KBS 'Dream High' wins two honors at TV awards ceremony in Japan

Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon (left) and Kim Soo-hyun (right) at the 'SkyPerfect TV Award 2011' in Tokyo, Japan on October 5, 2011. [Sankei Sports]

KBS’ musical drama "Dream High" won two honors at a TV awards ceremony in Japan this week, according to a Japanese media outlet on Thursday. Japan's daily paper Sankei Sports reported that "Dream High" was handed the grand prize and Hallyu award at the 'SkyPerfect TV Award 2011' which took place in Tokyo on October 5. Bae and actor Kim Soo-hyun were in attendance for the ceremony and received the awards on behalf of the "Dream High" cast. The show, a joint production between top entertainment firms KEYEAST and JYP Entertainment, tells the story of six students who attend Kirin Art School who dream of becoming a star. It also starred 2PM members Taecyeon and Wooyoung, miss A's Suzy, T-ara's Eun-jung and songstress IU. The series brought in viewership ratings in the 18 to 20 percent range during its two-month run in Korea since early January and aired on Japan's DATV and TBS this year. The cast of "Dream High" also visited the country last month for the DVD release event which took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo. ※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@10 아시아 Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>