ABEMA Original Drama "MISS KING" produced by Soket simultaneously wins 3 awards, including the Grand Prix, at Germany's International Film Festival "World Media Festival 2026"!

Soket Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuichi Sakurai; https://soket.jp/; hereinafter "Soket"), which produced and executive produced the ABEMA original drama series "MISS KING," produced by AbemaTV Co., Ltd.'s comprehensive video streaming service "ABEMA," is pleased to announce that it has simultaneously won three awards, including the "intermedia-globe Grand Prix," the highest award at the World Media Festival. For the first time in the history of the World Media Festival, an entertainment work was selected for the highest award. The official website of the World Media Festival announced: "This evaluation not only shows that 'MISS KING' is the most outstanding work at the 2026 awards but also reflects how entertainment formats are increasingly gaining creative ambition, cultural significance, and international strength in today's media environment." The awards received are as follows: - intermedia-globe Grand Prix (Highest Award, 1st place across all categories) - intermedia-globe Grand Award (1st place in the Entertainment category) - intermedia-globe Gold (Gold Award in a specific category) World Media Festival 2026 This international video competition was founded in 2000 by the German film distribution company Intermedia. It is one of Europe's largest and most prestigious competitions, where works across various genres, including TV programs, advertisements, and web content, compete for artistic quality. This year, its 27th edition, received entries from 34 countries worldwide. "MISS KING" This is a human drama where the protagonist, Asuka Kunimi, whose life was taken by her genius Shogi player father, reclaims her own life with talent blossomed from deep hatred and an unwavering will. It delicately portrays a strong woman moving forward while confronting a painful past. Non portrays the protagonist, Asuka Kunimi. She completely transformed her hitherto transparent image, taking on a role with unprecedented shadows. With irrepressible anger in her heart, she played the role of a "dark hero battling on the board," opening new frontiers in her acting career. Set in the traditional world of Shogi, the story depicts contemporary "women's empowerment" and "mental strength," and was broadcast globally with a cross-border perspective. "MISS KING" is currently available on ABEMA and Netflix. Additionally, episode 1 is available for free on the official ABEMA drama YouTube channel. Comments of joy also received! Director Shota Yamagishi "I am so, so happy that 'MISS KING' received the Grand Prix at the World Media Festival. I am most deeply moved that the energy of the heroine, Asuka Kunimi, transforming despair into hope, reached so many people across borders. My heartfelt thanks to all the staff involved in the planning, production, promotion, and creation of this work, and to Non and all the cast who breathed life into Asuka. I want to share this joy with everyone. Thank you very much." Soket Producer Yuichi Sakurai "Thanks to our wonderful cast and staff, we are delighted to receive such a prestigious award. We all created a story about a protagonist who rises from the depths of despair by transforming it into strength, and reclaims her true life. If you haven't seen it yet, please take this opportunity to watch it." ABEMA Original Drama "MISS KING" Overview Starring Non, who takes on her "unluckiest" role ever. A woman trapped by hatred aims to become the "first female Shogi player in history" from the "bottom of her life," climbing the Shogi world with anger and talent — a beautiful reversal on the board. - Directors: Shota Yamagishi / Keijiro Tsubakimoto - Screenwriters: Masato Araki / Kota Ishida / Shota Yamagishi - Producers: Hiroshi Kobayashi / Yuichi Sakurai / Hideshi Shibuya - Production: Soket - Cast: Non, Naohito Fujiki, Kana Kurashina, Kaoru Okunuki, Shuto Morinaga, Yui Narumi, Tokuma Nishioka, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Shido Nakamura *Subscription to ABEMA Premium (monthly ¥680 (tax included) for "ABEMA Premium with Ads," or monthly ¥1,180 (tax included) for "ABEMA Premium") is required for viewing.