The Blue Dragon Series Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is organised by ''
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Chosun Ilbo
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The Blue Dragon Series Awards considers only original dramas and variety shows produced and invested in by streaming services offered in Korea, including
Netflix
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,
Disney+
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Apple TV+
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, WATCHA, wavve,
Kakao TV
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,
Coupang Play
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, and
TVING
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History
It was created in 2022 by ''
Sports Chosun
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'' newspaper.
The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards ceremony was held on July 19, 2022 at
Incheon
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Paradise Hotel. In this edition, 13 categories were awarded. The nominations for 13 categories were announced for the Korean
OTT's series.
Categories
* Best Drama
* Best Entertainment Program
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Male Entertainer
* Best Female Entertainer
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best New Actor
* Best New Actress
* Best New Male Entertainer
* Best New Female Entertainer
* Popular Star Award
Awards
References
External links
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{{South Korean television award shows
South Korean television awards
Awards established in 2022
Annual events in South Korea