The 15th Korea Drama Awards winners have been announced early, bringing a wave of excitement to K-drama fans worldwide. The prestigious ceremony, part of the broader Korea Drama Festival, is set to celebrate Korean television excellence on October 12, 2024, but the anticipation has already reached new heights with the announcement of this year’s winners. Among the top honorees are Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Ji-won, and Kim Soo-hyun, whose performances have garnered immense acclaim, underscoring their contributions to the industry.
According to the Korea Drama Festival Organizing Committee’s voting results, Byeon Woo-seok of Lovely Runner snagged the Hot Star Award in the male category, while Kim Ji-won of Queen of Tears took the same honour for the female category. Both actors have been on an awards season winning streak, capturing the hearts of fans and critics alike with their versatile acting and charismatic on-screen personas.
Beloved co-stars Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon from Lovely Runner, who have already enjoyed a winning streak across the 2024 awards season, secured the Best Couple Award. The most notable winning announcement across the board was Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, who won Best Couple for Queen of Tears. This recognition came as a tribute to their exceptional on-screen chemistry, which resonated deeply with viewers.
The awards ceremony will be hosted by Lee Sang-min and Oh Jung-yeon, also highlighting that Jae-chan of DKZ, will take home the Hot Icon Award, underscoring his rising popularity in the entertainment industry.
15th Korea Drama Awards 2024 Winners List
Hot Star Award (Male): Byeon Woo-seok (Lovely Runner)
Hot Star Award (Female): Kim Ji-won (Queen of Tears)
Best Couple Award: Kim Soo-hyun & Kim Ji-won (Queen of Tears), Byeon Woo-seok & Kim Hye-yoon (Lovely Runner )
Best OST Award: Kim Tae-rae (ZEROBASEONE) for My Lovely Boxe
Hot Icon Award: Park Jae-chan (DKZ)
How to Watch the Korea Drama Awards 2024?
Fans eagerly awaiting the 2024 Korea Drama Awards (15 코리아 드라마 어워즈)can catch the event live on October 12 through multiple platforms. The ceremony will be streamed on the Korea Drama Festival’s official YouTube channel, starting at 5 PM KST, allowing viewers from around the world to tune in and enjoy the live festivities. For those in South Korea, the awards show will also be broadcast on OBS later in the night, from 11:05 PM to 12:35 AM KST. This dual approach ensures that fans, both locally and internationally, can witness their favourite stars and dramas being celebrated in real-time.