2024 MBC Drama Awards

The 2024 MBC Drama Awards was an annual ceremony honoring excellence in television productions aired on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network. The event was held on December 30, 2024, in South Korea, with Kim Sung-Joo and Chae Soo-Bin serving as hosts.

Broadcast Delay

The ceremony was originally scheduled for broadcast on December 30, 2024. However, the broadcast was postponed due to a one-week national mourning period declared following a Jeju Air plane crash that occurred on December 29, 2024. A recorded version of the awards ceremony was subsequently broadcast on January 5, 2025.

Major Award Winners

The Grand Prize (Daesang) was awarded to Han Suk-Kyu for his performance in the drama Doubt. The award for Best Drama was presented to Chief Detective 1958.

Acting Categories

Best Actor (Mini Series): Yoo Yeon-Seok (When The Phone Rings) and Lee Je-Hoon (Chief Detective 1958)
Best Actress (Mini Series): Lee Ha-Nee (Knight Flower)
Best Actor (Daily & Short Drama): Seo Jun-Young (The Brave Yong Su-Jeong)
Best Actress (Daily & Short Drama): Uhm Hyun-Kyung (The Brave Yong Su-Jeong) and Oh Seung-A (The Third Marriage)
Best Acting Award: Byun Yo-Han (Black Out) and Kim Nam-Joo (Wonderful World)