Daily Dose of Sunshine Nominated for 2024 International Emmy Award

The popular K-drama Daily Dose of Sunshine, starring Park Bo Young, has received a nomination for Best Comedy Drama at the 2024 International Emmy Awards. The nominations were revealed on September 19, 2024, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The series is among the 56 nominees from 21 countries, competing across 14 categories.

Released in 2023, Gaining Global Attention

Daily Dose of Sunshine was released on November 3, 2023, and quickly resonated with viewers for its portrayal of mental health issues. The show is based on the webtoon Morning Comes to Psychiatric Wards Too, telling the story of Jung Da Eun, a psychiatric nurse played by Park Bo Young. The series highlights Da Eun’s efforts to bring warmth and hope to her patients in a psychiatric ward.

Watch the trailer for Daily Dose of Sunshine here;

Star Cast and Storyline

The show stars:

Park Bo Young as Jung Da Eun, the lead psychiatric nurse

Yeon Woo Jin as Dong Go Yun, an eccentric proctologist

Jang Dong Yoon as Da Eun’s best friend

Lee Jung Eun as Song Hyo Shin, the chief nurse

The storyline combines comedy with slice-of-life themes, showcasing the challenges and joys of working in mental health care. The series has received praise for balancing lighthearted moments with serious topics, creating an emotional connection with the audience.

Award-Winning Journey

Since its release, Daily Dose of Sunshine has won several awards, including Actress of the Year at the Cine21 Awards. It has also been nominated for Best Drama Series and Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Series Awards. The show’s global success continued with nominations at the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2024, including Best Creative and Best Lead Actress.

Growing Global Recognition for K-Dramas

K-dramas have been gaining global recognition in recent years, with shows like I-LAND, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo also receiving international nominations. The nomination of Daily Dose of Sunshine at the International Emmys is another example of this rising trend, highlighting the global impact of South Korean dramas.

The winners of the 2024 International Emmy Awards will be announced at the 52nd International Emmy Gala in New York City on November 25, 2024.

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