The original Netflix series “When Life gives you tangerines” emerged as the undisputed champion of the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards, which was held on July 18th in Paradise City of Incheon. The emotionally resonant drama brought home the coveted Grand Prix (Daesang), together with two of the most prestigious honors of the acting of the night, the best actress for IU (Lee Ji-Eun) and the best supporting actress for Yeom Hye -ran.
The list of complete winners of the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards is below:
- Great Prize: when life gives you mandarins
- Best Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on call
- Best actress: iu (when life gives you mandarins)
- Best actor: Joo Ji-Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best Support Actor: Lee Kwang-Soo (Karma)
- Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye -ran (when life gives you mandarins)
- 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 B&B Bizarre
- Best female entertainer: Lee Soo-Ji (SNL Korea)
- Good Influence Award: Ji Ye-Eun
- Award for Ost: Yeonjun (TXT) – boyfriend award
- Star Award populations: Park Bo-Gum, iu, Lee Jun-Hyuk, Hyeri
The ceremony, hosted by Jun Hyun-Moo and IM Yoona, was full of moments of joy, laughter and sincere gratitude. But it was “when life gives you mandarins” to steal the spotlight, demonstrating not only its popularity among the spectators, but also its excellence in narration and performance.
IU, who interpreted both Oh Ae-Soon and Yang Geum -myung, has held a deeply moving acceptance speech, defining his role in the drama “The Greatest Pride” of his life. It is known that the double role of IU has been widely praised for her emotional depth, maturity and nuances, which are qualities that have gained not only the critical applause but also the love of the public. In the meantime, his co-protagonist Yeom Hye -ran was also honored with the best supporting actress, sharing her gratitude with a speech in tears but humble.
The success of the drama was sealed when “when life gives you mandarins” was announced as the winner of the first prize, a moment that brought a thunderous applause from the public. The producer Park Sang-Hyun accepted the prize with heartfelt words, affirming, “They say that stories never disappear as far as there are people. We will continue to strive to create dramas that bring joy and emotion in people’s lives. Thanks to the actors, staff and, especially to spectators.”
Park Bo-Gum, who also starred in the series, went on stage to express his thanks for receiving a prize for the popular star, saying, “It was an honor to work with everyone in this project in the last year. Thanks for supporting us in all four seasons.”
Other important prizes of the night went to Joo Ji-Hoon, who won the best actor for his performance in “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”, a drama that also brought home the prize for the best drama.
While the curtain closed in a night of celebration, one thing was clear: “When life gives you mandarins” he has not just won prizes; He left an imprint in the heart of his audience and the Korean dramatic industry. With a mixture of poetic narration, powerful performances and universal themes of resilience and identity, the Netflix series was really up to the prizes it won.
