Are you really a fan of K-dramas if you still haven’t watched the Emmy-nominated series? Daily dose of sunshine? Netflix show may have lost to Argentinian television program division palermo at the 52nd International Emmy Awards, but the theme of the series is what makes it so special. daily dose of sunshinewhich explores the sensitive topic of mental health issues, was listed in the comedy category. Social media users have found this classification inappropriate due to its subject matter and storyline. Many people have expressed their disapproval over the matter and criticized the organizers of the awards ceremony by sharing notes on X (formerly Twitter).

Netflix shared this announcement on Sunday (November 24) daily dose of sunshine “Nominated for Best Comedy Series at the 52nd International Emmy Awards”. People immediately reacted to the post.

This ray of sun has become global#DailyDoseofSunshine Has been nominated for Best Comedy Series at the 52nd International Emmy Awards!#InternationalEmmyAwards #netflix pic.twitter.com/GWmbzqITv2

– Netflix K-Content (@netflixkcontent) 24 November 2024

One user wrote, “Strange that this is nominated for best comedy because I was crying every episode.”

Funny it got nominated for Best Comedy because I was crying every episode

– Emily ♡ (@lalisavtaehyung) 24 November 2024

“Comedy!!! This is not the category I would put that drama in,” said another.

Comedy!!! This is not the category I would put that play in.

– Angela Thompson?????????????????? (@angelathompson5) 24 November 2024

Someone commented, “Comedy? I mean it’s wonderful but it’s as far from comedy as I can imagine. Very serious series and subject matter.”

comedy? I mean it’s wonderful but it’s as far from comedy as I can imagine. Very serious series and topics

– Incendy (@incendy) 24 November 2024

“Comedy? I must have missed the humor behind the tears,” read one sarcastic comment.

comedy? I must have missed the humor behind the tears.

– Vava ☾ (@XVAvaliciousX) 24 November 2024

“I can’t believe there will be a melodrama about mental health in the Emmys comedy category. What???? This is funny. It deserves to be nominated but it’s definitely no laughing matter,” criticized one person.

I can’t believe there will be a melodrama about mental health in the Emmys comedy category. What???? This is funny.

It deserves a nomination but it was definitely no laughing matter.???? https://t.co/aUyEl05xgh

– Arwa??????️?????????️ #Tiredt (@Arwa_SJW) 25 November 2024

One K-drama fan found it “sad” that a film that talks about “mental health” was placed in the comedy category.

I mean this movie basically talks about mental health…and classifying it as a comedy is sad

– I am Sol and Ryu Senje’s daughter (@iseeyougo_) 16 November 2024

coming back daily dose of sunshineThe 2023 show is directed by Kim Nam-su and Lee Jae-kyu. It is based on the popular webtoon It’s morning in the psychiatric ward By Lee Ra-ha. The series revolves around a compassionate nurse working in psychiatry, who becomes a ray of light to those under her charge. Despite the challenges that come her way, she doesn’t forget to spread a smile and stay positive.

Meanwhile, the International Emmy Awards were held on November 25 in New York City. Hosted by actor-comedian Vir Das, it was a grand night of triumphs and applause.