On January 28, the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards took center stage, honoring the brightest stars and most beloved programs in Korean entertainment. Originally planned as a live broadcast, the ceremony was adjusted to a pre-recorded format following the tragic Jeju airplane crash, out of respect for the victims and their families. Despite the somber circumstances, the event celebrated the hard work, creativity, and dedication of entertainers who brought joy and laughter to audiences throughout the year.
Here’s a look at the full list of winners who took home accolades at this year’s awards:
Rookie Awards
- Rookie Award (Male): Koo Seong Hwan — I Live Alone
- Rookie Award (Female): Choi Kang Hee — Point of Omniscient Interfere
- Rookie Award (Radio): Son Tae Jin — Trot Radio
Yoon Tae Jin — Yoon Tae Jin’s FM Date
Popularity Awards
- Popularity Award (Show/Variety): Im Woo Il — Stingy Man
- Popularity Award (Reality): Yoo Tae Oh — Music Adventure By Accident
Hot Issue Award
- Hot Issue Award: Kim Seok Hoon — What Do You Do When You Play?
Special Awards
- Writer of the Year Award: Lee Kyung Ha
- Online Content Award: Brian Joo — Cleaning Freak Brian
- Current Affairs/Education Special Award: Kim Eung Soo — Oh Eun Young Report – Marriage Hell
- Achievement Award: Bae Chul Soo — Bae Chul Soo’s Music Camp
- Best Teamwork Award: I’m Glad You Got a Good Rest
- Best Couple Award: Yoo Jae Suk and Haha — What Do You Do When You Play?
- Producer Special Award: Boom — It’s Glad You Got a Good Rest
Key — I Live Alone - Producer MC Award: Yoo Se Yoon — Radio Star
Excellence Awards
- Excellence Award (Radio): Park Young Jin — Park Joon Hyung and Park Young Jin’s 2 O’Clock Manse
THE BOYZ‘s Sunwoo — Idol Radio - Excellence Award (Female): Hong Hyun Hee — Point of Omniscient Interfere
- Excellence Award (Male): Lee Yi Kyung — What Do You Do When You Play?
- Multiplayer Award: Lee Jang Woo — Captain’s Side Dish, Country Village Lee Jang Woo, I Live Alone
- Best Partner Award: Kim Gu Ra and Kim Sung Joo — King Of The Mask Singer
- Best Excellence Award (Radio): Kim Eana — Kim Eana’s Starry Night
- Best Excellence Award (Reality/Male): Kian84 — I Live Alone, Music Adventure By Accident
- Best Excellence Award (Show/Variety/Male): Kim Dae Ho — I Live Alone, I’m Glad You Got a Good Rest, Captain’s Side Dish
- Best Excellence Award (Reality/Female): Park Na Rae — I Live Alone, Save Me Holmes
- Best Excellence Award (Show/Variety/Female): Jang Do Yeon — Salty Man, Music Adventure By Accident, Radio Star
Top Honors
- Entertainer Of The Year:
Kim Dae Ho
Kian84
Jeon Hyun Moo
Yoo Jae Suk - Grand Prize: Jeon Hyun Moo
- Program of the Year: I Live Alone
A Night to Remember
The 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards was a celebration of the diverse talents that make Korean entertainment so unique. From rookies making their mark to seasoned veterans continuing to shine, the awards highlighted the creativity and passion that drive the industry forward.
The Grand Prize winner, Jeon Hyun Moo, was recognized for his exceptional contributions to variety shows, while I Live Alone took home the prestigious Program of the Year award, cementing its status as one of the most beloved shows on Korean television.
The event also underscored the importance of teamwork and collaboration, with awards like Best Teamwork and Best Couple celebrating the chemistry and camaraderie that make variety shows so enjoyable. Meanwhile, the Hot Issue Award and Popularity Awards reflected the shows and stars that resonated most with audiences throughout the year.
As the curtain closed on the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards, fans were reminded of the power of entertainment to bring people together, even in challenging times. Congratulations to all the winners, and here’s to another year of laughter, creativity, and unforgettable moments in Korean entertainment!
