[NEWS🏆] Junoh Lee Wins Best Music at the Cannes International Series Festival

Korean Drama Wins Best Music at Canneseries for the First Time — A Landmark Moment on the Global Stage 🏆

(Canneseries website)

Composer and music director Junoh Lee has been honored with the Best Music Award in the Feature Series Competition at the 8th Cannes International Series Festival (CANNESERIES) for his work on the Korean drama S-Line.

The award was presented during the closing ceremony held on April 29, 2025 (local time) at the Lumière Grand Theatre in Cannes, France. S-Line was the only Korean drama officially invited to this year’s competition and received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and evocative musical direction. This marks the first time a Korean drama has ever received the Best Music Award at Canneseries, and only the second time a Korean production has won a main prize at the festival, following the 2023 Best Screenplay win for Bargain.

(Junoh lee)

Upon receiving the award, Junoh Lee remarked,

“It’s a tremendous honor to receive the Best Music Award at Canneseries. I’m deeply grateful to director Ahn Joo-young for giving me the creative freedom to explore the music fully, and to production company Sidus for their trust. I also want to share this joy with composer Jeong Son, who collaborated with me throughout the project.”

The jury stated that S-Line’s music was “deeply intriguing for the way it expressed the emotional connection to the story in a new and refreshing way.”

(Sidus)

Based on a webtoon of the same name, S-Line explores an intriguing premise: a supernatural red line, visible only to some, connects individuals who have had sexual relationships. Through this bold and mysterious concept, the drama delves into the deeper layers of human connection, emotion, and choice. Junoh Lee’s musical direction, blending electronic textures with delicate soundscapes, added emotional depth and nuance to the drama’s unconventional narrative.

Despite not yet being released in Korea, S-Line received standing ovations during its official screening and drew positive reviews from major international media outlets. The series was pre-produced between September and November 2023 and is scheduled for domestic release in 2025.

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※ This award highlights Junoh Lee’s artistic approach and musical vision being recognized on an international stage, drawing attention to his future endeavors.

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