2021 MBC Drama Awards
The 2021 MBC Drama Awards was an annual awards ceremony hosted by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to honor excellence in South Korean television dramas aired on the network throughout the year. The event took place on December 30, 2021, and was hosted by Kim Sung-Joo.
Major Awards
The ceremony recognized outstanding performances and productions across various categories. The Grand Prize (Daesang), the highest honor of the evening, was awarded to Namkoong Min for his performance in the action-thriller series The Veil. The historical drama The Red Sleeve received the award for Best Drama.
Acting Awards
The following actors and actresses were recognized for their performances in various categories:
- Best Actor (Mini Series): Lee Joon-Ho (The Red Sleeve)
- Best Actress (Mini Series): Lee Se-Young (The Red Sleeve)
- Best Actor (Daily Drama): Cha Seo-Won (The Second Husband)
- Best Actress (Daily Drama): Uhm Hyun-Kyung (The Second Husband)
- Excellent Actor (Mini Series): Lee Sang-Yeob (On The Verge Of Insanity)
- Excellent Actress (Mini Series): Jang Young-Nam (The Veil)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kim Do-Hyun (The Veil)
- Best Supporting Actress: Jang Hye-Jin (The Red Sleeve)
- Best New Actor: Kang Hoon (The Red Sleeve)
- Best New Actress: Kim Ji-Eun (The Veil)
Other Notable Awards
Additional categories recognized technical and creative contributions to the network's programming:
- Best Screenplay: Jung Hae-Ri (The Red Sleeve)
- Best Short Drama Actor: Jung Moon-Sung (Moebius: The Veil)
- Best Short Drama Actress: Kim Hwan-Hee (Here's My Plan)