Filipino actor Paulo Avelino, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, and NCT's Jaemin have emerged as the top vote-getters in their respective categories in the popularity voting for the 2026 Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA), according to the event's official website.
Global fan voting for the SDA 2026 Outstanding Korean Drama and Outstanding Asian Drama categories concluded on July 17, 2026, with Avelino leading the Asian actor category, Jisoo topping the Korean actress category, and Jaemin leading the Korean actor category. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 2026 in Seoul.
The Seoul International Drama Awards, established in 2006, recognize excellence in television drama production worldwide. The popularity categories are determined entirely by fan votes from around the globe.
