Kim Chiu named Best Global Star at iMBC Awards in South Korea

Kim Chiu was once again recognized on the international stage as she emerged as the Best Global Star at the iMBC Awards in South Korea.

The actress-TV host earned the top spot in the category, followed by Thai actress Rachanun Mahawan and Thai actress-singer Tipnaree Weerawatnodom in second and third places, respectively. Chiu’s love team partner, Paulo Avelino, also ranked fifth in the vote-based category, as announced by the awards event.

Leading iMBC’s winners are South Korean stars Byeon Woo-seok and IU who respectively won the best actor and best actress accolades.

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“Maraming maraming salamat po!” Chiu addressed her fans via her X page on Monday, Aug. 10.

Maraming maraming salamat po!!!! 🩷🥹🙏🏻 https://t.co/xqGkAZAfkk

— kim chiu (@prinsesachinita) August 10, 2026

iMBC Awards is an annual awards program hosted by iMBC Entertainment, the digital media arm of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), one of South Korea’s major broadcasting networks.

This is not the first time Chiu was honored in a South Korea-based awards event. In 2024, she won the Outstanding Asian Star award at the Seoul International Drama Awards for her portrayal of Juliana Lualhati in the series “Linlang.”

Chiu, one of the mainstays of the ABS-CBN noontime program “It’s Showtime,” marked her 20th anniversary in show business last June. /edv