News about the 2024 Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) has the Kdrama community in turmoil. Votes are now open to the public, exclusively on IDOLCHAMP.
From day one, fans have fervently supported their favorite actors, even going so far as to use social media to encourage their peers to vote. For those who don’t know, fans vote in the SDA 2024 Outstanding Asian Star category, which is divided into six subcategories based on country. Over 90 Korean, 13 Indonesian, 14 Filipino, 83 Thai, 11 Malaysian and 29 Singaporean actors are nominated and if you’ve recently enjoyed a K-Drama or an actor’s performance, chances are they have also been nominated. Voting will be open until July 14, 23:59 p.m. KST.
The votes are extremely close between first and second place and with such stars as Gun Atthaphan, Win Metawin, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Kim Chiu, Desmond Tan, Ferlyn G, and many more, the competition between the nominees is bound to be be fierce. It’s all likely to come down to the final hours of voting, so fans will want to make sure their votes count!
For the “Outstanding Asian Star” award (Korea), the presence of several K-Drama couples in the top 10 is not surprising since they truly embody the term “power couple”, their impact having been beyond of their on-screen chemistry and influencing the votes of passionate fans around the world. It’s good to know which K-Drama couples are in the top 10, so let’s find out about them below. You should know that the SDA 2024 rankings mentioned below were established on June 24 at 09:00 AM KST based on the top 10 nominees appearing on IDOLCHAMP.
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Byeon WooSeok & Kim HyeYoon from “Lovely Runner”
The craze for “Lovely Runner” has not subsided, although it has been almost a month since its end, which allowed Byeon WooSeok and Kim HyeYoon to occupy the first place in the ranking. For now, Byeon WooSeok is number 1 and Kim HyeYoon number 2 in their respective categories.
K-Drama fans still remember today the unforgettable heat they created thanks to their electrifying chemistry and this is what allowed them to top the SDA 2024 votes.
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Kim SooHyun & Kim JiWon from “Queen Of Tears”
Before the “Lovely Runner” craze, there was the “Queen Of Tears” phenomenon which, until today, has retained its place in Netflix’s Top 10 worldwide (non-English) television series, with a record 15 weeks. Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon captivated audiences with their heartfelt love story to the point of turning viewers into true tears kings and queens.
These endless tears led fans to place Kim SooHyun in second place and Kim JiWon in first place and since the votes are still ongoing, fans are hoping that they will both be able to claim the number 1 spot.
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JunHo & YoonA from “King The Land”
JunHo and YoonA are not only K-Pop veterans and members of iconic idol groups 2PM and Girls’ Generation, but K-Drama fans will fondly remember them as an on-screen couple in “King The Land”.
It’s hard to believe that a little over a year has passed since the premiere of the JTBC drama, but fans clearly remember it, as they didn’t hesitate to vote for these two for the SDA 2024. JunHo is currently in fourth place, while YoonA is in third, demonstrating their status as a K-Drama power couple that has stood the test of time.
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Chae JongHyeop & Park EunBin from “Castaway Diva”
“Castaway Diva” is a heartwarming series that explores the notion of never being too old to achieve your dreams and, while it is an important source of comfort and motivation, the relationship between the characters played by Chae JongHyeop and Park EunBin is also a highlight of the series. A deep, unbreakable bond unites them, forged through their difficult past and the seemingly insurmountable walls of the present.
Even today, their characters continue to generate great interest, allowing them both to occupy the No. 5 spot in SDA 2024.
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Song Kang & Kim YouJung from “My Demon”
The latest K-Drama couple to make the SDA 10 top 2024 is Song Kang and Kim YouJung, whose characters were initially at odds with each other but eventually fell in love and defied fate unfortunate man who had to separate them. They complement each other both personality-wise and visually, forming an on-screen romance that would make even a demon docile and lovable. With Song Kang in 8th position and Kim YouJung in 4th position, the duo constitutes a true K-Drama pair with extraordinary influence that fans have continued to want to watch over and over until today.
The rankings can change at any time because the vote for SDA 2024 is far from over! So, which K-Drama couple will you vote for to become the ultimate power couple?