The 2025 KBS Drama Awards was broadcast live on December 31 from KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. The ceremony honored the best dramas and performances of the year, and the weekend family drama “For Eagle Brothers” stood out as the evening’s biggest success. In a historic moment, its lead actors Ahn Jae Wook and Uhm Ji Won jointly received the highest honor of the night, the Grand Prize (Daesang).
The ceremony was hosted by Jang Sung Kyu, Nam Ji Hyun, and Moon Sang Min, who guided viewers through the night’s events. Special stages were delivered by singer Kang Seung Yoon and vocal group Forestella. The event also paid a respectful tribute to the late legendary actor Lee Soon Jae, also the previous year’s Grand Prize winner.
The highlight of the evening came with the announcement of the Grand Prize. Ahn Jae Wook and Uhm Ji Won were honored for their powerful performances in “For Eagle Brothers,” a drama that achieved strong ratings and resonated deeply with viewers throughout the year. The award was presented by actor Choi Soo Jong, who stepped in to honor the legacy of Lee Soon Jae.
In his acceptance speech, Ahn Jae Wook reflected on his long career and the lasting impact of Lee Soon Jae’s words. He shared that the senior actor’s humility made him realize how much more he still had to learn.
Uhm Ji Won tearfully paid tribute to Lee Soon Jae, whom she described as a great teacher.
“For Eagle Brothers” dominated the night beyond the Daesang, taking home a total of 10+ awards.
The ceremony also recognized new and rising talent. Lee Seok Gi, Park Jung Yeon, Shin Seul Ki, and more shared the Best New Actor award. In the child actor categories, Kim Gun Woo and Kim Si Ah won the trophies.
Fan-favorite categories such as the Popularity Award and Best Couple Award were also presented.
Looking ahead, the ceremony offered a preview of what’s to come with a special “2026 KBS Drama Preview” segment. It introduced the upcoming series set to lead the network’s primetime lineup next year.
2025 KBS Drama Awards Winners
Here is a complete list of KBS Drama Awards winners 2025
Daesang (Grand Prize)
- Ahn Jae Wook (For Eagle Brothers)
- Uhm Ji Won (For Eagle Brothers)
Male Top Excellence Award
- Kim Young Kwang (Walking on Thin Ice)
Female Top Excellence Award
- Lee Young Ae (Walking on Thin Ice)
- Lee Tae Ran (Our Golden Days)
Best Actor
- Kim Young Kwang (Walking on Thin Ice)
Best New Actor
- Lee Seok Gi (For Eagle Brothers)
Best New Actress
- Shin Seul Ki (For Eagle Brothers)
- Park Jeong Yeon (Our Golden Days)
Best Writer
- Goo Hyun Suk (For Eagle Brothers)
Female Excellence Award (Daily Drama)
- Hahm Eun Jung (Queen’s House)
Male Excellence Award (Daily Drama)
- Park Sang Myun (Good Luck!)
- Park Yoon Jae (Queen’s House)
Male Excellence Award (Long-form Drama)
- Jung Il Woo (Our Golden Days)
- Yoon Bak (For Eagle Brothers)
Female Excellence Award (Long-form Drama)
- Yoo In Young (For Eagle Brothers)
- Jung In Sun (Our Golden Days)
Male Excellence Actor (Miniseries)
- Ok Taecyeon (First Night with The Duke)
- Lee Jun Young (Pump Up the Healthy Love)
Female Excellence Actor (Miniseries)
- Seohyun (First Night with The Duke
- Jung Zi So (Who is She!)
Best Couple
- Taecyeon and Seohyun (The First Night with the Duke)
- Kim Young Kwang and Lee Young Ae (Walking on Thin Ice)
- Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun (Splendid Days)
- Ahn Jae Wook and Uhm Ji Won (For Eagle Brothers)
- Yoon Bak and Lee Bom (For Eagle Brothers)
- Lee Jun Young and Jeong Eunji (Pump Up the Healthy Love)
- Hyun Woo and Ha Seung Ri (Marie and Her Three Daddies)
Best Supporting Actor
- Kim Dong Wan (For Eagle Brothers)
Best Supporting Actress
- Park Joon Geum (For Eagle Brothers)
Best Young Actress
- Kim Si Ah (Walking on Thin Ice)
Best Young Actor
- Kim Gun Woo (Cinderella Game)
Popularity Award
- Lee Jun Young (Pump Up the Healthy Love)
- Jeong Eunji (Pump Up the Healthy Love)
Congratulations to the 2025 KBS Drama Awards winners!
