KBS extends 2026 KBS 연기대상 vote after unaired drama backlash
KBS moved the nominee recommendation survey's deadline to 30 November after listings for unaired dramas drew fairness criticism.
KBS has extended its nominee recommendation survey for the 2026 KBS 연기대상 to 30 November at 9 a.m., after criticism that the survey listed dramas that have not yet aired as candidates. The original deadline was 12 November at 5 p.m.
The survey, conducted among KBS-accredited reporters, included the historical drama 문무 and the Drama Special 2026 사운드: 트랙, according to joynews24.com. 문무 premieres on 14 November, while the Drama Special series begins on 18 November.
Cast members from 문무 appeared in the supporting, newcomer and best couple categories, including multi-person couple combinations. Unaired Drama Special episodes had cast members listed in the newcomer and youth acting categories.
KBS said the final nominees will be decided by a KBS Drama Center CP meeting based on the survey results. The broadcaster said it holds the recommendation vote every November to prepare pre-recorded VCRs and cast bookings for the live ceremony.
The 2026 KBS 연기대상 will air live on KBS 2TV on 31 December 2026 and cover dramas aired in 2026. The survey began on 3 November 2026. 문무 has been described as a 30 billion won-scale year-end production and KBS's 35th large-scale historical drama.
Quick answers
When will the 2026 KBS 연기대상 air?
KBS said the ceremony will air live on KBS 2TV on 31 December 2026.
Why did KBS extend the nominee recommendation survey?
KBS extended the deadline to 30 November at 9 a.m. after criticism that unaired dramas 문무 and 2026 사운드: 트랙 were listed as candidates.
How are the final nominees chosen?
KBS said final nominees will be decided by a KBS Drama Center CP meeting based on the survey results.