The 2024 APAN Star Awards have announced their nominees, showcasing the best in Korean dramas from November 2023 to October 2024. As the only awards in South Korea honoring excellence across all platforms, including broadcast, cable, OTT, and web dramas, the ceremony will be a major event for fans and creators alike. Here’s a detailed breakdown of this yearโs nominees.
Best Drama
- KoreaโKhitan War
- Good Partner
- Queen of Tears
- Once Upon a Boyhood
- Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
Best Director
- Song Yeon Hwa for Doubt
- Yoon Jong Ho for Lovely Runner
- Lee Myung Woo for Once Upon a Boyhood
- Jeon Woo Sung for KoreaโKhitan War
- Jung Ji In for Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
Best Writer
- Park Kyung Hwa for The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
- Park Ji Eun for Queen of Tears
- Lee Nam Gyu for Daily Dose of Sunshine
- Lee Si Eun for Lovely Runner
- Choi Yoo Na for Good Partner
- Choi Hyo Bi for Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
Top Excellence Awards
Male (Mid-Length Drama)
- Kim Soo Hyun for Queen of Tears
- Byeon Woo Seok for Lovely Runner
- Im Si Wan for Once Upon a Boyhood
- Ji Sung for Connection
- Ji Chang Wook for Welcome to Samdalri
Female (Mid-Length Drama)
- Kim Ji Won for Queen of Tears
- Kim Tae Ri for Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
- Kim Hye Yoon for Lovely Runner
- Lee Ha Nee for Knight Flower
- Jang Na Ra for Good Partner, and My Happy Ending
Male (Long-Form Drama)
- Kim Jung Hyun for Iron Family
- Baek Sung Hyun for Su Ji and U Ri
- Uhm Ki Joon for The Escape of the Seven
- Ji Hyun Woo for Beauty and Mr. Romantic
- Choi Soo Jong for KoreaโKhitan War
Female (Long-Form Drama)
- Geum Sae Rok for Iron Family
- Uhm Hyun Kyung for The Brave Yong Su Jeong
- Uee for Live Your Own Life
- Im Soo Hyang for Beauty and Mr. Romantic
- Ham Eun Jung for Su Ji and U Ri
Excellence Awards
Male (Mid-Length Drama)
- Byun Yo Han for Black Out
- Ahn Bo Hyun for Flex X Cop
- Lee Dong Hwi for Chief Detective 1958
- Lee Yi Kyung for Marry My Husband
- Lee Jong Won for Knight Flower
Female (Mid-Length Drama)
- Go Min Si for Sweet Home 2, and The Frog
- Park Shin Hye for The Judge From Hell
- Shin Ye Eun for Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
- Lee Mi Sook for Queen of Tears
- Jung Eun Chae for Your Honor, and Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
Male (Long-Form Drama)
- Kim Dong Jun for KoreaโKhitan War
- Seo Jun Young for The Brave Yong Su Jeong
- Yoon Sun Woo for The Third Marriage
- Lee Won Jong for KoreaโKhitan War
- Ji Seung Hyun for KoreaโKhitan War
Female (Long-Form Drama)
- Oh Hyun Kyung for Su Ji and U Ri
- Yoon Hae Young for The Third Marriage
- Lee Hyo Na for Unpredictable Family
- Lim Ju Eun for The Brave Yong Su Jeong
- Cha Hwa Yeon for Beauty and Mr. Romantic
Best Short or Web Drama Performances
Best Actor
- Kim Seon Ho for The Tyrant
- Lee Sang Woon for My Trouble-Maker Mom
- Lee Sang Yi for Spice Up Our Love
- Jung Sang Hoon for The Pork Cutlets
Best Actress
- Kim Jung Young for My Trouble-Maker Mom
- Jeon Hye Bin for The Pork Cutlets
- Jung In Sun for Grand Shining Hotel
- Han Ji Hyeon for Spice Up Our Love
Rising Stars
Best New Actor
- Kim Jung Jin for Once Upon a Boyhood, and Doubt
- Roh Jae Won for Doubt, and Daily Dose of Sunshine
- Baek Si Hoo for Miss Night and Day
- Lee Seung Hyub for Lovely Runner
- Lee Si Woo for Once Upon a Boyhood, and Perfect Family
- Heo Nam Jun for Sweet Home 3, and Your Honor
Best New Actress
- Kang Mina for Welcome to Samdalri
- Kang Hye Won for Once Upon a Boyhood
- Geum Hae Na for A Shop for Killers
- Jang Da Ah for Pyramid Game
- Jo Yoon Soo for The Tyrant
- Chae Won Bin for Doubt
Keep Watching
These nominations highlight an incredible year for Korean dramas, with many stars and creators receiving well-deserved recognition. Stay tuned to see who takes home the honors at the 2024 APAN Star Awards.
Keep an eye on VvipTimes, and allow notifications from us to let you know the latest developments about 2024 APAN Star Awards nominees.
Credits: Sports Khan Korea, tvN