The 2025 SBS Drama Awards celebrated excellence in performance and creativity in Korean television. “Taxi Driver 3” and “The Winning Try” emerged as the most-awarded dramas of the night. See who else took home a prize in the full list of 2025 SBS Drama Awards winners below.
Complete List of SBS Drama Awards 2025 Winners
The 2025 SBS Drama Awards ceremony was held at SBS Prism Tower in Seoul on December 31, 2025, with Shin Dong Yup, Chae Won Bin, and Heo Nam Jun serving as hosts.
“Taxi Driver 3” and “The Winning Try” Win Most Awards
SBS’s K-drama series “Taxi Driver 3” won the most awards, taking home Best SBS Drama of the Year along with individual honors for Lee Je Hoon (Daesang/Grand Prize), Pyo Ye Jin (Excellence Award – Actress), Yoon Shi Yoon(Scene Stealer Award), and Kim Eui Sung (Best Performance Award).
The highly anticipated new season has been winning over viewers since its premiere on November 21. This crime thriller stood out not only for its strong performances but also for its gripping storylines that spotlight social issues many people can relate to.
Lee Je Hoon earned the Daesang (Grand Prize) for his commanding performance in “Taxi Driver 3.” With a portrayal that felt sharp and consistently fresh, he delivered some of the year’s most unforgettable moments on SBS.
“The Winning Try” also stood out with multiple accolades, including the Director’s Award (Yoon Kye Sang), Excellence Award (Kim Yo Han), Best Supporting Cast (Lee Sung Wook and Gil Hae Yeon), Best Newcomer awards (Kim Dan and Park Jung Yeon), and the Best Teamwork Award for the Hanyang High School Rugby Team.
See the full list of winners below.
2025 SBS Drama Awards: Complete Winners List
Top Excellence Awards & Grand Prize
- Daesang (Grand Prize): Lee Je Hoon for “Taxi Driver 3”
- Drama of the Year: “Taxi Driver 3”
- Directors’ Award: Yoon Kye Sang for “The Winning Try”
Top Excellence Awards by Genre
- Human/Fantasy Miniseries: Yook Sung Jae & Kim Ji Yeon (“The Haunted Palace”)
- Romantic Comedy Miniseries: Choi Woo Shik & Jung So Min (“Would You Marry Me”)
- Melodrama Miniseries: Lee Joon Hyuk & Han Ji Min (“Love Scout”)
- Genre/Action Miniseries: Park Hyung Sik & Go Hyun Jung (“Buried Hearts & Queen Mantis”)
Excellent Actor & Actress Awards
- Kim Yo Han (“The Winning Try”)
- Kim Ji Hoon & Cha Chung Hwa (“The Haunted Palace”)
- Kim Do Hoon (“Love Scout”)
- Jeon Yeo Been (“Our Movie”)
- Jang Dong Yoon (“Queen Mantis”)
- Pyo Ye Jin (“Taxi Driver 3”)
Best Supporting Cast
- Human/Fantasy Miniseries: Lee Sung Wook & Gil Hae Yeon (“The Winning Try”)
- Melodrama Miniseries: Ko Gun Han & Lee Sang Hee (“Love Scout”)
- Romantic Comedy Miniseries: Seo Beom Jun & Shin Seul Ki (“Would You Marry Me”)
- Genre/Action Miniseries: Lee Hae Young (“Buried Hearts”) & Han Dong Hee (“Queen Mantis”)
Best Newcomers
Male
- Kim Dan (“The Winning Try”)
- Kim Mu Jun (“Dynamite Kiss)
- Cha Woo Min (“Buried Hearts”)
- Ha Yu Jun (“Spring of Youth”)
Female
- Kim Eun Bi (“Our Movie”)
- Woo Da Vi (“Dynamite Kiss”)
- Park Jung Yeon (“The Winning Try”)
- Hong Hwa Yeon (“Buried Hearts”)
Special Awards
- Best Couple Award: Ahn Eun Jin & Jang Ki Yong (“Dynamite Kiss”)
- Scene Stealer Award: Yoon Shi Yoon (“Taxi Driver 3”) & Seo Hye Won (“Love Scout”)
- Best Performance Award: Kim Eui Sung (“Taxi Driver 3”)
- Best Teamwork Award: Hanyang High School Rugby Team (“The Winning Try”)
- Achievement Award: The late Lee Soon Jae
Final Thoughts
Wrapping up the year, the SBS Drama Awards not only honor the best talent, artistry, and crews, but also celebrate Korean drama and showcase how it is evolving. It highlights fan-favorite stories from the year. From sharp thrillers centered on justice and heartfelt team stories to romance, fantasy, and action that kept viewers coming back each week
So, which wins felt the most satisfying? And which ones surprised you? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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