Netflix original series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” emerged as the undisputed champion of the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards, which was held on July 18 at Paradise City in Incheon. The emotionally resonant drama took home the coveted Grand Prize (Daesang), along with two of the night’s most prestigious acting honors, Best Actress for IU (Lee Ji-eun) and Best Supporting Actress for Yeom Hye-ran.
The full winner list of the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards is as below:
- Grand Prize: When Life Gives You Tangerines
- Best Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
- Best Actress: IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best Actor: Joo Ji-hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best Supporting Actor: Lee Kwang-soo (Karma)
- Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye-ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best New Actor: Choo Young-woo (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best New Actress: Kim Min-ha (Way Back Love)
- Best Variety Show: Culinary Class Wars
- Best Male Entertainer: Kian84 (Kian’s Bizarre B&B)
- Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo-ji (SNL Korea)
- Good Influence Award: Ji Ye-eun
- OST Popularity Award: Yeonjun (TXT) – Boyfriend
- Popularity Star Award: Park Bo-gum, IU, Lee Jun-hyuk, Hyeri
The ceremony, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Im YoonA, was filled with moments of joy, laughter, and heartfelt gratitude. But it was “When Life Gives You Tangerines” that stole the spotlight, proving not only its popularity among viewers but also its excellence in storytelling and performance.
IU, who portrayed both Oh Ae-soon and Yang Geum-myung, gave a deeply moving acceptance speech, calling her role in the drama “the greatest pride” of her life. It is known that IU’s dual role was widely praised for its emotional depth, maturity, and nuance, which are qualities that earned her not only critical acclaim but also the love of the public. Meanwhile, her co-star Yeom Hye-ran was also honored with Best Supporting Actress, sharing her gratitude with a tearful yet humble speech.
The drama’s success was sealed when “When Life Gives You Tangerines” was announced as the winner of the Grand Prize, a moment that brought thunderous applause from the audience. Producer Park Sang-hyun accepted the award with heartfelt words, stating, “They say stories never disappear as long as there are people. We will continue to strive to make dramas that bring joy and emotion to people’s lives. Thank you to the actors, staff, and most of all, the viewers.”
Park Bo-gum, who also starred in the series, took the stage to express his thanks for receiving a Popularity Star Award, saying, “It was an honor to work with everyone on this project over the past year. Thank you for supporting us through all four seasons.”
Other major awards of the night went to Joo Ji-hoon, who won Best Actor for his performance in “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”, a drama that also took home the Best Drama Award.
As the curtain closed on a night of celebration, one thing was clear: “When Life Gives You Tangerines” didn’t just win awards; it left an imprint on the hearts of its audience and the Korean drama industry. With a blend of poetic storytelling, powerful performances, and universal themes of resilience and identity, the Netflix series truly lived up to the awards it won.
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