The List of Winners of the 16th Korea Drama Awards, Byeon Woo Seok's Name Shines

The 16th Korea Drama Awards was successfully held on October 11, 2025, at the Gyeongnam Culture and Art Center, Jinju. This annual event is an important moment to honor the outstanding achievements of actors, actresses, and the production teams of Korean dramas throughout the year. From new faces to screen legends, the awards night was filled with highlights and emotional moments.

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1. Ahn Jae Wook Wins Daesang Award

The highlight of the awards night undoubtedly fell on the Daesang (Grand Prize) category, which this year was won by Ahn Jae Wook for his performance in the drama For Eagle Brothers. His charismatic acting and emotional depth captivated the hearts of both the audience and the jury, making it one of the most deserving wins of the year.

Not only that, the drama he starred in also drew attention through the OST song "Unknown Life" performed by Young Tak, which subsequently won the Best OST Award.

2. Park Bo Young & Yook Sungjae Win Best Actor and Actress

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The next big names in the spotlight are Yook Sungjae and Park Bo Young. Yook Sungjae, known for his mysterious charm in The Haunted Palace, successfully took home the Best Actor award.

Meanwhile, Park Bo Young, with her stunning performance in Our Unwritten Seoul, was awarded Best Actress. Both were praised for their ability to bring characters to life naturally and emotionally, making them icons of Korean drama this year.

3. Byeon Woo Seok Wins Global Award

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Byeon Woo Seok's popularity seems to show no signs of fading. The actor, who rose to fame through Lovely Runner, has won the Global Star Award as well as the Hot Star Award (Male). This award is proof of Byeon Woo Seok's significant influence on the international stage, especially thanks to his fan base that has expanded to Southeast Asia and America.

5. Promising Newcomers

This year also serves as a stage for young stars who shine.
Choo Young Woo (The Tale of Lady Ok, Head Over Heels) and Heo Nam Jun (When the Phone Rings, When the Stars Gossip) successfully won the Best New Actor Award.

For the women's category, Chung Su Bin (Friendly Rivalry) and Hong Hwa Yeon (Buried Hearts, Tastefully Yours) were crowned as Best New Actress.
Their presence is referred to as a "breath of fresh air" for the Korean drama industry due to their mature acting quality despite still being relatively new.

6. Other Special Award Recipients

In addition to the main categories, several special awards also added excitement to the event.

• The Best Couple Award was given to Hyeri and Chung Su Bin for their adorable chemistry in Friendly Rivalry.
• The Villain Award went to Oh Jung Se for his outstanding role in Good Boy.
• The Scene Stealer Awards were awarded to Lee Hae Young and Lee Ho Jung, two actors who successfully stole the spotlight with their strong supporting roles.
• The Multi-tainer Award was given to Jaechan (DKZ) for balancing his career as an idol and actor.
• The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Kim Yong Rim, in recognition of his long dedication to the world of Korean acting.

The 16th Korea Drama Awards is not just an awards ceremony, but also a celebration of the hard work and creativity of those in the Korean film industry. From senior actors to young stars, everyone demonstrated that the Korean drama industry continues to grow with increasingly high quality.

(kpl/saf)