"Deep Rooted Tree" scoops up grand prize at Seoul International Drama Awards

Actor Park Yuchun (left), actress Han Ji-min (second to left), Chairman of Seoul Drama Awards (SDA) Organizing Committee Wu Won-gil (center), producer Jang Tae-yoo (second to right), and writer Park Sang-yeon (right) pose together at the SDA ceremony held at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul, on August 30, 2012. [SDA]

SBS’ drama “Deep Rooted Tree” has received the grand prize at the Seoul's TV festival attended by internationally renowned producers and global drama fans.

The historical series won the grand prize at last evening's star-studded ceremony of the 2012 Seoul International Drama Awards [SDA], held at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul on August 30.

The honorable trophy went to the drama after being recognized as a top-notch program among 24 nominees from TV movie, mini-series, and serial and series aired from January 2011 to May 2012.

Some noticeable winners of the night were the same broadcaster’s “Rooftop Prince” and MBC’s romantic drama “The King 2 Hearts,” which gained the honor of Best Hallyu Drama and Excellent Hallyu Drama.

“Rooftop Prince” couple Park Yuchun and Han Ji-min were the two glorious stars last evening, receiving trophies for the People's Choice segment, which chooses the most popular actor and actress of the year in the small screen.

Actress Han Ji-min (left) and actor Park Yuchun (right) give speeches after receiving trophies for the People's Choice segment at the 7th Seoul International Drama Awards held at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul on August 30, 2012. [Monica Suk/10Asia]

Winners of the 7th Seoul International Drama Awards

Grand Prize
"Deep Rooted Tree" (Korea)

Best Drama

Golden Bird Prize
"Homevideo" (Germany)
"Great Expectations" (UK)
"The Princess’ Man" (Korea)

Silver Bird Prize
“Calm at Sea” (France)
“Sherlock 2” (UK)
“The Firm” (US)


Special Prize
“Remembering” (Philippine)
"The Bomber" (Ukraine))
"Ezel" (Turkey)


The Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year
“Each Step Escape” (China)


Best Actor
Jonas Nay (Germany, "Homevideo")


Best Actress
Christine Neubauer (Germany, "Hanna's Decision")


Best Director
Brian Kirk (UK, "Great Expectations")


Best Screenwriter
Sarah Phelps (UK, "Great Expectations")


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