Winners Of The 2018 KBS Drama Awards

The 2018 KBS Drama Awards were held on December 31 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. Hosted by Uee and Jun Hyun Moo, the awards ceremony celebrated the best and brightest of the TV dramas that aired on KBS this year.

The biggest award, the Daesang (Grand Prize), went to two veteran actors: Yoo Dong Geun (“Marry Me Now”) and Kim Myung Min (“The Miracle We Met”). Dramas that took home many prizes that evening included “My Only One,” which is in talks for an extension due to its immense popularity, and “Marry Me Now.”

Both Daesang winners got emotional on stage, with Kim Myung Min saying in his speech, “Just when I was about to give up and leave everything, KBS gave me an opportunity. Just like 13 years ago, I continue to be lacking in many things, but I am grateful to KBS for being able to stand in this honorable spot.” He thanked the director, writer, and co-stars Ra Mi Ran and Kim Hyun Joo, adding that he would not have been able to win the award without them.

Yoo Dong Geun said, “I regret a little that the luck of the new year has fallen into my lap. This drama was only possible due to Jang Mi Hee and I did little by comparison. I don’t know how to absorb this. It was difficult for me and Jang Mi Hee to portray a romance in one’s 60s, and we supported each other every day on set…”

Choking up a little, he went on, “I was happy with just the Best Couple award. Because I wanted to make their romance come alive. More than ever, while doing that drama, I relied on the support of my juniors. I am so sorry to them that I have won this award in their stead.”

Check out the list of winners below:

Daesang (Grand Prize Award): Yoo Dong Geun (“Marry Me Now”), Kim Myung Min (“The Miracle We Met”)

Best Actress – Top Excellence Award: Jang Mi Hee (“Marry Me Now”), Cha Hwa Yeon (“My Only One”)

Best Actor – Top Excellence Award: Choi Soo Jong (“My Only One”), Cha Tae Hyun (“Matrimonial Chaos“)

Best Actress in a Medium-Length Drama: Ra Mi Ran (“The Miracle We Met”)

Best Actor in a Medium-Length Drama: Seo Kang Joon (“Are You Human, Too?”)

Best Actress in a Mini-Series – Excellence Award: Baek Jin Hee (“Jugglers,” “Feel Good to Die“)

Best Actor in a Mini-Series – Excellence Award: Choi Daniel (“Jugglers,” “The Ghost Detective“) and Jang Dong Gun (“Suits”) [not in attendance]

Best Couple: Seo Kang Joon and Gong Seung Yeon (“Are You Human, Too?”), Choi Daniel and Baek Jin Hee (“Jugglers”), Kim Myung Min and Ra Mi Ran (“The Miracle We Met”), Cha Tae Hyun and Bae Doona [not in attendance] (“Matrimonial Chaos”), Yoo Dong Geun and Jang Mi Hee (“Marry Me Now”), Lee Jang Woo and Uee (“My Only One”), Choi Soo Jong and Jin Kyung (“My Only One”)

Best Screenwriter: Kim Sa Kyung (“My Only One”)

Netizen Award: Park Hyung Sik (“Suits”) [not in attendance], Kim Myung Min (“The Miracle We Met”)

Best Actress in a Serial Drama – Excellence Award: Han Ji Hye (“Marry Me Now”), Uee (“My Only One”)

Best Actor in a Serial Drama – Excellence Award: Lee Sang Woo (“Marry Me Now”), Lee Jang Woo (“My Only One”)

Best Actress in a Daily Drama – Excellence Award: Ha Hee Ra (“Lady Cha Dal Rae’s Lover”), Park Ha Na (“Mysterious Personal Shopper”)

Best Actor in a Daily Drama – Excellence Award: Kang Eun Tak (“Love to the End”), Park Yoon Jae (“It’s My Life”)

Best Actress in a One Act/Special/Short Drama – Excellence Award: Lee Seol (“Magnolia Myun Ok”), Lee Il Hwa (“Mother’s Third Marriage”)

Best Actor in a One Act/Special/Short Drama – Excellence Award: Jang Dong Yoon (“Just Dance“), Yoon Park (“The Tuna and the Dolphin”)

Best Supporting Actress: Kim Hyun Sook (“Are You Human, Too?,” “Queen of Mystery 2“), Yoon Jin Yi (“My Only One”)

Best Supporting Actor: In Gyo Jin (“Feel Good to Die”), Kim Won Hae (“The Ghost Detective,” “Are You Human, Too?”)

Best New Actress: Park Se Wan (“Marry Me Now,” “Too Bright for Love,” “Just Dance”), Seol In Ah (“Sunny Again Tomorrow”)

Best New Actor: Park Sung Hoon (“My Only One”), Kim Kwon (“Marry Me Now”)

Best Child Actor/Actress: Nam Da Reum (“Radio Romance“), Kim Hwan Hee (“The Miracle We Met”)

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