These Korean actors and actresses wrapped up 2024 and welcomed 2025 with top achievements for their dramas in the past year. 

Recognized at recent award shows like the SBS Drama Awards, APAN Star Awards, Asia Artist Awards (AAA), and MBC Drama Awards, these artists showcased versatility and excellence in acting. The KBS Drama Awards delayed the broadcast of their awarding ceremony due to the tragic Jeju Air Flight 2216 plane crash; the event was held last December 31 and was recorded for broadcasting on January 11.

Let this list of top Korean actors and actresses of 2024, according to various award-giving bodies, be your guide on what K-dramas and whose filmography to check out to see their performances for yourself. 

Check out our picks for the top must-watch K-dramas of 2024 here.

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Kim Soo Hyun of Queen of Tears

AAA Artist of the Year (Actor), AAA Fabulous, AAA Hot Trend, and AAA Best Artist

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Park Min Young of Marry My Husband

AAA Best Actor of the Year and AAA Best Artist

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Byeon Woo Seok of Lovely Runner

AAA Best Actor of the Year, AAA Asia Celebrity, AAA Popularity Award, AAA Best Artist, and AAA Best Couple Award (with Kim Hye Yoon)

APAN Star Awards Idol Champ Global Star Award, APAN Star Awards Idol Champ Popularity Award (Actor), APAN Star Awards Idol Champ Best Couple Award (with Kim Hye Yoon)

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Kim Hye Yoon of Lovely Runner

AAA Best Actor, AAA Popularity Award, AAA Best Artist, and AAA Best Couple Award (with Kim Hye Yoon)

APAN Star Awards Idol Champ Popularity Award (Actress)

@kimjuncotton

Suho of Missing Crown Prince

AAA Best Actor and AAA Best Artist

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Ahn Bo Hyun of Flex X Cop

AAA Best Artist

SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Specialized Genre or Action Miniseries)

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Ryu Jun Yeol of The 8 Show

AAA Best Artist

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Kim Tae Ri of Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born

APAN Star Awards Daesang (Grand Prize)

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Ji Chang Wook of Welcome to Samdal-ri

APAN Star Awards Male Top Excellence Award (Mid-Length Drama)

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Im Soo Hyang of Beauty and Mr. Romantic

APAN Star Awards Female Top Excellence Award (Long-Form Drama)

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Ji Hyun Woo of Beauty and Mr. Romantic

APAN Star Awards Male Top Excellence Award (Long-Form Drama)

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Lee Yi Kyung of Marry My Husband

APAN Star Awards Male Excellence Award (Mid-Length Drama)

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Jung Eun Chae of Your Honor and Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born

APAN Star Awards Female Excellence Award (Mid-Length Drama)

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Kim Dong Jun of Korea-Khitan War

APAN Star Awards Male Excellence Award (Long-Form Drama)

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Oh Hyun Kyung of Su Ji and U Ri

APAN Star Awards Female Excellence Award (Long-Form Drama)

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Lee Han Nee of Knight Flower and The Fiery Priest 2

APAN Star Awards Female Top Excellence Award (Mid-Length Drama) for Knight Flower

SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Multi-Season Series) for The Fiery Priest 2

MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Miniseries) for Knight Flower

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Han Suk Kyu of Doubt

MBC Drama Awards Daesang (Grand Prize)

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Yoo Yeon Seok of When the Phone Rings

MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Miniseries) and MBC Drama Awards Best Couple (with Chae Soo Bin)

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Chae Soo Bin of When the Phone Rings

MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award (Miniseries) and MBC Drama Awards Best Couple (with Yoo Yeon Seok)

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Lee Je Hoon of Chief Inspector 1958

MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Miniseries)

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Seo Jun Young of The Brave Yong Su Jeong

MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Short-Form or Daily Drama)

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Uhm Hyun Kyung of The Brave Yong Su Jeong

MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Short-Form or Daily Drama)

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Oh Seung Ah of The Third Marriage

MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Short-Form or Daily Drama)

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Byun Yo Han of Snow White Must Die – Black Out

MBC Drama Awards Best Actor

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Kim Nam Joo of Wonderful World

MBC Drama Awards Best Actor

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Lee Dong Hwi of Chief Inspector 1958

MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award (Miniseries)

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Lee Jong Won of Knight Flower

MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award (Miniseries)

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Mun Ji Hu of The Third Marriage

MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award (Short-Form or Daily Drama)

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Oh Se Young of The Third Marriage

MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award (Short-Form or Daily Drama)

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Jang Na Ra of Good Partner

SBS Drama Awards Daesang (Grand Prize)

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Park Shin Hye of The Judge From Hell

SBS Drama Awards Director’s Award and SBS Drama Awards Best Couple (with Kim Jae Young)

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Jeon Mi Do of Connection

SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Specialized Genre or Action Miniseries)

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Kim Nam Gil of The Fiery Priest 2

SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Multi-Season Series)

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Nam Ji Hyun of Good Partner

SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Human or Fantasy Miniseries)

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Kim Jae Young of The Judge From Hell

SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Human or Fantasy Miniseries) and SBS Drama Awards Best Couple (with Park Shin Hye)

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