South Korean Netflix series wins ‘Asian Emmys’ in Vietnam

Popular Netflix show ‘Taxi Driver 2’ from South Korea, featuring several scenes shot in Vietnam, was honored as Best Drama Series at the 28th Asian Television Awards ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on the weekend. The Asian Television Awards ceremony, an annual event celebrating excellence in the Asian television industry, debuted in Vietnam at the Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10 on Saturday night. The awards ceremony saw the presentation of over 20 prizes in various categories, with South Korean show ‘Taxi Driver 2,’ which had been released internationally via Netflix, securing the Best Drama Series title. Vietnamese actor Nguyen Quoc Truong Thinh at the 28th Asian Television Awards ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 13, 2024. Originating in 1996, the Asian Television Awards, often likened to the ‘Emmys of Asia,’ is a prestigious ceremony where winners are chosen by a committee of over 50 members.