Netflix's original sci-fi movie "Space Sweepers," which premiered in 2021 and starred Kim Tae Ri and Song Joong Ki, received nominations in these two huge awarding ceremonies abroad.
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'Space Sweepers' Receives Nominates at 2022 Hugo Awards, 57th Nebula Awards
As it turns one year this year, 2022, the record-breaking South Korean film "Space Sweepers" gets nominated for the 2022 Hugo Awards and 57th Nebula Awards, known as two major sci-fi literary awards events in the United States.
On April 7, the 80th World Science Fiction Convention officially revealed the set of candidates for the 2022 Hugo Awards. "Space Sweepers" is nominated for the Best Dramatic Presentation, competing with Disney's "Encanto," Marvel Studios' "Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," WandaVision," Denis Villeneuve's "Dune," and David Lowery's "The Green Knight,"
This category targets science fiction, fantasy, and other related works produced in dramatic forms, such as movies, series, radio broadcasts, music, and games.
On the other hand, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), which is the primary organizer of this year's 57th Nebula Awards also unveiled the final nominees. Song Joong Ki and Kim Tae Ri's movie was able to land under the Outstanding Dramatic Presentation category along with "Encanto," "The Green Knight," "WandaVision," "Rocky," and "Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."
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Netflix's original film made history as it is the first-ever South Korean work to bag nominations in the said award ceremonies.
Furthermore, "Space Sweepers" dominated Netflix's Top 10 list worldwide since its release in February last year. It also received positive reviews from viewers in Korea and abroad.
Is It True? 'Space Sweepers' to Have a Sequel
Due to its popularity overseas, "Space Sweepers" might produce a sequel. According to Star News last May 2021, Song Joong Ki and Kim Tae Ri's movie would be getting a new season.
In addition, VFX supervisors Jeong Cheol Min and Jeong Seong Jin who worked with the production team in season one reportedly agreed to supervise again "Space Sweepers 2." Its original cast is not yet confirmed whether they will also be appearing in the next sequel.
The sci-fi movie bagged multiple awards in numerous ceremonies. Some of them include Best Art Direction at the 30th annual Buil Film Awards and the Best Technical Awards at the 2021 Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
Adding to its achievements, "Space Sweepers" ranked fifth in the top 20 Most-Mentioned K-movies on Twitter, globally.
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Congratulations to "Space Sweepers" team!
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