KitaDrama Awards
May 2026 Edition

KitaDrama
Awards

Fan-voted and editorial awards honoring the best dramas, performances, and moments across the KitaDrama universe each month.

8
Award Categories
840K+
Votes Cast
24
Nominees
May 31
Voting Ends
🏆 Best Drama — Shadows of Seoul🎭 Best Actress — Jeon Ji-hyun🎬 Best Actor — Lee Min-ho🎵 Best OST — Moonlit Confession✨ Best New Drama — Midnight Frequency💎 Hidden Gem — Jade Dragon Clan👻 Best Villain — Oh Jung-se❤️ Fan Moment — The Rain Confession (Ep 14)🏆 Best Drama — Shadows of Seoul🎭 Best Actress — Jeon Ji-hyun🎬 Best Actor — Lee Min-ho🎵 Best OST — Moonlit Confession✨ Best New Drama — Midnight Frequency💎 Hidden Gem — Jade Dragon Clan👻 Best Villain — Oh Jung-se❤️ Fan Moment — The Rain Confession (Ep 14)

May 2026 Winners

Voting closes May 31 • 840,000+ votes cast

Best Drama

Editorial Pick
Winner
Shadows of Seoul

The standout drama that captivated audiences and critics alike this month.

1
Shadows of Seoul
Shadows of Seoul

Korean Historical • 16 Episodes • 9.2★

60%
2
The Burning Throne
The Burning Throne

Korean Fantasy • 20 Episodes • 9.0★

30%
3
Neon Bangkok
Neon Bangkok

Thai Crime Thriller • 24 Episodes • 9.1★

10%

Best Actor

Editorial Pick
Winner
Lee Min-ho

Outstanding performance that moved viewers to tears — or had them on the edge of their seats.

1
Lee Min-ho
Lee Min-ho

Shadows of Seoul — Prince Sejin

52%
2
Song Joong-ki
Song Joong-ki

The Burning Throne — Demon King Kael

32%
3
Nadech Kugimiya
Nadech Kugimiya

Neon Bangkok — Detective Sorawit

16%

Best Actress

Editorial Pick
Winner
Jeon Ji-hyun

A performance so compelling, you forgot you were watching a drama.

1
Jeon Ji-hyun
Jeon Ji-hyun

Shadows of Seoul — Court Lady Yeon

55%
2
Kim Ji-won
Kim Ji-won

The Burning Throne — High Priestess Ara

33%
3
Yaya Urassaya
Yaya Urassaya

Neon Bangkok — Inspector Nari

12%

Best OST

Fan Vote
Winner
"Moonlit Confession"

The track you kept on repeat long after the episode ended.

1
"Moonlit Confession"
"Moonlit Confession"

Shadows of Seoul — Performed by AKMU feat. IU

62%
2
"Bangkok Rain"
"Bangkok Rain"

Neon Bangkok — Performed by Stamp Apichart

29%
3
"Eternal Flame"
"Eternal Flame"

The Burning Throne — Performed by Chanyeol x Punch

10%

Best New Drama

Editorial Pick
Winner
Midnight Frequency

The freshest arrival that immediately dominated watch lists.

1
Midnight Frequency
Midnight Frequency

J-Drama Thriller • Upcoming • 9.0★

54%
2
Secret Recipe
Secret Recipe

Thai Romance • 18 Episodes • 8.5★

32%
3
My Perfect Monday
My Perfect Monday

J-Drama Romance • 10 Episodes • 8.7★

14%

Hidden Gem

Fan Vote
Winner
Jade Dragon Clan

The under-the-radar drama that deserves ten times the attention it's getting.

1
Jade Dragon Clan
Jade Dragon Clan

Chinese Wuxia • 60 Episodes • 8.9★

54%
2
Dynasty of Lies
Dynasty of Lies

Chinese Historical • 45 Episodes • 8.8★

32%
3
Secret Recipe
Secret Recipe

Thai Romance • 18 Episodes • 8.5★

14%

Best Villain

Fan Vote
Winner
Oh Jung-se

The character you love to hate — and secretly kind of root for.

1
Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se

The Burning Throne — High General Mael

61%
2
Tony Leung
Tony Leung

Dynasty of Lies — Minister Huang Wei

29%
3
Chen Kun
Chen Kun

Dynasty of Lies — Shadow Advisor Liang

10%

Fan Favourite Moment

Fan Vote
Winner
"The Rain Confession" — Ep 14

That one scene that broke the internet and had everyone screaming.

1
"The Rain Confession" — Ep 14
"The Rain Confession" — Ep 14

Shadows of Seoul — Yeon & Sejin finally say the words

62%
2
"Final Showdown" — Ep 20
"Final Showdown" — Ep 20

The Burning Throne — The God Battle sequence

27%
3
"The Loop Breaks" — Ep 8
"The Loop Breaks" — Ep 8

My Perfect Monday — The barista finally remembers

11%
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Past Winners

Hall of Fame

Every month's best drama, preserved in glory

The Burning Throne
April

The Burning Throne

Best Actor: Song Joong-ki

2.4M views
Neon Bangkok
March

Neon Bangkok

Best Actor: Nadech Kugimiya

1.9M views
Jade Dragon Clan
February

Jade Dragon Clan

Best Actor: Xiao Zhan

2.1M views
Dynasty of Lies
January

Dynasty of Lies

Best Actor: Chen Kun

1.7M views