The Apple TV drama series Pachinko starring Lee Min Ho, Youn Yuh Jung, Kim Min Ha, and Jin Ha has been selected as one of the winners of the Peabody Awards 2023.
Apple TV Drama Series PACHINKO Wins Peabody Awards 2023
The Peabody Awards are prestigious broadcasting awards in the United States to recognize excellence in broadcasting. Since 1941, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the University of Georgia’s board of directors have hosted the award ceremony annually.
The awards recognize stories that effectively convey essential social issues and voices that protect public interests, promote empathy, and deepen our understanding of our world.
On May 10 (US time), the 83rd annual Peabody Awards winners announced. The Korean language drama series Pachinko is among the selected winners. It tells an unforgettable tale of war and peace, love and separation, victory and judgement.
PACHINKO’s Peabody Award-Winning
‘Pachinko’ is a multigenerational saga grounded in heartrending tales of love and loss. For presenting a global, forward-thinking vision of storytelling that defies borders while telling culturally specific tales, #Pachinko is a #PeabodyWinner. 🏆✨https://t.co/bXFW7vTDBf pic.twitter.com/4ZZZksNf4K
— Peabody Awards (@PeabodyAwards) May 9, 2023
Pachinko is an Apple TV drama series based on the bestseller novel by Lee Min Jin. Directors Kogonada and Justin Chon directed the show, and Soo Hugh and Lauren Yee wrote the script.
The popular series has captured the attention of viewers around the globe with its fascinating plot that begins with a forbidden romance and takes the audience on a journey through Korea, Japan, and the United States.
This captivating drama features top-notch South Korean actors, including Oscar-winning Yoon Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha, Jin Ha, and many others.
According to Peabody, Pachinko has won a Peabody award for its exceptional portrayal of a family’s history that spans several decades. The show captures a personal and epic feeling while offering a unique, global perspective on contemporary television that transcends borders and tells culturally specific stories.
Lee Min Ho Celebrates 17th Debut Anniversary & PACHINKO Peabody Winner
On May 10, actor Lee Min Ho celebrated his 17th year in the entertainment industry. And surprisingly, Pachinko drama was also honored at the Peabody Awards on the same day.
The actor, widely known for acting in numerous hit Korean dramas, took to his personal Instagram and showed lots of presents (flowers, cakes, and more) with the caption, “happy today 17th anniversary and Peabody winner (love) thx everyone.”
Yes @ActorLeeMinHo, there’s lots to celebrate! 🥳💐🌺🌸 Happy #17yearswithLeeMinho & congrats! Now you can add the prestigious accolade #PeabodyWinner to your already impressive accomplishments! 🏆✨🫶
— Peabody Awards (@PeabodyAwards) May 10, 2023
(📸: @ActorLeeMinHo on IG) #Pachinko #PeabodyAwardshttps://t.co/eEkg5gMYo1 pic.twitter.com/FncDPHHu1r
83rd Peabody Awards Ceremony
The 83rd Peabody Awards ceremony in 2023 will be held on Sunday, June 11, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Congratulations to all the cast and crew of Pachinko for Peabody Awards winning!
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