[Newsletter - Jan 7, 2011] KBS Drama Awards and Behind-the-drama of "Dream High"

Hi KBS FANS!


Hope you all had a safe and wonderful new years, we finally reached year 2011! We are very excited for the list of dramas planned out for this year. Drama producers, actors, and actresses are working on them, at this very moment!

Watch the finale of “Marry Me Mary,” the epic historical drama “The King of Legend,” Korea’s popular daily drama “Smile Again,” and the new High School drama, “Dream High.

Have a great start of the New Year with finishing your favorite 2010 dramas, then off to the new 2011 dramas!

Thank you,
KBSWORLDi.com

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The Winners of the 2010 KBS Drama Awards

The 2010 KBS Drama Awards was hosted on December 31st, 2010 and was broadcasted live to 71 countries around the world! KBS Fans were able to participate for the verdict of the winners of this year’s awards.

Although there were many amazing dramas, actors, actresses, producers, writers to recognize and congratulate in the ceremony, “The Slave Hunters” won overall best drama, and further recognizing actor Jang Hyuk.
 
List of the KBS Drama Winners
“Best Overall & Grand Prize” -Jang Hyuk ("The Slave Hunters")
“Overall Best Actor” -Kim Gap Soo ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal," "Sister of Cinderella" and "The Slave Hunters")

“Overall Best Actress” - Moon Geun Young ("Cinderella's Sister," “Marry Me Mary”)

“Best ‘Mini Series’ Actor” - Kim Su Ro ("Master of Study")

“Best ‘Mini Series’ Actress” - Han Eun Jung ("Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho")

“Best ‘Mid-Length Series’ Actor” - Oh Ji Ho ("The Slave Hunters")

“Best ‘Mid-Length Series’ Actress” - Park Min Young ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal")

“Best ‘Special Production’ Actor” - Yoon Si Yoon ("Bread, Love and Dreams")

“Best ‘Special Production’ Actress” - Eugene ("Bread, Love and Dreams")

“Best ‘Daily Series’ Actor/Actress” - Lee Jong Hyuk, Kim Ji Young ("All About Marriage")

“Writers Award” - Kang Eun Kyung ("Bread, Love and Dreams")

“Best Couples” - Jang Geun Suk, Moon Geun Young ("Marry Me Mary"), “Yoon Si Yoon, Lee Young Ah ("Bread, Love and Dreams"), Song Joong Ki, Yoo Ah In,  “Park Yoochun, Park Min Young ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal")

“Best Supporting Actor” - Sung Dong Il ("The Slave Hunters" and "Fugitive: Plan B")

“Best Supporting Actress” - Lee Bo Hee ("Three Brothers")

“Popularity Award” - Song Joong Ki ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Moon Geun Young ("Cinderella's Sister" and "Marry Me Mary")

“Best New Actor/Actress” - Park Yoochun ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Oh Ji Eun ("Three Brothers, Smile Again")

“Netizens' Choice” - Park Yoochun ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Jang Geun Suk ("Marry Me Mary"), Park Min Young ("Sungkyunkwan Scandal")

“Special/Literary/Short Features” - Lee Sun Kyun ("KBS Drama Special")
“Best Young Actors” -Oh Jae Moo ("Bread, Love and Dreams"), Kim You Jung and Seo Shin Ae ("Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho")

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“The Finale of 'Marry me, Mary'” 

Wow, we can’t believe that all 16 episodes of Mary’s adventure are over! In the final episode, it’s clearly determined that the wedding between Mary and Jung-in will proceed. Throughout the preparation for the wedding ceremony, Mary and Jung-in are seemingly unhappy.

Can Mu-gyul stand Mary actually getting married to Jung-in?

Will Mu-gyul stop the wedding or let his lover slip away?!

Watch the Finale of “Marry Me Mary” to find out what happens!

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Dream High producers explain Behind-the-drama at Press Conference

The “Dream High” press conference took place on December 27^th, at Korea’s Kintex Center.

Producers of “Dream High,” Hallyu Actor Bae Yong Joon and CEO of JYP Entertainment Park Jin Young, explained the aspects and the idea behind the drama “Dream High.”

Bae Yong Joon revealed that he has always had a passion for youth education, particularly for those who inspire to be artists and entertainers.

Park Jin Young explained his side, of how his knowledge and experience in the music industry can be applied to the drama. Not only will the cast perform dance and songs that are up to par with today’s pop culture, but plans to exceed and to top it all with the reality of hard work.

Watch the first 3 episodes of Dream High now!