Pachinko 2
Best Miniseries
Pachinko 2
Hyper Knife
Best TV Movie
To My Lonely Sister
O'PENing: Our Beautiful Summer
O'PENing: The Son
O'PENing: Unbalanced Love
Best Series
For Eagle Brothers
When & Where to Watch
The winners of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 will be revealed in September, prior to the official awards event on October 2 at 5:50 PM KST. The award ceremony will be televised by SBS and live-streamed on the Seoul International Drama Awards' official YouTube page.
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