Director Park Chan-wook and actor Song Kang-ho win awards at the Seoul Drama Awards 2024, celebrating their contributions to drama.

Director Park Chan-wook received the Golden Bird Award at the 'Seoul Drama Awards 2024.' Song Kang-ho also won an award for his drama. Yesterday (25th) at 5 PM, the 'Seoul Drama Awards 2024' was broadcast live from KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. The event was hosted by talent Bae Sung-jae and actress Seol In-na. On this day, the Golden Bird Award in the international invitation category was awarded to Park Chan-wook, who served as the executive producer of HBO's 'The Sympathizer.' The lead actor, Hoa Suande, also attended the award ceremony to congratulate Park Chan-wook. Park Chan-wook stated, 'I have mostly made films since building my career. However, the child within me has always dreamed of television dramas,' referring to the advantages of dramas that can express unique characters with their own stories. He added, 'The era where filmmakers only made films and broadcasters only made broadcasts has passed, and I am truly happy. As someone who has made two drama series, I believe I am qualified to be called a broadcaster. I want to proudly accept this honorable award.' Furthermore, he said, 'If we consider our lives as one drama, no one tells us the ending. Just as we watch this drama without knowing the end and find it interesting, I hope we can savor and enjoy each scene as we live.' He expressed gratitude to the broadcasting station, production team, actors, and staff who created the 'Sympathizer' series, stating, 'You were the best characters in the drama of my life.' Song Kang-ho also expressed joy at receiving his first award for a drama. He won the individual award for male actor in the international competition category for 'Uncle Samshik,' stating, 'After continuing in films for a long time, I carefully took on a drama, and receiving such a significant award fills me with honor. Standing before respected artists from around the world, I feel a heavy sense of responsibility.' He added, 'I believe we are in an era where drama and film content transcend borders and languages, allowing us to enjoy, interact, and feel together. I would be happy if 'Uncle Samshik' is remembered as a drama that showcased the diversity of Korean content and the potential to move forward, whether ahead or sideways.' He dedicated glory to the director and staff who worked hard to create a wonderful drama in the heat, as well as to the actors who supported him, especially the gem-like actors such as Byung Yo-han and Lee Kyuhyun. He also wanted to dedicate glory to the viewers who silently concentrated on watching and supported them from beginning to end in this speedy and glamorous era. 'Moving' won the K-drama category's work award, and director Park In-jae received the individual award for directing in the international competition category, achieving a double crown. Director Park In-jae expressed gratitude to Disney+ and NEW for deciding to produce the long work of 20 episodes of 'Moving,' stating, 'I want to take this award as a sign to move forward and create good works that comfort viewers and audiences even more.' 'Mask Girl' saw actors Yeom Hae-ran and Ahn Jae-hong, who played parent roles in the drama, win the K-drama category's individual award for male and female actors. Ahn Jae-hong expressed gratitude to the many wonderful people involved in the project, stating, 'I want to convey that it was a warm and honorable time working with all the creators. I especially want to thank the actress who played Mom, Lee Han-byul, saying that we received this award because we worked together. I am truly grateful. I want to become an actor who continues to accumulate time with everyone through wonderful works and interesting performances.' Yeom Hae-ran also expressed her gratitude, saying, 'I had the best staff and co-stars, including my most beautiful enemy, Ko Hyun-jung, Nana (AFTERSCHOOL), Lee Han-byul, and Ahn Jae-hong. I want to convey my feelings of gratitude to them. To the viewers around the world who watched, and those who unfortunately could not, I hope you will take this opportunity to watch.' 'Queen of Tears' also won the K-drama category's work award and the OST award for the song 'The Reasons of My Smiles' sung by the unit Buseoksoon from SEVENTEEN. The American 'Three-Body Problem' and the Czech 'The Saints' also won double crowns. Brazil's 'Justice: Their Choice' received the grand prize in the international competition category. TBS drama 'Eye Love You' also won an award, drawing attention. Byung Woo-seok and Kim Hae-yoon, who became stars through 'Run, Song-jae,' also won the Asia Star Award in the international invitation category, selected by fan votes, proving their popularity. Kim Hae-yoon expressed her gratitude, saying, 'I have truly been loved through the drama 'Run, Song-jae,' and I am honored and grateful. I want to thank the screenwriter, director, and many actors and staff who created Im Sol from 'Run, Song-jae.' I sincerely thank the many people who voted and the fans. I will show more diverse performances in the future.' Byung Woo-seok, who could not attend the award ceremony due to scheduling, conveyed his thoughts through a video, stating, 'Since this is a meaningful award given by the fans, I believe it is an award I receive together with the fans. I think we created many memories with the fans through the work 'Run, Song-jae' this year. I am grateful for the warm love and support you always send. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to participate in the 'Seoul Drama Awards' like this, and I want to meet you in a better form in the future.' Fumi Nikaido and Choi Jung-hyup starred in 'Eye Love You,' achieving a remarkable feat in Korea by receiving a special award at the Seoul Drama Awards. [PHOTO] Song Kang-ho and director Park Chan-wook appeared on the purple carpet at the 'Seoul Drama Awards 2024.' [List of winners (works) at the 'Seoul Drama Awards 2024'] ◆ Golden Bird Award in the International Invitation Category: 'The Sympathizer' Park Chan-wook ◆ Grand Prize in the International Competition Category: 'Justice: Their Choice' (Brazil) ◆ Work Award in the K-drama Category: 'Moving,' 'Queen of Tears' ◆ OST Award in the K-drama Category: 'Queen of Tears' OST Buseoksoon 'The Reasons of My Smiles' ◆ Individual Award in the K-drama Category (Male and Female Actor Awards): 'Mask Girl' Ahn Jae-hong, 'Mask Girl' Yeom Hae-ran ◆ Individual Award in the International Competition Category (Male and Female Actor Awards): 'Uncle Samshik' Song Kang-ho, 'The Saint' (Czech) Izhina Bohdalova ◆ Special Award in the International Invitation Category: 'Eye Love You' (Japan) ◆ Work Award in the International Competition Category (Feature): 'Another Love' (Turkey), 'Goryeo-Khitan War' ◆ Work Award in the International Competition Category (Miniseries): 'Cigarette Girl' (Indonesia), 'Three-Body Problem' (USA) ◆ Asia Star Award in the International Invitation Category: Byung Woo-seok, Kim Hae-yoon, City Saleha (Malaysia), Kim Chu (Philippines), Desmond Tan (Singapore), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Thailand), Ochi Rosdiana (Indonesia) ◆ Individual Award in the International Competition Category (Directing Award): 'Moving' Park In-jae ◆ Individual Award in the International Competition Category (Screenwriting Award): 'Three-Body Problem' (USA) David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Alexander Woo ◆ Work Award in the International Competition Category (One-Act Play): 'Please Don't Press the Peach' (Korea), 'The Saint' (Czech)