Kim Min-ha Clinches Best Actress Award at Seoul International Drama Awards for 'Pachinko Season 2'

Actress Kim Min-ha has been honored with the Best Actress award in the International Competition category at the 20th Seoul International Drama Awards.

The prestigious award ceremony, held on September 2nd at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, recognized Kim Min-ha for her stellar performance in Apple TV+'s acclaimed series 'Pachinko Season 2'. She shared the honor with Cate Blanchett for 'Disclaimer', marking a significant international recognition.

The judging panel lauded Kim Min-ha's exceptional talent, stating, "She possesses a rare gift for conveying a spectrum of emotions through a single, unadorned gaze. Her performance is outstanding, showcasing a blend of softness and strength, boldness and delicacy."

Kim Min-ha, who portrays the younger Sunja in 'Pachinko Seasons 1 & 2', has garnered global attention for her powerful and nuanced portrayal. The series itself also celebrated a double win, securing the award for Best Miniseries.

Accepting the award, Kim Min-ha expressed her gratitude, "I've portrayed Sunja for about four years since 2020. Sunja has been a tremendous source of inspiration for me, helping me find light in the darkest of times. I want to dedicate this award and honor to all the Sunjas in the world."

Representing the 'Pachinko Season 2' team, she also took the stage to accept the Best Miniseries award and delivered her acceptance speech in fluent English. "On behalf of everyone who worked on 'Pachinko', I am delighted to receive this award in Korea. From the beginning, our creative team put immense effort into creating a truly Korean story. I hope we have achieved that, and we will continue to strive forward."

This award solidifies Kim Min-ha's status as a global star. She is set to captivate audiences next in tvN's new weekend drama 'Typhoon Company', where she will play Oh Mi-seon, an ace accountant navigating the IMF crisis. The drama premieres on September 11th at 9:10 PM KST.

Netizens are flooding social media with congratulations, praising Kim Min-ha's acting as 'mesmerizing' and 'truly embodying Sunja'. Many express excitement for her future projects, calling her a 'rising star'.