MBC Drama Awards 2021 recognized talents and performances as the top stars from various Kdramas gathered in one special night. The annual ceremony took place at MBC Media Center Public Hall, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on December 30, ending the year with a bang with Kim Sung Joo as the night's MC.
To recall, the TV personality has been hosting the event since 2019, making this his third consecutive year as the master of ceremony.
Apart from the coveted trophies and awards, stars dazzled on the red carpet.
Namgoong Min looked sleek in his black suit and bow while "The Red Sleeve Cuff" stars 2PM Junho and Lee Se Young shine with their red carpet ensemble.
The first winners for the MBC Drama Awards 2021 are Kang Hoon from "The Red Sleeve Cuff" and "The Veil" star Kim Ji Eun for bagging Best New Actor and Actress Award.
2PM's Lee Junho took the stage and presented the Special Achievement Awards for veteran actor and co-star Lee Deok Hwa, also his "The Red Sleeve Cuff" co-star.
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Interestingly, the historical drama took home multiple awards, including Best New Actor, Best Scriptwriter, Best Drama of the Year and more.
As expected, Lee Junho and Lee Se Young took home the Best Couple Award for their heart-fluttering drama "The Red Sleeve Cuff."
Here's the complete list of MBC Drama Awards 2021 winners:
- Best New Actress: Kim Ji Eun ('The Veil')
- Best New Actor: Kang Hoon ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Best Supporting Actress: Jang Hye Jin ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Best Supporting Actor: Kim Do Hyun ('The Veil')
- Best Scriptwriter: Jung Hae Ri ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Best Couple: Lee Junho and Lee Se Young ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Golden Acting Award: Lee Deok Hwa ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Excellence in Acting Award for an Actress (Short Drama): Jung Moon Sung ('The Veil)
- Excellence in Acting Award for an Actress (Short Drama): Kim Hwan Hee ('Here's My Plan')
- Excellence in Acting Award for an Actor (Mini-Series): Lee Sang Yeop ('On the Verge of Sanity)
- Excellence in Acting Award for an Actress (Mini-Series): Jang Young Nam ('The Veil)
- Top Excellence Actor Award (Daily Drama): Cha Seo Won ('Second Husband')
- Top Excellence Actress Award (Daily Drama): Uhm Hyun Kyung ('Second Husband')
- Top Excellence Actor Award (Mini-Series): Lee Junho ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Top Excellence Actress Award (Mini-Series): Lee Se Young ('The Red Sleeve Cuff')
- Drama of the Year: 'The Red Sleeve Cuff'
- Daesang (Grand Prize): Namgoong Min ('The Veil')
Congratulations to all the winners!
