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SDA 2025 Talk & Talk
  • Outstanding Asian Star [Pluto]
    “Thank you to the SDA, my fans, my family, GMMTV, and my team for your love and support.”
    Film Rachanun Mahawan(Actress)
  • Outstanding Asian Star [Incognito]
    “To all my fans and supporters, Thank you for your unwavering love!”
    Daniel Padilla(Actor)
  • Outstanding Asian Star [Dear Love]
    “This is not just my milestone, but also a proud moment for Malaysian drama on the international stage.”
    Anna Jobling(Actress)
  • Outstanding Asian Star [Beyond Goodbye]
    “I’d like to sincerely thank all my fans for your warm and unwavering support.”
    Kentaro Sakaguchi(Actor)
  • Outstanding Asian Star [The Tyrant]
    “I believe I was able to receive such a wonderful gift thanks to all the love and support from my fans.”
    Seonho Kim(Actor)
  • Outstanding Asian Star [Newtopia]
    “This prize feels even more special because it was chosen directly by the fans. I’ll continue to do my best to show you the best version of myself.”
    Jisoo(Actress)
  • Best Director [Asura]
    “<Asura> is a work I created together with four of Japan’s leading actresses, and it holds great meaning for me personally. I’m truly delighted that this drama has been recognized not only in Japan, but also overseas.”
    Hirokazu Kore-eda(Director)
  • Best TV Movie [The Son]
    “I believe the greatest meaning lies in being able to communicate with viewers-many of whom I may never personally know-through our work. I see this prize as an extension of that conversation. I will continue to do my best to create works that viewers will feel are truly worth spending their time on.”
    Jihyun Na(Director)
  • Best Miniseries [Pachinko S2]
    “From the beginning, our creative team put in a great deal of effort to make it as deeply Korean as possible. We hope that we have achieved that, and we will continue our efforts.”
    Minha Kim(Actress)
  • Best Series [The Good & The Bad]
    “<The Good & The Bad> was truly a team effort. To my crew, my family, and to my wonderful wife who supported me throughout this amazing journey - this award belongs to all of us.”
    Umut Aral(Director)
  • Outstanding Korean Drama O.S.T [For Eagle Brothers]
    “It feels truly special to receive the O.S.T. Award on the 20th anniversary of my debut, as my musical journey actually began with an original soundtrack twenty years ago. I’m grateful to have been part of such a wonderful project through its O.S.T., and it was an honor to remake a song by the artist I deeply respect, Mr. Lee Moon-sae.”
    YOUNGTAK(singer)
  • Outstanding Korean Drama [When Life Gives You Tangerines]
    “It was the sincerity and dedication of everyone involved that made this the best drama it could be. I would like to thank all the viewers who warmly embraced <When Life Gives You Tangerines>, cherishing it as if it were their own family’s story - ike that of a father, a mother, or a child.”
    Sang-hyun Park(PAN Entertainment CEO)
  • Outstanding Korean Drama [When Life Gives You Tangerines]
    “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the staff and actors who devoted themselves wholeheartedly through every season. I will continue to do my best to create warm and meaningful works that are truly worthy of our viewers’ precious time.”
    Hanna Moon(Netflix Content Manager)
  • Outstanding Korean Drama [The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call]
    “I’d like to give a very special thanks to actor Ji-hoon Ju, who has walked this path with me since my very first project 11 years ago - sometimes as a friend, sometimes as a comrade. And to all the viewers who have shown love for our imperfect yet heartfelt work, I extend my deepest gratitude.”
    Do-yun Lee(Director)
  • Outstanding Korean Drama [The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call]
    “I truly hope that the message we wished to share - one of hope, courage, and laughter - will stay in the hearts of our viewers for a long time to come.”
    Jun Park(Netflix Content Manager)
  • Best Actress [Disclaimer]
    “<Disclaimer> was a really complicated story to tell, and it was led by one of the greatest directors Alfonso Cuaron. And, I’m with an incredible cast. So I’m so grateful that you’ve appreciated the work that we all did, and for sticking with Catherine on a really complicated journey.”
    Cate Blanchett(Actress)
  • Best Actress [Pachinko S2]
    “Sunja has been an incredible source of inspiration for me - a character who helped me find light even in the darkest moments. I would like to dedicate this award and this honor to every Sunja in the world, and also to my own Sunja - my grandmother, Lee Ji-soo - to whom I offer this with all my heart.”
    Minha Kim(Actress)
  • Outstanding Korean Actress [When Life Gives You Tangerines]
    “I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the viewers who have given so much love to <When Life Gives You Tangerines>. To my Ae-sun, my Geum-myeong, my beloved mom, and to my dad - who may not be like Gwan-sik, but is still adorable and loving in his own way - and to my grandmother and my family, I love you all so much. Being part of <When Life Gives You Tangerines> has truly been a source of pride for me, and it will continue to be an honor that I cherish for a long time.”
    IU(Actress)
  • Outstanding Korean Actor [The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call]
    “I would like to express my deepest and sincerest gratitude to all the doctors at the Trauma Center who continue to dedicate themselves to saving lives every single day. Adapting a webtoon into 3D form is far more challenging than one might imagine. I’m truly thankful to the entire staff, my fellow actors, and especially to our captain, Director Do-yun Lee, who steered this project forward with quiet strength, even under the toughest conditions.”
    Ji-hoon Ju(Actor)
  • Grand Prize [Adolescence]
    “<Adolescence> gives us an unflinching portrayal of youth violence, gender conflict, and cyberbullying, all themes that resonate deeply for audiences both in the U.K. and here in Korea. The global success of the series is testament as much to the immense talent of its creators and cast as it is to the power of storytelling to connect us across borders on themes that matter.”
    Sarah Deverall (Director, British Council Korea)
  • Golden Bird Prize [Ben Stiller <Severance S2>]
    “Thank you so much on behalf of entire creative team behind <Severance S2>. This is an incredible honor to be recognized by such a prestigious organization, a country that has such an incredible history of filmmaking in terms of just making amazing films that have been inspiring to me over the years, and filmmakers who just lead the way in terms of telling stories that are human, aesthetically intricate, and beautiful.”
    Ben Stiller(Director)