On the evening of December 30, the 2024 MBC Drama Awards took place quietly, without a live broadcast, as South Korea observes a period of national mourning to honor the victims of a tragic plane crash. Despite the lack of live coverage, images and results from the event were shared by attendees on social media, turning this year’s awards into a hot topic.
The most talked about aspect of this year’s awards ceremony was the presence and recognition received by the couple from “When the Telephone Rings”. Not only did they win acting awards individually, but they were also honored with the Best Couple award, making them the most awarded individuals at the ceremony. That evening, rare images of Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok sharing the stage to receive the Best Couple award became a trending topic, dominating social media across Asia. In China, their appearance shot to the top of search rankings, demonstrating the immense influence of “When the Phone Rings.”
In addition to the recognition of the main couple of “When the Phone Rings”, the announcement of the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) also attracted considerable attention. This year the Daesang was awarded to Han Suk-kyu for his role in “Doubt”. The audience largely agreed with the decision, as Han Suk-kyu is a revered veteran actor in the Korean entertainment industry. His outstanding performance in “Doubt” cemented his place as one of the irreplaceable icons of Korean cinema.
In addition to Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, and Han Suk-kyu, the other winners of this year’s awards were also celebrated as well-deserved choices. Fans eagerly await the official images and full broadcast of the ceremony.
MBC Drama Awards 2024 Results:
- Best New Actor/Actress: Heo Nam-jun, Lee Ga-sub, Chae Won-bin
- Excellence Award: Lee Jong-won, Chae Soo-bin
- Best Actor/Actress: Byun Yo-han, Kim Nam-joo
- The best couple: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin
- Maximum Excellence Award: Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Je-hoon, Lee Ha-nee
- Drama of the year: Chief Investigator 1958
- Daesang:Han Suk-kyu
