2024 SBS Entertainment Awards: Host Yoo Jae-suk, 'When the Phone Rings' star Yoo Yeon-seok, and more shine as winners
The 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards honoured top stars and shows on January 29, 2025, at SBS Prism Tower in Seoul. Hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Hyun Yi, and Jang Do Yeon, the event saw many winners across various categories.
The 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards celebrated the stars and programs that captivated audiences throughout the year. The ceremony took place on January 29, 2025, at SBS Prism Tower in Seoul. Originally set for December 31, the awards show was postponed due to the Jeju Air plane crash.
It saw Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Hyun Yi, and Jang Do Yeon as MCs. The night's highest honor, the Daesang (Grand Prize), was awarded to comedian and host Yoo Jae Suk, marking his 20th career Daesang. His hit show "Running Man" also won Most Popular Program.
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Meanwhile, Korean actor Yoo Yeon-seok, currently enjoying the success of "When The Phone Rings", was recognized with the Best Rookie MC Award at the ceremony.
Here's the full list of winners:
Major Awards
Daesang (Grand Prize): Yoo Jae Suk
Most Popular Program: Running Man
Highest Ratings Program: My Little Old Boy
Producer Award: Lee Sang Min
Individual Excellence Awards
Top Excellence Award: Kim Seung Soo, Ryu Soo Young, Jung Hye In
Excellence Award: Choi Jin Hyuk, Jo Woo Jong, Uie
Best Entertainer: Im Won Hee
Best Couple: Kim Min Jae & Choi Yoo Ra
Special Recognitions
Good Family Award: Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 ¨C You Are My Destiny
Good Partner Award: Kim Jong Kook, Lee Dong Gun, Heo Kyung Hwan, Super Junior¡¯s Kim Heechul
Special Award: Lee Young Pyo
Honorary Employee Award: Kim Joon Ho
Scene Stealer Award: Song Ji Hyo
Rising Stars & Newcomers
Rookie Award: Yoo Yeon Seok, Jin Sun Kyu
Hot Issue Award: Yoo Ho Jin
Rising Star Award: Kang Hoon, Ji Ye Eun
Other Notable Awards
ESG Award: C-upside Down Cafe Clinic
Best Player Award ¨C MVP of the Year: Heo Kyung Hee
Best Player Award ¨C Rookie of the Year: Park Ji An
Best Chemistry: Park Na Rae, Lee Guk Joo, Shin Gi Ru, Poongja
2024 Son of SBS: Lee Sang Min
2024 Daughter of SBS: Lee Hyun Yi
Writer Award: Lim Chae Yoon (C-upside Down Cafe Clinic)
Radio DJ Award: Bong Tae Gyu, Jung Yup
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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