2023 Brand Of The Year Awards Winners List: All You Need To Know
On Monday, September 4, the highly anticipated 2023 Brand of the Year Awards revealed its impressive lineup of winners, celebrating outstanding achievements across various facets of the entertainment industry in South Korea. This annual event, organized by the Korean Consumer Brand Committee and the Korean Consumer Forum, spotlights individuals who have excelled in their respective fields. A staggering 8.01 million votes from the Korean public played a pivotal role in determining the deserving recipients. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this year’s honorees, from K-pop stars to K-drama luminaries.
Winners of the 2023 Brand of the Year Awards
Entertainment Industry Takes Center Stage
The 2023 Brand of the Year Awards ceremony shone a spotlight on the vibrant and diverse entertainment industry, a source of immense pride in South Korea due to its global popularity. Artists from various domains, including K-pop, K-drama, YouTube, and more, received well-deserved recognition for their remarkable talents and contributions over the past year.
K-pop Winners
The K-pop category showcased some of the biggest names in the music industry:
- IVE: Female Idol
- SEVENTEEN: Male Idol
- BLACKPINK’s Jisoo: Female Solo Artist
- Lim Young Woong: Male Solo Artist
- Younha: Female Vocalist
- Kim Feel: Male Vocalist
- tripleS: Rookie Female Idol
- BOYNEXTDOOR: Rookie Male Idol
- H1-KEY: Rising Star Female Idol
- TEMPEST: Rising Star Male Idol
- SEVENTEEN’s BSS: Unit Group
- Forestella: Crossover Group
- Red Velvet’s Yeri: Idol Actress
- ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo: Idol Actor
- IVE’s An Yu Jin: Female Variety Idol
- SHINee’s Key: Male Variety Idol
K-drama and Films Winners
The K-drama and films category recognized the excellence in the world of acting:
- Kim So Yeon: Drama Actress
- Lee Dong Wook: Drama Actor
- IU: Movie Actress
- Ma Dong Seok: Movie Actor
- Lim Ji Yeon: OTT Actress
- Lee Do Hyun: OTT Actor
- Shin Ye Eun: Rising Star Actress
- Lee Shin Young: Rising Star Actor
- Jin Kyung: Scene-Stealing Female Actor
- Go Kyu Pil: Scene-Stealing Male Actor
- Choo Young Woo: Rookie Actor
- Jo Aram (formerly known as gugudan’s Hyeyeon): Rookie Actress
Korean Entertainment Winners
This category celebrated the diverse talents within the entertainment industry:
- Uhm Jung Hwa: Female Multi-Entertainer
- Lee Yi Kyung: Male Multi-Entertainer
- Jang Do Yeon: Female Variety Star
- Yoo Jae Suk: Male Variety Star
- GOT7’s Youngjae: Radio DJ
- Lee Eun Ji: Comedienne
- Moon Se Yoon: Comedian
- Park Se Mi: Hot Icon
- Lee Eun Ji: Female Entertainer
- Jo Se Ho: Male Entertainer
- Park Kyung Lim: MC
- BTOB’s Changsub: Web Variety MC
- Oh Eun Young: Professional Entertainer
- Yun Sung Bin: Sports Entertainer
- Jason and Hong Hyun Hee: Best Couple
- SNL Korea: OTT Variety Program
- Adventure by Accident 2: Travel Variety Program
- You Quiz on the Block: Talk Show
- No Prepare: YouTube Variety Program
- Psick University: YouTube Comedy Channel
The 2023 Brand of the Year Awards brought together a constellation of stars from the entertainment industry in South Korea. From the electrifying world of K-pop to the compelling narratives of K-drama and the dynamic realm of online content creation, this year’s winners truly showcased their exceptional talents and dedication. Congratulations to all the honorees who have continued to captivate audiences and inspire admiration with their contributions.
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