KBS honored the drama stars and production teams that stood out throughout the year at the 2025 KBS Drama Awards. This year’s KBS lineup delivered stories that didn’t just grab viewers’ attention; it won their hearts. From warm family dramas to gripping crime thrillers, these shows and performances took home top honors. Check out the complete list of winners from the 2025 KBS Drama Awards below.
Winners of the 2025 KBS Drama Awards
On December 31, 2025, the 2025 KBS Drama Awards aired live at 7:10 p.m. KST, with Jang Sung-kyu, Nam Ji-hyun, and Moon Sang-min as MCs. The event was held at the KBS complex in Yeouido, Seoul.
The Night’s Biggest Headline: A Shared Daesang
Ahn Jae-wook and Uhm Ji-won for “For Eagle Brothers” won the Daesang (Grand Prize), the highest honor of the night. It also marked the first Daesang of both actors’ careers. And it wasn’t just a win, it was an emotional moment. Coverage noted how both actors referenced senior actors and the weight of the award in their speeches, making the Daesang feel like a career chapter closing and a new one opening at once.
Who Won the Most Awards?
Most-Awarded Drama: “For Eagle Brothers.”
If there was one title you couldn’t escape all night, it was “For Eagle Brothers.” The drama stacked wins across major categories—Daesang, acting, writing, new actor, and even two Best Couple prizes.
Based on the winners’ list, “For Eagle Brothers” logged 10 different wins/trophies.
Most-awarded Individual: Lee Jun-young
Lee Jun-young had one of the best nights with multiple awards:
- Excellence Award (Miniseries) (“Pump Up the Healthy Love”)
- Popularity Award (shared)
- Best Couple Award (with Jeong Eun-ji)
Presenters and Memorable Moments
Choi Soo-jong, who received Deasang in 2023, stepped in as the Daesang presenter in place of the late Lee Soon-jae (Daesang 2024). This decision continued the show’s tradition of honoring the previous year’s top recipient.
Several 2024 KBS Drama Awards winners participated as presenters in the 2025 ceremony. They were Ji Hyun-woo, Im Soo-hyang, Han Ji-hyun, Shin Hyun-joon, Baek Sung-hyun, Hahm Eun-jung, and Choi Tae-joon.
During the ceremony, KBS also paid a touching tribute to the late actor Lee Soon-jae, featuring a memorial segment with a special stage and performances to honor the veteran actor. The “Dog Knows Everything” star passed away on November 25, at the age of 91.
Full Winners List
Here’s the complete list of winners:
Daesang (Grand Prize)
- Ahn Jae-wook, Uhm Ji-won (“For Eagle Brothers”)
Top Excellence Award
- Kim Young-kwang (“Walking on Thin Ice” / “Eunsoo’s Good Day”)
- Lee Young-ae (“Walking on Thin Ice” / “Eunsoo’s Good Day”)
- Lee Tae-ran (“Our Golden Days” / “Splendid Days”)
Miniseries—Excellence Award
- Taecyeon (“The First Night with the Duke”)
- Lee Jun-young (“Pump Up the Healthy Love”)
- Seohyun (“The First Night with the Duke”)
- Jung Zi-so (“Who Is She!”)
Long-Form Drama—Excellence Award
- Yoon Bak (“For Eagle Brothers”)
- Jung Il-woo (“Our Golden Days” / “Splendid Days”)
- Yoo In-young (“For Eagle Brothers”)
- Jung In-sun (“Our Golden Days” / “Splendid Days”)
Daily Drama—Excellence Award
- Park Sang-myun (“Good Luck!” / “Catch the Great Luck”)
- Park Yoon-jae (“Queen’s House”)
- Hahm Eun-jung (“Queen’s House”)
Best Supporting Actor / Actress
- Kim Dong-wan (“For Eagle Brothers”)
- Park Joon-geum (“For Eagle Brothers”)
Best Couple Award
- Ahn Jae-wook & Uhm Ji-won (“For Eagle Brothers”)
- Lee Jun-young & Jeong Eun-ji (“Pump Up the Healthy Love”)
- Jung In-sun & Jung Il-woo (“Our Golden Days” / “Splendid Days”)
- Seohyun & Taecyeon (“The First Night with the Duke”)
- Lee Young-ae & Kim Young-kwang (“Walking on Thin Ice” / “Eunsoo’s Good Day”)
- Ha Seung-ri & Hyun Woo (“Marie and Her Three Daddies”)
- Yoon Bak & Lee Bom (“For Eagle Brothers”)
Popularity Award
- Lee Jun-young, Jeong Eun-ji (“Pump Up the Healthy Love”)
Best Writer
- Goo Hyun-sook (“For Eagle Brothers”)
Short-Form Drama Award
- Yang Dae-hyuk (“Love Track – Love’s Grace Period”)
- Kim Ah-young (“Love Track – Love Hotel”)
Best New Actor
- Lee Seok-gi (“For Eagle Brothers”)
- Shin Seul-gi (“For Eagle Brothers”)
- Park Jung-yeon (“Our Golden Days” / “Splendid Days”)
Best Young Actor / Actress
- Kim Gun-woo (“Cinderella Game”)
- Kim Si-ah (“Walking on Thin Ice” / “Eunsoo’s Good Day”)
Congratulations to all of the winners
Final Thoughts
The 2025 KBS Drama Awards not only recognized popular K-dramas but also dramas with multiple genres with stories that resonated. As we look at the winners of the 025 KBS Drama Awards, we see K-dramas that truly resonated with viewers throughout 2025, and we can also see the future: what kinds of productions will likely be favored in 2026.
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