Kakao Entertainment wins Grand Prize for second year running at Blue Dragon Series Awards
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kakao Entertainment celebrated a major win at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, with Kim Go-eun receiving the Grand Prize.
- Kim Go-eun won the award for her role in the Netflix series 'Something in the Moonlight'.
- This marks the second consecutive year Kakao Entertainment has secured the Grand Prize at the awards, following last year's win for 'The 8 Show'.
Kakao Entertainment has once again emerged as a dominant force at the Blue Dragon Series Awards, securing the coveted Grand Prize for the second year in a row. Actress Kim Go-eun was honored with the top award at the 5th annual ceremony held on July 31st at the Paradise City in Incheon.
Kim Go-eun received the Grand Prize for her compelling performance in the Netflix original series 'Something in the Moonlight' (also known as 'Eun-jung and Sang-yeon'). This prestigious win follows Kakao Entertainment's success last year when their series 'The 8 Show' took home the Grand Prize, highlighting the company's consistent impact on the streaming content landscape.
The ceremony recognized excellence in Korean original series, and Kim Go-eun's win for 'Something in the Moonlight' underscores the quality and critical acclaim of the content produced and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. The series, directed by Jo Young-min and written by Song Hye-jin, has garnered significant attention for its narrative and performances.
This back-to-back victory at the Blue Dragon Series Awards solidifies Kakao Entertainment's position as a leading player in the production and distribution of high-quality series content. The company's success reflects a strategic focus on compelling storytelling and strong artistic direction, resonating with both critics and audiences.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.