2023 MBC Drama Awards

The 2023 MBC Drama Awards took place on December 30, 2023, in South Korea. The annual ceremony honors outstanding performances and productions broadcast on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network throughout the year. The event was hosted by Kim Sung-Joo and Park Gyu-Young.

Major Awards

The historical drama My Dearest was the most recognized production of the evening, winning the Grand Prize (Daesang), which was awarded to actor Namkoong Min. The series also received the award for Best Drama.

Acting Awards

The ceremony recognized excellence across several categories, including mini-series and daily dramas.

Mini-Series

Best Actor: Woo Do-Hwan (Joseon Attorney: A Morality)
Best Actress: Ahn Eun-Jin (My Dearest) and Lee Se-Young (The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract)
Excellent Actor: Bae In-Hyuk (The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract)
Excellent Actress: Park Gyu-Young (A Good Day to Be a Dog)

Daily Drama

Best Actor: Kim Yu-Seok (Meant To Be)
Best Actress: Jang Seo-Hee (Game of Witches)
Excellent Actor: Lee Hyun-Seok (Game of Witches)
Excellent Actress: Jeon Hye-Yeon (Meant To Be)

Supporting and New Talent

The awards also highlighted supporting performances and emerging actors. Choi Young-Woo won Best Supporting Actor for his role in My Dearest, while Cha Chung-Hwa received the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Kokdu: Season of Deity. The Best New Actor award was shared by Kim Mu-Jun and Kim Yoon-Woo, both recognized for their work in My Dearest.