Kim Eun Sook wins Golden Bird Prize at Seoul International Drama Awards

Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook has been awarded the Golden Bird Prize at the 2026 Seoul International Drama Awards. Kim is the first screenwriter to receive this top honor, which recognizes originality, global appeal, and contributions to the artistic boundaries of television. She joins previous individual recipients Choi Min Sik, Park Chan Wook, and Ben Stiller.

Other notable winners include Ryu Seung Ryong, who won Best Actor for ‘The Dream Life of Mr. Kim’. The drama also secured the Outstanding Korean Drama award. In the individual categories, Koo Kyo Hwan won Outstanding Korean Actor, and Lim Ji Yeon won Outstanding Korean Actress for ‘My Royal Nemesis’.

In the Asian Star category, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and NCT’s Jaemin were recognized. RIIZE’s Anton won the Outstanding Drama OST prize for ‘Close to Me’. The official awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on October 8 on MBC and via YouTube.