On December 21st, the 2024 SBS Drama Awards was held at the SBS Prism Tower in Seoul, South Korea. The award that celebrated the year's outstanding achievements in Korean television was hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Kim Hye Yoon, and Kim Ji Yeon.

Exceptional talents and memorable dramas throughout the year were all honored and celebrated for keeping the audiences captivated. Here is the list of the awards and their recipients.

Grand Prize (Daesang): Jang Na Ra

For her incredible role in “Good Partner,” she received the prestigious Grand Prize. This marked a significant milestone in her 23-year acting career. Playing Cha Eun Kyung, a dedicated lawyer in the drama, stole the hearts of the viewers and critics. Jang Na Ra showed her depth and versatility as an actress with this drama, so the award was well-deserved.

Drama of the Year: "Connection"

Ji Sung and the rest of the team ate with this drama. The drama snagged the Drama of the Year thanks to its amazing storyline. The plot twists were jaw-gripping, the cast delivered their roles perfectly, and the audience engagement was powerful. The series stood out for its complex plot and stellar performances, making it a favorite among viewers.

Best Couple: Park Shin Hye and Kim Jae Young

This drama also successfully produced the Best Couple. The chemistry between Park Shin Hye and Kim Jae Young, “The Judge from Hell,” was satisfying to watch. Their on-screen relationship added depth to the drama, making their pairing a standout element of the series.

Director's Award: Park Shin Hye

It’s no doubt that Park Shin Hye outdid herself this year. She earned the Director’s Award for her performance in “The Judge from Hell.” She took on the role of a judge facing moral dilemmas whose way of delivering judgment was entirely out of the law’s scope. It's also worth noting that although this role was directly opposite from her usual characters, she did a great job of delivering the judge character convincingly. With her revenge-like judgment for unrepentant criminals, she left a lasting impression on the audience.  

Other awards that were given out that night are:

Top Excellence Awards:

Ahn Bo Hyun for "Flex X Cop" and Jeon Mi Do for "Connection" won for the action genre.

For the seasonal drama, Lee Ha Nui for "The Fiery Priest 2" and Kim Nam Gil for were honored.

Kim Jae-young for "The Judge from Hell" and Nam Ji Hyun for "Good Partner" won for the Romance/Comedy genre.

These awards recognized the actors' exceptional performances across various genres and highlighted the diversity and talent within the industry.

Excellence Awards:

Kwak Si Yang for "Flex X Cop" and Park Ji Hyun for "Flex X Cop" took the award for the action genre.

For the seasonal drama, Kim Sung Kyun and Sung Joon for "The Fiery Priest 2," and BIBI and Lee Yu Bi for "The Fiery Priest 2" and "The Escape of the Seven," respectively, won the category.

Kim Ah Young for "The Judge from Hell" and Kim Joon Han and Pyo Ji Hoon for "Good Partner" won the romance/comedy category.

These accolades celebrated the actors' abilities to bring complex characters to life, contributing significantly to their dramas' success.

Best Supporting Actor and Actress

Romance/Comedy Drama:

Kim In Kwon for "The Judge from Hell"

Kim Jae Hwa for "The Judge from Hell"

Genre/Action:

Kwon Yul for "Connection"

Yoon Sa Bong for "Connection"

Seasonal Drama:

Seo Hyun Woo for "The Fiery Priest 2"

Shim Yi Young for "The Escape of the Seven"

These awards acknowledged the vital roles supporting actors play in enhancing the storytelling of the dramas.

Best New Actors and Actresses

Actors:

Kang Sang Joon and Kim Shin Bi for "Flex X Cop"

Seo Beom Jun for "The Fiery Priest 2"

Actresses:

Kim Min Ju for "Connection"

Choi Yu Ju for "The Escape of the Seven"

These rising stars were recognized for their impressive debuts, signaling promising futures in the industry.

Special Awards

Best Young Actor: Moon Woo Jin for "The Fiery Priest 2"

Best Young Actress: Jeon Yu Na for "Good Partner"

Best Teamwork: The cast of "Good Partner"

Scene Stealer Award: Ko Kyu Pil, Ahn Chang Hwan for "The Fiery Priest 2"

These honors highlighted the contributions of young talent and ensemble casts, as well as memorable performances that left a lasting impact on viewers.

Congratulations to all the winners.