2025 MBC Drama Awards winners are being revealed in real-time as the glamorous ceremony is taking place on December 30, celebrating the end of a year full of fierce competition in Korean television. The presence of numerous hit dramas and excellent acting has intensified the already great expectations of the awards night, which is getting ready to be remembered for the winners of both fans and critics claiming their prizes amid loud cheers and moving speeches.
The evening is expertly led by seasoned presenter Kim Sung-joo, who is back for the seventh consecutive year, and actress-singer Lee Sun-bin, who shares the mic with Kim. Their remarkable bond is the night’s guiding force as the announcements of winners continue to be met with the audience’s hearty applause.
The 2025 awards taking place at the MBC Media Center Public Hall in Sangam-dong, Seoul, is an event where the actors, creators, and industry insiders who shaped MBC’s drama line-up this year come together. As the announcement of the awards continues, several titles, especially Moon River, Undercover High School, Motel California, and To the Moon, are being pointed out as the strong contenders in almost all categories. Below is the list of winners of the 2025 MBC 연기대상 so far, as announced live.
2025 MBC Drama Awards Winners List
Best New Actor
Lee Chae-min for Crushology 101
Lee Shin-young for Moon River
Best New Actress
Jo Aram for To the Moon
Hong Su-zu for Moon River
Best Supporting Actor
Kim Nam-hee for Moon River
Best Supporting Actress
Kim Shin-rok for Undercover High School
Best Couple Award
Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong for Moon River
Best Character Award
Jin Goo for Moon River
Best Actor
Jung Kyung-ho for Oh My Ghost Clients
Best Actress
Lee Se-young for Motel California
Female Outstanding Acting Award- Mini Series
Lee Sun-bin for To the Moon
Male Outstanding Acting Award- Mini Series
Na In-woo for Motel California
Female Excellence Award in Acting for Daily/ Single-Episode Drama
Yoon Ah-jung for The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
Male Excellence Award in Acting for Daily/ Single-Episode Drama
Oh Chang-seok for The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
Male Top Excellence in Acting Award-Miniseries
Kang Tae-oh for Moon River
Female Top Excellence in Acting Award-Miniseries
Jin Ki-joo for Undercover High School
Kim Se-jeong for Moon River
Male Top Excellence Award in Acting for Daily/ Single-Episode Drama
Song Chang-eui for Desperate Mrs. Seonju
Female Top Excellence Award in Acting for Daily/ Single-Episode Drama
Jang Shin-young for The Woman Who Swallow the Sun
Drama of the Year
Undercover High School
Grand Prize aka Daesang
Seo Kang-joon for Undercover High School
Congratulations to all the winners of the MBC Drama Awards 2025!
