2025 SBS Drama Awards Winners: Lee Je Hoon Clinches Grand Prize
Check out the full list of winners from the 2025 SBS Drama Awards. Lee Je Hoon wins the Grand Prize for Taxi Driver 3, while Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min take top honors.
The Rainbow Taxi service has reached its ultimate destination. On December 31, 2025, the 2025 SBS Drama Awards concluded with Lee Je Hoon taking home the Grand Prize (Daesang) for his iconic role in Taxi Driver 3. The ceremony celebrated the massive hits that defined SBS's broadcasting year, showcasing a diverse range of genres from intense action to heartwarming romance.
2025 SBS Drama Awards Full Winner List Highlights
It wasn't just a win for the lead; Taxi Driver 3 was also crowned Drama of the Year. The production's dominance continued with Kim Eui Sung receiving the Best Performance Award and Pyo Ye Jin taking home the Excellent Actress trophy. Meanwhile, Yoon Kye Sang earned the prestigious Director’s Award for his compelling work in The Winning Try, further highlighting the artistic depth of this year's lineup.
Top Excellence Awards by Genre
The competition for the Top Excellence Awards was divided by genre to honor specific storytelling strengths. In the Genre/Action category, Park Hyung Sik and Go Hyun Jung stood tall. For Romantic Comedy, favorites Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min were recognized. Lee Joon Hyuk and Han Ji Min won for Melodrama, while Yook Sung Jae and Kim Ji Yeon triumphed in the Human/Fantasy division.
The Best Couple Award went to Ahn Eun Jin and Jang Ki Yong for their sizzling chemistry in Dynamite Kiss. Emerging talents such as Kim Dan and Kim Mu Jun were also celebrated as Best New Actors, signaling a fresh wave of stars in the K-drama industry. Lastly, veteran actor Lee Soon Jae received the Merit Award, a poignant moment that honored his lifelong dedication to the craft.
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