Actor Duong Duong has just been named in the "Best Asian Star" category voted by audiences at the Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) 2026.
According to the results announced by the organizers, Duong Duong topped the list with 48.18% of the total votes, equivalent to more than 1.8 million votes, thanks to her role as Han Lap in the movie "Pham Nhan Tu Tien Truyen".
This is a category completely voted by fans through the Idol Charm application. Audiences in many countries can participate in voting to choose their favorite actors and works.
Compared to many television awards in China that only limit the scope of domestic voting, this category is international in scale when expanded to fans around the world.
Immediately after the results were announced, the keyword related to Duong Duong and "Pham Nhan Tu Tien Truyen" quickly attracted attention on social networks. Fans expressed their joy when the male actor continued to affirm his appeal after a long time returning to the historical drama genre.
In "Pham Nhan Tu Tien Truyen", Duong Duong plays Han Lap - a young man of ordinary background but gradually stepping into the path of immortality with perseverance, bravery and survival will. This is also one of the most famous characters in Chinese fantasy novels.
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Vong Ngu, gathers a large production crew and is considered one of the key projects of Chinese cinema in 2026.
However, it should be noted that "Best Asian Star" is an award voted by fans, not a category judged by professional judges. This form is similar to audience favorite awards at many regional award ceremonies.
Meanwhile, the official competition categories of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 have not yet announced the nomination list.
According to the plan, the awards ceremony will take place on October 8 in Seoul and will be broadcast live on KBS channel.
Seoul International Drama Awards was established in 2006, is an annual award to honor outstanding television works and artists around the world. The award is organized by the Seoul International Drama Awards Organizing Committee in coordination with the Korea Broadcasting Association (KBA), with the support of Korean cultural and media management agencies.
