Popular K-Drama’s “Comedy” Nomination For “International Emmy Awards” Sparks Major Confusion
The Emmy Awards have a range of awards in the worldwide television industry, with many ceremonies held throughout the year, with its own set of rules and award categories. One of the upcoming events is the International Emmys, which recognizes the best television programs initially produced and aired outside the United States in different categories.
A K-Dramas appearance for best comedy has sparked confusion.
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Netizens were surprised when it was announced that Daily Dose of Sunshine was nominated for best comedy.
The show follows nurse Jung Da Eun (Park Bo Young), who is a third-year nurse who has gone from working in internal medicine to the psychiatric department.
During the episodes, Da Eun goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, looking into how the patients are feeling and trying to overcome challenges coming her way. It covers a range of mental illnesses and sheds light on the experiences of those who suffer.
When the announcement was tweeted…
Nominee Highlight for Comedy:
“Daily Dose of Sunshine”
Produced by Film Monster / Netflix
South KoreaWatch the #iemmyNOM trailer here: https://t.co/sO3l6pWWdN pic.twitter.com/OxtsWAw0VD
— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 13, 2024
Netizens were confused.
While many were so happy Daily Dose of Sunshine had been nominated, they were very confused that it was put in the “comedy” category. While it is classed as a medical drama and comedy, netizens shared how it was anything but hilarious, pointing out the important and sometimes sad topics discussed throughout the show.
I need the Emmy’s to define comedy for us. https://t.co/9d35sWZI5R
— Nabi🦋 (@nabiscocoon) November 14, 2024
I have 2 thoughts
1 – Emmy nomination let's go! #dailydoseofsunshine is so well-written and directed with such care and sensitivity to the material. The actors were phenomenal
2 – Comedy? Wait, what??? https://t.co/CKlkKvVZDJ— Ggomiii the wheeinthusiast🦋 (@gararosita) November 15, 2024
is comedy in the room with us? 😭
— 달빛 (@letsdrlveaway) November 14, 2024
Topics that cause a good laugh according to the Emmys:
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia/su**ide
Panic disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Social phobia
Delusions
Self harm
Pseudodementia
PTSD
BPD
Dissociative depression
Mental Illness stigmaLet’s all laugh together 🙂 https://t.co/JbEPN199ic
— Diadem⁷ occupies (@DiademNie) November 14, 2024
How is this show a comedy when I cried buckets wtf Emmy?? Did you even watch it? 😅😂 https://t.co/SwE3IuxvkG
— 비비안✨𝓥𝓲𝓿.☘︎ ݁ #열혈사제2 🔛 (@_vvvh_) November 14, 2024
The show garnered a lot of attention when it started airing at the end of 2023.