Korea’s only integrated drama awards, the 2026 APAN STAR AWARDS, will be held on December 23 in Seoul and broadcast on tvN.
November/1/2026 11:26
Korea’s only integrated drama awards ceremony, the “2026 APAN STAR AWARDS,” will be held in December. The “2026 APAN STAR AWARDS” (hereinafter “APAN STAR AWARDS”), hosted by the Korea Entertainment Management Association and supervised by Studio Globic and Guardians Company Co., Ltd., will be held on December 23 at Keda Hall of the Sangmyung Art Center in Seoul. The “APAN STAR AWARDS” is Korea’s integrated drama awards ceremony that covers content from all channels, including terrestrial broadcasting, general programming channels, cable, OTT (video streaming services), and web dramas. Every year, it spotlights works and actors who delivered emotion and enjoyment to viewers, and it has become established as a representative K-drama festival. This year as well, regardless of platform or genre, the stars of dramas loved by viewers over the past year are expected to gather together, drawing anticipation. So far, the Grand Prize trophy has been taken by such leading Korean actors as Son Hyun-joo, Song Hye-kyo, Jo In-sung, Kim Soo-hyun, Song Joong-ki, Lee Byung-hun, Hyun Bin, 2PM’s Junho, Kim Tae-ri, and IU. This year, attention is focused on who will shine as the Grand Prize winner. The “2026 APAN STAR AWARDS” will be broadcast through tvN.
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