News update: Seoul Drama Awards 2010

Lee Seung Gi was voted by netizen as the most popular artiste in 5 Asian countries.

[Source: CRI Online (Article: artnews.co.kr, Pic: seoulntn.com) 31/08/2010]

The upcoming 'Seoul Drama Awards 2010' (SDA) is going to be held on September 10th, 2010. The month long online poll was launched since July 27th to vote for the most popular artistes in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Amongst 500,000 over in total votes received; 'Nation's Younger Brother' Lee Seung Gi not only garnered 115,108 votes, he also received the most number of votes among the nominees.

The most popular artiste in Mainland China goes to Ruby Lin, who is dubbed as China's version of Lee Young Ae. She is popular in Korea with her outstanding appearance and role as Seoul goodwill ambassador.

As for Taiwan, the winner is Vic Zhou. This popular Asian actor has acted in Taiwanese version of [Boys before Flowers a.k.a. Meteor Garden].

For Hong Kong region, the top vote goes to MHK 1997 second runner up Charmaine Sheh. Not only is she beautiful, her outstanding performance in [Beyond the Realm of Conscience] have been garnering positive reviews.

In addition, the Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee have entrusted CRI to hold online poll to vote for most popular drama OST in the past year. Among 40 songs nominated, the most popular song goes to [Cinderella's Sister] theme song 'It has to be you' by Yesung. It's followed by Baek Ji Young's 'Do Not Forget' from the enigmatic drama [IRIS], and also 'Stigma' by Im Jae Beom in [Chuno].

This 5th award presentation ceremony is the largest scale event for SDA to date. Famous artistes, directors and professionals from the television industry will be attending the event; with a total 172 works from 43 countries.

'Seoul Drama Awards 2010' will be held on September 10th at KBS Hall in Yeouido. MBC will be broadcasting the event live.

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A huge 'Thank You' to fans who voted for Charmaine! With your support, hopefully we will be seeing Charmaine at the award presentation red carpet.

Not forgetting, Han Hyo Joo fans in soompi! Hope our idols will get to meet at the award!

Updated 3 Sept 2010: Charmaine confirmed that she will be attending the award ceremony in Seoul!