Kim Go Eun’s ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Bags Recognition at 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards

The Kim Go Eun-led K-drama "Yumi's Cells" scores a major achievement at the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA).

The webtoon-based K-drama is the latest series to win an award at a prestigious ceremony.

Held at the Chijmes Hall in Singapore on December 7 and 8, 2022 AACA honors contents released throughout the year in Asia.

Kim Go Eun's 'Yumi's cells' Recognized at the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards

In a report, "Yumi's Cells" which stars Kim Go Eun, Ahn bo Hyun and GOT7's Jinyoung, bagged Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT.

The webtoon-based drama surpassed its contenders which include China's "The Rap of China," "Ghost Cleansing Ltd" from Hong Kong, "Seribu Nina" from Malaysia, "Still" from the Philippines, India's "Mumbai Diaries" "Identiti" from Singapore, and "Wannabe" from Thailand.

Studio Dragon's producer Yoo Seul Gi, graced the stage to accept the award on behalf of officials of "Yumi's Cells."

During his acceptance speech, the Studio Dragon producer shared that the webtoon-based series is "a new challenge" for them but were "grateful to be given an award for this challenge."

Apart from the show's recent award, "Yumi's cells" also scored a nod at the first-ever Blue Dragon Series Awards for Best Picture.

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In addition, Kim Go Eun also took home the award for Best Actress for her performance as Kim Yumi.

Will There Be 'Yumi's Cells' Season 3?

Initially released in September 2021, "Yumi's Cells" is based on a popular webtoon by Lee Dong Geon which follows the story of an ordinary office girl, living an extraordinary life along with her adorable cells.

The titular role is played by Kim Go Eun who is in search of genuine love.

After a failed and traumatic relationship that caused her Love Cell to go on hiatus, she emerges and leads Sepho village to help Yumi with her situation.

On her interesting and colorful love journey, she meets Go Woong, played by Ahn Bo Hyun, and her officemate Yoo Bobby, portrayed by GOT7's Jinyoung.

For two seasons, viewers get to witness the highs and lows of Kim Yumi and her loveline with Ahn Bo Hyun and GOT7's Jinyoung.

While "Yumi's cells 2" wrapped up the season successfully, the broadcast network and officials are tight-lipped on whether season 3 will be released anytime soon.

However, the screenwriter previously mentioned that the webtoon-based series will return with multiple seasons.

Meanwhile, months after season 2 ended, the production team spoke about the question regarding the highly anticipated season.

In a report, the official said that they are "thankful that viewers have expectations for season 3 as much as they have loved seasons 1 and 2," however, the team " needs to take a break first" before discussing possibilities of season 3.

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Written by Geca Wills