The 16th Korea Drama Awards celebrated the finest achievements in television over the weekend, honoring some of the most talented actors, creators, and productions of the year. The prestigious ceremony took place on October 11, 2025, at the Gyeongnam Culture & Art Center in Jinju, South Korea, and brought together top names from the industry.
BTOB’s Yook Sungjae, who starred in The Haunted Palace, personally attended the ceremony to receive his award, while several other acclaimed stars were also spotted gracing the red carpet.
This year’s biggest highlight was Chung Su Bin, who walked away with an impressive three wins, cementing her status as one of the brightest rising stars in K-dramas. Byeon Woo Seok, following his phenomenal year, also took home two trophies, solidifying his global stardom. Meanwhile, Park Bo Young earned major praise and another acting milestone for her dual performance in Our Unwritten Seoul.
Below is the complete list of winners from the 16th Korea Drama Awards:
Villain Award: Oh Jung Se (Good Boy)
Scene-Stealer Award (Female): Lee Ho Jung (Good Boy)
Scene-Stealer Award (Male): Lee Hae Young (Trigger, Buried Hearts)
Best OST: Young Tak’s Unknown Life (For Eagle Brothers)
Best Couple Award: Hyeri and Chung Su Bin (Friendly Rivalry)
Multi-tainer Award: DKZ’s Jaechan
Hot Star Award (Female): Chung Su Bin
Hot Star Award (Male): Byeon Woo Seok
Global Star Award: Byeon Woo Seok
Best New Actress: Chung Su Bin (Friendly Rivalry), Hong Hwa Yeon (Buried Hearts, Tastefully Yours, I Am a Running Mate)
Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo (The Tale of Lady Ok, Head Over Heels), Heo Nam Jun (When the Phone Rings, When the Stars Gossip)
Excellence in Acting Award (Female): Kim Ji Yeon (Bona of WJSN) (The Haunted Palace)
Excellence in Acting Award (Male): Lee Hyun Wook (The Queen Who Crowns, Shark: The Storm)
Best Actress: Park Bo Young (Our Unwritten Seoul)
Best Actor: Yook Sungjae (The Haunted Palace)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Kim Yong Rim
Best Picture: Our Movie
Daesang (Grand Prize): Ahn Jae Wook (For Eagle Brothers)
The 2025 edition of the Korea Drama Awards once again reflected the strength and global influence of Korean television, honoring both established stars and rising talents shaping the future of the industry.