The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2024 has officially announced its national winners, showcasing incredible talent across Asia. The awards ceremony, held on September 26, saw some of the most remarkable TV dramas and actors from South Korea and beyond being recognized for their excellence.
Top South Korean dramas like Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner were among the celebrated works, while stars like Ahn Jae Hong and Yeom Hye Ran from Mask Girl took home acting awards. Here’s the full breakdown of the winners.
Key Winners at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards
Best Supporting Actor and Actress
- Best Supporting Actor: Ahn Jae Hong (Mask Girl)
- Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (Mask Girl)
Best Drama and Direction
- Best Drama Series: The Atypical Family
- Best Direction (Fiction): Jang Young Woo, Kim Hee Won (Queen of Tears)
- Best Direction (Non-Fiction): Jeong Cheol Min (Apartment 404)
Cinematography, Screenplay, and Other Highlights
- Best Cinematography (Fiction): Yoon Dae Young (Lovely Runner)
- Best Screenplay: Park Ji Eun (Queen of Tears)
Entertainment and Non-Scripted Programs
- Best Game or Quiz Program: Apartment 404
- Best General Entertainment Program: Exchange 3
- Best Music or Dance Program: Street Woman Fighter 2
- Best Non-Scripted Entertainment: Adventure by Accident 3
- Best Original Production by a Streamer (Fiction): A Bloody Lucky Day
About the Asian Academy Creative Awards
The Asian Academy Creative Awards was founded in 2018 to celebrate artistic achievements across the continent, honoring talent from countries throughout Asia. This year, the national winners from each country will now go head-to-head for the ultimate accolade: the Goddess of Creativity statue, which will be awarded at the 2024 AACA ceremony in Singapore this December.
Previous Korean Winners
In past years, South Korean talents have continued to shine at the AACA. Actors such as Nam Joo Hyuk (Twenty-Five Twenty-One), Jung Hae In (D.P.), and Kim Hye Soo (Juvenile Justice) are among those who have earned top honors at this prestigious event.
What’s Next?
The competition now advances to the final stage, with all national winners vying for the ultimate title at the global award ceremony later this year.
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