terrestrial channel of the year

WINNER
KBS 2TV
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
Korea

terrestrial broadcaster of the year

WINNER
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
Korea

The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is the key public service broadcaster in Korea. As the most prestigious and infl uential organisation in the nation, KBS provides communication channels for diverse voices and opinions in the midst of the dynamic transformations of the 21st century. Established in 1927, KBS is proud of its history, laying the foundation of public service broadcasting in Korea. The role of KBS will be highlighted as popularity of Korean content grows worldwide. Around 5,000 employees spread across three TV channels; including KBS 2TV channel which is famous for its drama and entertainment programmes, and seven radio channels; and hailing from the national headquarters in Seoul, 18 local stations and 13 overseas bureau; are doing their best to make the future of broadcasting work for the audience.

Winners at ATA 2012: The Princess’ Man for Best Drama Series;
Gag Concert – 600th Episode Special for Best Comedy Programme

Highly Commended at ATA 2012: KBS Drama Special – Duet for Best Single Drama or Telemovie Programme

HIGHLY COMMENDED, for TERRESTRIAL CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
ntv7, NatSeven TV Sdn Bhd
Malaysia

HIGHLY COMMENDED, for TERRESTRIAL BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Singapore

“We are very, very excited and happy to have won these awards. Maybe it’s due to K-Pop music’s power and Korean drama’s power in this region. But it is really unexpected for us. I am the Director of Gag Concert and all I had hoped to win was the award for Best Comedy Programme. So winning that and the Terrestrial Channel and Broadcaster of the Year awards are just wonderful. KBS is now the leading broadcaster in Asia so it is a very great thing. With these prizes, from now on we should do our best even more in Asia.” – Soo Min, Seh, Chief Producer, Entertainment, KBS

cable & satellite channel of the year

WINNER
ICS (International Channel Shanghai)
Shanghai Media Group
China

cable & satellite network of the year

WINNER
Shanghai Media Group
China

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) is a multimedia television and radio broadcasting, news and Internet company. SMG’s core business covers such fi elds as content production, business operation and investment for fi lms, TV shows, comics and animations, fi nancial reports, sports games, fashion programs, documentaries, large events, TV shopping and new media services. Its International Channel Shanghai (ICS) is the only comprehensive TV Channel in China broadcasting both English and Japanese (with Chinese subtitles), reaching 5 million cable TV households in Shanghai and an even wider audience through its website www.ICShanghai.com.

Winners at ATA 2012: Culture Matters: The Tiger Mom Roars for Best Talk Show;
The Amazing Race: China Rush (Season Two) for Best Adaptation of an Existing Format

HIGHLY COMMENDED, for CABLE & SATELLITE CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
AXN Asia, SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore

HIGHLY COMMENDED, for CABLE & SATELLITE NETWORK OF THE YEAR
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore

“I was very surprised, and two awards was in my expectation but to get four is just out of this world. So I am very very happy. It’s such an amazing moment. We got four awards tonight and I think this shows that Chinese television is developing and the quality is getting better. Also we get to learn from other Asian counterparts at the Asian TV Awards. We hope we can continue to improve our programming.” – Lin Li, Deputy Director, Vision Department, International Channel Shanghai