Interesting Facts About When The Camelia Blooms, Drama That Won the Highest Award at Baeksang Awards 2020

Kapanlagi.com - Baeksang Awards 2020 was successfully held on June 5, 2020. Many surprises were presented at the awards ceremony for South Korean drama and film industry professionals. In addition to the enchanting red carpet appearances of the attending actors and actresses, the attention-grabbing live performance by child actors, and the list of winners.

WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS became one of the dramas that won multiple awards at the event. In fact, this drama that aired at the end of 2019 successfully won the Daesang, the highest award at Baeksang Awards. For those who haven't watched it yet, let's check out the interesting facts about this drama first!

1. Became Drama with the Highest Rating at the End of 2020

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WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS features Gong Hyo Jin and Kang Ha Neul as the main cast. This drama was very popular in South Korea because of its relatable storyline and the heartfelt acting of the actors. In fact, in its final episode, WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS became the drama with the highest episode ratings at the end of 2019! 

2. Swept Nominations and Most Awards

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Due to its popularity in South Korea, this drama received the most nominations at the Baeksang Awards 2020. There were surprises during the event because WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS successfully won 4 awards. The wins include Best Screenplay received by Im Sang Choon, Best Supporting Actor for Oh Jung Se, Best Actor given to Kang Ha Neul, and the highest honor, Daesang.

3. Telling the Complexity of Single Mother's Life

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The most captivating thing about WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS is its storyline that is highly related to daily life. This drama tells the story of Dong Baek (Gong Hyo Jin), a single mother who struggles to raise her child, Kim Pil Gu (Kim Kang Hoon). Dong Baek opens a small shop to survive.

This drama portrays the image of a single mother who often receives negative stigma from people around her. Especially when she is approached by Hwang Yong Shik (Kang Ha Neul), a young, innocent, and enthusiastic police officer who is crazy about Dong Baek. Kang Ha Neul's acting deserves applause, which is why he won the Best Actor Drama award at Baeksang 2020.

However, romance is a luxury for single mothers like Dong Baek. On one hand, she needs someone's presence after being alone for so long. But on the other hand, the criticism from neighbors and Yong Shik's mother who does not give her approval puts her in a dilemma. Not to mention the strong protests from her son, Pil Gu, and the presence of Pil Gu's biological father, which makes everything even more complicated.

4. Seasoned with a Thrilling Murder Story

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In addition to the combination of romance, comedy, and family that makes you feel like riding a roller coaster while watching this drama, WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS also incorporates a thrilling crime element. It is told that Dong Baek is the only survivor of a serial murder case that happened several years ago and the killer is targeting her again. As a police officer who wants to protect his loved one, Yong Shik tries to reinvestigate the murder case in order to catch the suspect.

For those who have never watched it, WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS is a highly recommended drama to binge-watch. There are many lessons and life stories with deep meanings that can be found there. It's no wonder that this drama won the Daesang at the Baeksang Awards 2020!

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