There’s finally an awards commendation that I can get onboard with, it’s not much but better than nothing. The 10th Annual Asian TV Drama Conference kicks off in Kyushu, Japan next month on November 4th, not an awards show but a gathering of industry big wigs to assess and plan the future of Asian dramas. It’s clearly not limited to K-dramas, but the consensus big three regions are Korean, Japan, and China, with the latter making huge strides in the last few years in quality and breadth.
My favorite drama this years from any country is far and away the period C-drama Nirvana in Fire (Lang Ya Bang), a work of art and intellect blended into masterpiece theater. And my second favorite this year was Kill Me, Heal Me from Korea, a drama that by all accounts shouldn’t have worked and instead worked for me in every way. That’s why hearing the news that Ji Sung and Hu Ge are being given an award at the conference fills me with glee – Mei Chang Su (i.e. Lin Su) and Cha Do Hyun being recognized is like balm for my drama loving heart.
The Asian TV Drama Conference plans to give an award to two individuals from each of the major drama producing countries for their contribution to the development of drama excellence. From Korea the winners are PD Kim Ji Man who directed Kill Me, Heal Me, and the leading man from said drama Ji Sung. Hu Ge, who hit a triple homerun this year with three hit dramas in Nirvana in Fire, Disguiser, and Good Times, will get awards for his great drama acting, and also being acknowledged is director Xia Xiao Ju who directed Hu Ge in Good Times.
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Oh my freaking gosh.... Two of my favorite leading man... Hu GE and Ji Sung. With both of their drama which are my favorites shows of 2015 now are getting an award.... So happy for my two man... They deserve it for their awesome performance and the directors too....
Can I just say how much I love nirvana in fire, I usually don't like watching political period drama but this one got me on the edge of my seat. The bromance in here are to die for...
yaay "happy dance" finally jisung will get an award for his role in KMHM
It is about time that Ji Sung got the recognition that he deserved. Korean awards were so STUPID.
My thoughts exactly. The Korean awards are a joke.
Just wondering.. Are you going to write something about Nirvana in Fire? It's the hottest thing in China right now even though it already ended a few weeks ago, but I rarely see the international fandom talk about it.
It's a shame really that it's not getting more international fandom attention. If you haven't seen it I really recommend it. I know people who haven't liked it for dialogue, storytelling, and other various reasons, but I know more people that loved it. For me, I felt like it faltered a little towards the end but everyone's different. And I don't think a drama has to be perfect or loved by everyone to be great. Nirvana in Fire really needs a post, Koala! We need a place to spazz!!
I thought nirvana is doing good internationally... It's airing in korea also other part of Asia country and it's going to air in the US too... I love this drama
Its a pretty great drama, the best historical chinese drama i have seen and i say that as mostly more fan of K-drama, J-dramas. Im watching it in Viki right now and waiting for more eng subbing. Its a very smart drama, brilliant written and so well acted. I never knew Hu Ge before this other than seing Koala mention his historical romantic leads. He is so great Mei Changsu. Now im following his dramas in Viki with Good Times.
I have seen even Nirvana in Fire being mentioned in Dramabeans,other korean drama sites so there is international love for the drama its just there is no big english language fansites to talk about quality C-dramas other when Koala, other C-drama fans write post,comment it in this site.
At long last! Finally, Ji Sung wins an award. Big applause. Better late than never. I am not sure how much politics goes into this but I'm guessing it is less than the networks and so this award should count for more by those who take the industry seriously.
Both of those dramas are my favorites for the year too. I'm on episode 37 of Nirvana in Fire and dreading the violence Xia Jiang will probably do to Mei Changsu which he has already planned for.
Lang Ya Bang is just amazing. Anyone who hasn't watched it yet should really go and give it a spin. It's my drama of the year by a long shot. It's not just the acting but the brotherhood, the friendship that's on display that's so heartwarming to see. Granted it's not without it's faults, but what isn't? A drama doesn't have to be perfect to work, and this drama really worked for me on so many, all different kinds of levels. For anybody who hasn't seen Nirvana in Fire yet, GO RIGHT NOW!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ^^
Love hu ge! Now I'm definitely go to check out nirvana since I haven't watch a drama in ages
It's high time Ji Sung and KMHM was given merit and recognition. This award, coming from a conference for the big wigs in the industry, is more meaningful than these rubbish popularity awards they put on in South Korea.
Love Hu Ge. Anyone knows where I can watch Disquise? Is there another name for this drama?
Check Youtube, type in Disguiser. There are 2 version, go for the one without censor. 40 minds +- per episode.