21st Seoul Drama Awards Launches Global Voting on Voting App 'IDOL CHAMP'!

〜 Voting open in all 8 categories! Watch the race for the 'Asia Star Award' and 'OST Award' featuring Lim Yoona, D.O., Jisoo, and more 〜

Voting will be conducted through the 'IDOL CHAMP' app until July 14, with results 100% reflected in winners

Japanese nominees include Kuga Koji, Oguri Shun, Akanishi Jin, and more

A reward event offering award ceremony tickets and in-app points is available for voters

Global voting for the '21st Seoul Drama Awards (SDA 2026)', which determines Asia's top stars and this year's best drama OSTs through global fan votes, has officially begun today, June 15.

The Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee and TNK Factory Co., Ltd. will conduct voting from June 15 to July 14 via the global fandom platform 'IDOL CHAMP', used in approximately 230 countries and regions worldwide.

This year’s voting spans 8 categories, with results 100% reflected in the final winners. This press release highlights key nominees for the globally anticipated 'Asia Star Award' and 'OST Award'.

Asia's Top Stars Clash! 'Asia Star Award'

The 'Asia Star Award' recognizes actors who have starred in dramas across six Asian countries—Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—over the past year. Leading stars from each country are among the nominees.

### Main Japanese Nominees Japanese stars, long beloved across Asia, are drawing significant attention.

- Kuga Koji (‘Bardo no Uta S2’ / DMM.com LLC) - Oguri Shun, Akanishi Jin (‘Romantic Anonymous’ / YONGFILM JAPAN) - Kogawa Haruna (‘SCANDAL EVE’ / AbemaTV)

### Main Korean Nominees (Separate Male/Female Categories) Top K-drama leads are joined by idol actors who gained fame through short-form dramas.

- Kang Dongwon, Jun Ji-hyun (‘Polaris’) - Kim Seon-ho, Go You-jung (‘Can We Translate This Love?’) - Ji Chang-wook, D.O. (‘Sculptor City’) - Lee Chae-min, Lim Yoona (‘Chef Tyrant’) - Seo In-guk, Jisoo (‘Monthly Boyfriend’) - Park Ji-hoon (‘The Cook Who Became a Legend’) - Heo Nam-jun, Lim Ji-yeon (‘A Wonderful New World’) - Kim Woo-bin, Suzy (‘Because Everything Comes True’) - Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong (‘The River Flows the Moon’) - Kim Nam-gil (‘Trigger’) - Ahn Hyo-seop (‘Sold Out Again Today’) - Lee Je-hoon (‘Taxi Driver 3’) - Lee Jun-ho (‘Typhoon Business’) - Park Bo-young, Kim Sung-cheol (‘Gold Land’) - Kim Hye-yoon (‘From Today, I’m Human’) - Park Eun-bin (‘WONDERFULS’) - Kim Yoo-jung (‘Dear X’) - NCT Jeno, Jaemin (‘Wind Up’) ※ Short-Form Drama Category - VERIVERY Kangmin (‘Jump Boy LIVE’) ※ Short-Form Drama Category

### Main Nominees from Other Asian Countries

- China: Dilraba, Zhao Lusi, Yang Yang, Zhang Linghe, and others - Thailand: Win Metawin, Gemini Norawit, Becky Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, and others - Philippines: Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and others - Singapore: Tyler Ten, Richie Koh, and others

Iconic Soundtracks That Captivated Global Fans! 'K-Drama OST Award'

The 'OST Award', honoring the most impactful original soundtracks from dramas over the past year, features an impressive lineup of nominees.

### Main Nominees for the OST Award

- NCT Doyoung (‘Chef Tyrant’ OST) - NCT Haechan (‘Please Abstain from Alcohol’ OST) - NCT WISH (‘Universe Merry Me’ OST) - TOMORROW X TOGETHER Soobin, Taehyun (‘Sold Out Again Today’ OST) - ZEROBASEONE Sung Hanbin (‘Spring Fever’ OST) - TWS (‘Good Boy’ OST) - DAY6 Young K (‘A Wonderful New World’ OST) - Taeyeon (‘Everyone Fights Their Own Worthlessness’ OST) - Lee Jun-ho (‘Typhoon Business’ OST) - Park Bo-gum (‘Good Boy’ OST)

Reward Event for Voters

All nominees across the 8 categories, including the two highlighted above, can be viewed and voted for via the 'IDOL CHAMP' app. A reward event is also underway, offering award ceremony tickets and in-app points called 'CHAMISM' to participants.

Details on related content and events will be announced gradually via the official X (formerly Twitter) account of 'IDOL CHAMP JAPAN' and within the app. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.