5 TOP Korean Actors Nominated for Daesang at the SBS Drama Awards 2025

Kapanlagi.com - The SBS Drama Awards 2025 officially announced five top Korean actors nominated for the Daesang or main award this year. The announcement was made by SBS on December 15, 2025, through an official teaser leading up to the peak night of the awards.

This year, the nomination list features big names with outstanding performances from top dramas. From Go Hyun Jung to Park Hyung Sik, all these actors showcased depth of character and acting performances that gained wide attention.

The SBS Drama Awards 2025 will take place on December 31, 2025, at 21:00 KST, hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Chae Won Bin, and Heo Nam Jun. This year-end awards night will be a brilliant closing moment for the Korean drama industry in 2025. Here is the complete list of five actors nominated for the Daesang at the SBS Drama Awards 2025.

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1. Go Hyun Jung in Queen Mantis

The list of Daesang nominations at the SBS Drama Awards 2025 (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

Go Hyun Jung once again steals the spotlight with her role as Jung I Sin in the drama QUEEN MANTIS. She plays a serial killer nicknamed "The Mantis" who killed five men two decades ago.

In this drama, she showcases a complex dark side of motherhood. Her son, Cha Su Yeol, a police officer who hates his mother, is forced to work with her to catch a copycat murderer mimicking his mother's old cases.

2. Han Ji Min in Love Scout

The list of Daesang nominations at the SBS Drama Awards 2025 (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

Han Ji Min proves her versatility through the drama LOVE SCOUT, where she plays Kang Ji Yun, a successful and highly ambitious CEO of a headhunting company. Her character reveals the competitive and harsh working world behind the success of modern career women.

The story becomes even more interesting when her professional relationship with her secretary, Yoo Eun Ho, evolves into a gentle and touching personal dynamic. Their chemistry becomes one of the reasons this drama is successful and captures the audience's attention.

3. Yoon Kye Sang in The Winning Try

The list of Daesang nominations at the SBS Drama Awards 2025 (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

Yoon Kye Sang appears emotional in the drama THE WINNING TRY as Ju Ga Ram, a former rugby player whose career was ruined due to a drug scandal. He portrays the resurgence of a man struggling to regain his dignity after being labeled negatively by the public.

Three years after retiring, Ju Ga Ram returns to his old school as a contract coach for the weakest rugby team in the league. In his role, Yoon Kye Sang shows charismatic leadership and a touching human side.

4. Lee Je Hoon in Taxi Driver 3

The list of Daesang nominations at the SBS Drama Awards 2025 (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

Lee Je Hoon once again proves his dominance through the drama TAXI DRIVER 3. As Kim Do Gi, a former special forces operative who is now a driver for the luxury taxi service Rainbow Taxi, he fights to uphold justice in his own way.

This latest season brings Rainbow Taxi into confrontation with an international network involved in human trafficking. Lee Je Hoon's intense acting and the dark morality themes keep this drama viral across various platforms.

5. Park Hyung Sik in Buried Hearts

The list of Daesang nominations at the SBS Drama Awards 2025 (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

Park Hyung Sik showcases a new side through the character Seo Dong Ju in the drama BURIED HEARTS. He plays the leader in the secretary's office of the large Daesan Group, who secretly aspires to take over the entire company.

This drama combines elements of politics and business intrigue with psychological tension. Park Hyung Sik's emotional and cold performance is a strong reason why his name deserves to be nominated for this year's Daesang.

6. Popular Q&A About SBS Drama Awards 2025

Q: When is the SBS Drama Awards 2025 held?
A: The SBS Drama Awards 2025 will be held on December 31, 2025, at 9:00 PM KST, broadcast live on SBS TV and official streaming platforms.

Q: Who are the MCs of the SBS Drama Awards 2025?
This year's event will be hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Chae Won Bin, and Heo Nam Jun, who will guide the star-studded awards night.

Q: What is the Daesang award?
A: Daesang is the highest award at the SBS Drama Awards, given to the actor or actress with the most outstanding performance throughout the year.

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