The 2024 MBC Drama Awards aired on January 5, revisiting the significant moments of 2024, a year full of well-made 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 did not celebrate or express joy. Instead, he referenced the recent Jeju Air crash on December 29, saying: “Like everyone here, I feel sorry. Organizing an event like this makes me want to apologize to the spectators. What we as actors do is for the audience, but such a heartbreaking event occurred.”
He continued, “Family has been a central theme in my career. Through “Doubt” I wanted to convey the importance of family. Acting means finding ways to honestly communicate my emotions to the audience.
Meanwhile, actress Lee Ha-nee (Honey Lee), who won the best actress award in the miniseries category for “Knight Flower,” said: “I didn’t think I deserved such an important award, but I’ve been lucky enough to work with wonderful people. Despite the physical challenges, the support of spectators has allowed me to stay here. I want to dedicate this award to those who continue to sacrifice themselves for others.”
The best actor award in the miniseries category went to Yoo Yeon-seok for “When the Telephone Rings” and Lee Je-hoon for “Chief Detective 1958”. Yoo Yeon-seok expressed gratitude to the cast and crew of his drama, adding, “December was particularly cold and full of pain. I hope 2025 brings only joy.”
At the same time, Lee Je-hoon states: “Even though I felt lacking in many ways while working on the project, I did my best with the idea of giving viewers a valuable 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” was proclaimed the drama film of the year, while “Knight Flowers” also achieved 4 wins.
Veteran actor Choi Bul-am received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Kim Soo-mi was honored posthumously with a special plaque of appreciation. Actress Seo Hyo-rim accepted on her behalf, emotionally recalling Kim Soo-mi’s connection with MBC.
The event also unveiled MBC’s 2025 drama lineup, featuring various genres from romance “Motel California,” to undercover high school agent series “Undercover High School,” to teen romance “Bunny and Her Boys” and work issues. drama “Labor Lawyer Noh Moo-jin”.
The 2024 MBC Drama Awards have been pre-recorded as a mark of respect for the victims of the Jeju Air tragedy. All participants expressed their condolences, creating a subdued atmosphere.
Below is the complete list of winners of the 2024 MBC Drama Awards:
- Grand Prize (Daesang): Han Suk-kyu (“Doubt”)
- Dramatic 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 Telephone Rings”), Lee Je-hoon (“Chief Detective 1958”)
- Highest Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama Short Film: Uhm Hyun-kyung (“Brave Yong Su-jeong”), Oh Seung-ah (“The Third Wedding”)
- Highest Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama Short Film: 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 (“Pork Cutlets”), Kwon Hae-hyo (“Bitter Sweet Hell,” “Black Out”)
- Lifetime Achievement 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 Drama Short Film: Oh Se-young (“The Third Wedding”)
- Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama Short Film: Moon Ji-hoo (“The Third Wedding”)
- 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”)
