What Were the Highlights of the 2024 KBS Drama Awards? See Complete Winners List & More

What Were the Highlights of the 2024 KBS Drama Awards? See Complete Winners List & More

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The 2024 KBS Drama Awards, which aired on January 11, 2025, celebrated the year’s best Korean dramas. Originally planned for December 31, 2024, the ceremony was postponed and pre-recorded out of respect for the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash. Despite the somber backdrop, the event showcased outstanding talent and productions.

Key Moments from the Ceremony

Two moments stood out during the awards. Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, at 90 years old, received the Daesang (Grand Prize) for his role in Dog Knows Everything, becoming the oldest recipient of this honor. He emphasized that awards should recognize performance, regardless of age, and that acting should be judged on merit, not popularity.

“I’ve received a beautiful and precious award. Even if you’re over 60, you can still be recognized with an acting award, not just a lifetime achievement award. Acting should be evaluated based on performance alone, not on popularity or other conditions,” said Lee Soon-jae.

Another significant moment was Kim Jung-hyun’s public apology. He seemed to address past controversies related to his behavior during the 2018 drama Time. He spoke about accountability. In 2018, Kim Jung-hyun faced criticism for unprofessional conduct during Time and later left the show due to health reasons. Further criticism arose in 2021 due to messages suggesting manipulation by his then-rumored partner, Seo Ye-ji. After a two-year break, he returned to acting with Kokdu: Season of Deity and currently stars in The Iron Family. In his speech, he acknowledged his past mistakes, apologized sincerely, and stated that his reflection was for personal growth, not just to be forgiven.

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List of 2024 KBS Drama Awards Winners

Here’s a detailed list of the award recipients:

  • Daesang (Grand Prize): Lee Soon-jae (Dog Knows Everything)
  • Top Excellence Awards:
    • Kim Jung-hyun (Iron Family)
    • Park Ji-young (Iron Family)
    • Ji Hyun-woo (Beauty and Mr. Romantic)
    • Im Soo-hyang (Beauty and Mr. Romantic)
  • Excellence Awards (Mini-series):
    • Park Ji-hoon (Love Song for Illusion)
  • Excellence Awards (Mini-series):
    • Yeonwoo (Dog Knows Everything)
    • Han Ji-hyeon (Face Me)
  • Excellence Awards (Long-form Drama):
    • Shin Hyun-joon (Iron Family)
    • Geum Sae-rok (Iron Family)
  • Excellence Awards (Daily Drama):
    • Baek Sung-hyun (Su Ji and U Ri)
    • Ham Eunjung (Su Ji and U Ri)
    • Oh Chang-suk (The Two Sisters)
    • Park Ha-na (My Merry Marriage)
  • Popularity Awards:
    • Kim Myung-soo (Dare to Love Me)
    • Geum Sae-rok (Iron Family)
  • Best Couple Awards:
    • Ji Hyun-woo and Im Soo-hyang (Beauty and Mr. Romantic)
    • Kim Jung-hyun and Geum Sae-rok (Iron Family)
    • Baek Sung-hyun and Ham Eunjung (Su Ji and U Ri)
    • Park Ji-young, Shin Hyun-joon, and Kim Hye-eun (Iron Family)
    • Yeonwoo, Lee Soon-jae, and Ari (Dog Knows Everything)
  • Best Supporting Actor Awards:
    • Choi Tae-joon (Iron Family)
    • Kim Yong-gun (Dog Knows Everything)
    • Yoon Yoo-sun (Beauty and Mr. Romantic)
  • Rookie of the Year:
    • Seo Bum-june
    • Park Sang-nam
    • Hong Ye-ji
    • Han Soo-ah
  • Youth Acting Award:
    • Moon Sung-hyun (Beauty and Mr. Romantic)
    • Lee Seol-ah (Beauty and Mr. Romantic)
  • Drama Special Awards:
    • Nam Da-reum
    • Oh Ye-ju
  • Best Scriptwriter Award: Seo Soo-hyang (Iron Family)

The 2024 KBS Drama Awards recognized the creativity and talent within the Korean drama industry, honoring those who created memorable moments for viewers.

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