The 2024 MBC Drama Awards aired on January 5, revisiting the meaningful moments of 2024, a year filled with well-crafted dramas and beloved actors. Here, actor Han Suk-kyu received the Daesang for the K-drama “Doubt”, which marked his return to MBC after 3 decades.
However, in his acceptance speech, the veteran actor didn’t celebrate or express joy. Instead, he referred to the recent Jeju Air plane crash tragedy on December 29, saying, “Like everyone here, I feel apologetic. Holding such an event makes me want to apologize to the viewers. What we actors do is for the audience, but such a heartbreaking event has occurred.”
He continued, “Family has been a central theme in my career. Through ‘Doubt,’ I wanted to convey the importance of family. Acting is about finding ways to sincerely communicate my emotions to the audience.”
Meanwhile, actress Lee Ha-nee (Honey Lee), who won Best Actress in the Miniseries category for “Knight Flower,” said, “I didn’t think I deserved such a grand award, but I was fortunate to work with wonderful people. Despite physical challenges, the support from viewers allowed me to stand here. I want to dedicate this award to those who continue to sacrifice for others.”
The Best Actor award in the Miniseries category went to Yoo Yeon-seok for “When the Phone Rings” and Lee Je-hoon for “Chief Detective 1958.” Yoo Yeon-seok expressed gratitude to his drama’s cast and crew, adding, “December has been especially cold and filled with sorrow. I hope 2025 brings only joy.”
At the same time, Lee Je-hoon expresses, “Although I was lacking in many ways while working on the project, I did my best with the thought of giving the viewers a precious piece of work. I think it will be a piece that will be remembered for the rest of my life.” He also showed gratitude to actor Choi Bul-am, whose role he recreated, honoring the latter’s legacy.
Overall, “Black Out (TV series)” won 5 awards, including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Character, and Best New Actor. “When The Phone Rings” received 4 trophies, including Best Couple. “Chief Detective 1958” claimed Drama of the Year, while “Knight Flowers” also secured 4 wins.
Veteran actor Choi Bul-am received the Lifetime Award, while the late Kim Soo-mi was posthumously honored with a Special Plaque of Appreciation Award. Actress Seo Hyo-rim accepted on her behalf, recalling Kim Soo-mi’s connection to MBC with emotion.
The event also unveiled MBC’s 2025 drama lineup was also revealed, featuring various genres, from the romance “Motel California,” the undercover high school agent series “Undercover High School,” the youthful romance “Bunny and Her Boys,” and the labor issues drama “Labor Attorney Noh Moo-jin.”
The 2024 MBC Drama Awards were pre-recorded out of respect for the victims of the Jeju Air tragedy. All attendees expressed condolences, creating a subdued atmosphere.
Below is the 2024 MBC Drama Awards’ full list of winners:
- Grand Prize (Daesang): Han Suk-kyu (“Doubt”)
- Drama of the Year: “Chief Detective 1958”
- Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries: Lee Ha-nee (Honey Lee) (“Knight Flower”)
- Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries: Yoo Yeon-seok (“When the Phone Rings”), Lee Je-hoon (“Chief Detective 1958”)
- Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily/Short Drama: Uhm Hyun-kyung (“The Brave Yong Su-jeong”), Oh Seung-ah (“The Third Marriage”)
- Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily/Short Drama: Seo Joon-young (“The Brave Yong Su-jeong”)
- Best Actress Award: Kim Nam-joo (“Wonderful World”)
- Best Actor Award: Byun Yo-han (“Black Out”)
- Best Couple: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin (“When the Phone Rings”)
- Best Character: Jung Sang-hoon (“The Pork Cutlets”), Kwon Hae-hyo (“Bitter Sweet Hell,” “Black Out”)
- Lifetime Award: Choi Bul-am
- Special Plaque of Appreciation Award: The late Kim Soo-mi
- Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries: Chae Soo-bin (“When the Phone Rings”)
- Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries: Lee Dong-hwi (“Chief Detective 1958”), Lee Jong-won (“Knight Flowers”)
- Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily/Short Drama: Oh Se-young (“The Third Marriage”)
- Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily/Short Drama: Moon Ji-hoo (“The Third Marriage”)
- Best Supporting Actress: Kim Mi-kyung (“Knight Flowers,” “Black Out”)
- Best Supporting Actor: Jo Jae-yoon (“Knight Flowers,” “Black Out”)
- Best New Actress: Chae Won-bin (“Doubt”)
- Best New Actor: Lee Ga-seop (“Black Out”), Heo Nam-joon (“When the Phone Rings”)
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