Had I Not Seen the Sun Won Best Series in Seoul
The 20-episode drama secured the top honor at the Seoul International Drama Awards on Thursday.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Science Fiction
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The series Had I Not Seen the Sun was named best series at the Seoul International Drama Awards. Producer Phoebe Ma accepted the award on behalf of the production team.
Why it matters
The recognition reflects the growing international profile of the 20-episode drama, which previously saw star Tseng Jing-hua receive best actor honors at the Global OTT Awards.
The series consists of 20 episodes and was released on Netflix in two parts at the end of 2025. It is currently nominated for six awards at the 61st Golden Bell Awards.
The players
Had I Not Seen the Sun
This is a 20-episode television drama series originally released on Netflix.
Phoebe Ma
She is a producer who officially accepted the best series award on behalf of the show.
Tseng Jing-hua
He is an actor who received best actor honors at the Global OTT Awards in June 2026.
The details
Producer Phoebe Ma represented the production at the ceremony held in Seoul. The project maintains high visibility following earlier industry recognition for its lead actor.
Timeline
The series was released on Netflix in two parts at the end of 2025.
Tseng Jing-hua won best actor at the Global OTT Awards in June 2026.
The series won best series at the Seoul International Drama Awards on October 9, 2026.
The 61st Golden Bell Awards ceremony is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
The Asian Television Awards ceremony will take place in November 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The win highlights the rising influence of international streaming dramas within global awards circuits. It follows a pattern set by the 61st Golden Bell Awards regarding prestige TV recognition.
Viewers can access the 20-episode series on the Netflix streaming platform. The show's recent awards success may lead to increased visibility and promotional placement within the platform interface.
The takeaway
The continued success of the series across multiple international award platforms underscores the importance of cross-border recognition for streaming content. Audiences should look for these award-winning titles when choosing new shows to watch on major platforms.
What happens next
The series will be represented at the 61st Golden Bell Awards on October 24, 2026, and will compete at the Asian Television Awards in November 2026 and the Asian Academy Creative Awards in December 2026.
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