Running Man's Kim Jong Kook amongst the stars who graced the Asian Television Awards 2017 > SPECIAL

SINGAPORE - The 22^nd Asian Television Awards, held at Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre on 1 December, achieved its biggest scale yet. The annual awards event spanning over 2 days, saw 267 nominees from 19 Asian countries and handed out a total of 42 awards. This year was also different from the past where tickets were being sold instead of given out.

The star-studded event was attended by international and local celebrities including Running Man's Kim Jong Kook, Taiwanese-Korean heartthrob Bii, Indonesian balladeer Afgansyah Reza, Australian Electronic DJ GG Magree and Singapore's own Joanna Dong who clinched third place in Sing! China talent program.

Korean content and entertainment were also recognized in the region as a total of 5 programs were awarded, dominating the documentary, wildlife program and drama categories. 

KBS drama 'Love in the Moonlight' starring Park Bo Gum and Kim Yoo Jung as the main leads took the winning spot in the 'Best Drama Series' category, with tvN drama 'Goblin' being highly commended. Another notable win was Mnet's music variety program 'Golden Tambourine' which snagged the 'Best Music Programme' award.

For more scoops on what went on during ATA 2017, check out @AsianTVAwards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Stay tuned for next year's edition and let the organizers know which Korean artiste you wish to see at Asian Television Awards 2018!