In the global television industry, the Emmy Awards offer a variety of prizes. Numerous ceremonies are conducted throughout the year, and each ceremony has its own set of regulations and categories for awards.
There has been uncertainty over a K-Drama’s nomination for best comedy.
The news that Daily Dose of Sunshine was nominated for best comedy shocked online users.
The program centers on Jung Da Eun (Park Bo Young), a third-year nurse who had previously worked in internal medicine before moving to the mental unit.
Da Eun goes above and beyond during the episodes to be a beacon of hope for the people in her care, checking in on the patients’ well-being and attempting to overcome any obstacles that may arise. It discusses a variety of mental diseases and illuminates the lives of those who are affected.
International Emmy Awards TWEETED: “Nominee Highlight for Comedy: “Daily Dose of Sunshine” Produced by Film Monster / Netflix South Korea”
Henceforth, netizens were left in utter confusion.
Many were thrilled that Daily Dose of Sunshine had received a nomination, but they were perplexed as to why it was included in the “comedy” category. Despite being categorized as a comedy and medical drama, netizens pointed out that the show’s discussion of significant and occasionally depressing subjects was anything but humorous.
A user tweeted, “I need the Emmy’s to define comedy for us.”
Another added, “I have 2 thoughts: 1 – Emmy nomination let’s go! #dailydoseofsunshine is so well-written and directed with such care and sensitivity to the material. The actors were phenomenal 2 – Comedy? Wait, what???”
A third wrote, “is comedy in the room with us? 😭” While another mocked the Emmys on X: “Topics that cause a good laugh according to the Emmys: Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia/su**ide, Panic disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Social phobia, Delusions, Self harm, Pseudodementia, PTSD, BPD, Dissociative depression, Mental Illness stigma”
“Let’s all laugh together”, read a comment. Added another, “How is this show a comedy when I cried buckets wtf Emmy?? Did you even watch it?”
When the show premiered toward the end of 2023, it received a lot of traction from drama viewers and remains a favourite.
