SBS and KBS awarded a total of 12 rookie awards, ‘festive’ drama award ceremonies enjoyed by the viewers
“2021 SBS Drama Awards” and “2021 KBS Drama Awards” each awarded the Rookie of the Year to 6 actors, drawing keen reactions from netizens.
At the 2021 KBS Drama Awards held at KBS Building in Yeouido, Seoul on the evening of December 31st, “River Where the Moon Rises” Na In-woo, “School 2021” Kim Yo-han, and “The King’s Affection” Rowoon won Male Rookies of the Year award.
With “Young Lady and Gentlemen” Lee Se-hee, “Dali and Cocky Prince” Park Kyu-young, and “Police University” Jung Soo-jung winning Female Rookie of the Year award, 6 out of 14 male and female nominees won the Rookie award this year.
At the same time, a similar picture with 6 rookie actors was also shown on the screen of the 2021 SBS Drama Awards, which was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul.
On this day, “Penthouse” Kim Young-dae, “Racket Boys” Son Sang-yeon, “Racket Boys” and “Model Taxi” Choi Hyun-wook held the male rookie award, while “Our Beloved Summer”
Roh Jeong-eui, “Penthouse” Choi Ye-bin and Han Ji-hyun won the female rookie award.
Netizens who heard the news showed reactions such as “What would happen to those who did not receive this?”, “I thought it was made by two broadcasters”, “It feels like the meaning of the award is fading”, and “The candidates also seemed surprised”, etc.
On the other hand, there were netizens who responded, “It means that there were so many good works,” “It’s okay to create a festive atmosphere,” and “I think they received it because they deserve it”, etc
