MBC Drama Awards 2024: Social Media Buzz Surrounds “When the Phone Rings” Couple and Surprising Grand Prize Winner

On December 30, 2024, the MBC Drama Awards took place under somber circumstances, held without a live broadcast due to a national mourning period in South Korea following a tragic plane crash. Despite the lack of a real-time presentation, attendees captured and shared moments from the event on social media, making the awards a trending topic throughout the night.

This year’s ceremony was most notably highlighted by the accolades bestowed upon the stars of the hit drama “When the Phone Rings.” Both Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok received individual acting awards and were also honored with the prestigious Best Couple award, marking them as the standout winners of the evening. Their moment on stage sparked wildfire discussions on social media, especially in China where their appearance trended at the top of search rankings, further demonstrating the far-reaching impact of their drama.

MBC Drama Awards 2024 When the Phone Rings

Another significant highlight of the evening was the announcement of the Daesang (Grand Prize), which went to acclaimed actor Han Suk-kyu for his remarkable performance in “Doubt.” This decision was met with widespread approval from audiences, reinforcing Han Suk-kyu’s status as an esteemed figure within the Korean entertainment industry and affirming his exceptional talent in the drama.

Alongside the celebrated trio of Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, and Han Suk-kyu, other winners at the MBC Drama Awards 2024 received recognition that fans deemed well-deserved. There is widespread anticipation for the official images and the full recounted broadcast of the ceremony.