The Seoul Drama Awards 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary, featured stars like IU and Kenta Sakaguchi, with performances and awards.
October/3/2025 16:20
On the afternoon of the 2nd, the 'Seoul Drama Awards 2025' was held at the KBS headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, attended by Kenta Sakaguchi, IU, Choo Ji-hoon, Kim Min-ha, Rachanan Mahawan, Daniel Padilla, Anna Jobling, director Lee Do-yoon of 'Trauma Code', and director Na Ji-hyun of the short drama 'The Son Died'. MCs were Chang Doyoung and 2PM's Taecyeon. Award presenters included Sooyoung from Girls' Generation, Yeom Hae-ran, Chang Hee-ryeong, Chanhee from SF9, Moon Seong-hyun, Chuu, Lee Yong-jin, and Koo Seong-hwan, while Yontak, Urban Zakapa, and Chang Sa-ik performed in celebration. The 'Seoul Drama Awards' marks its 20th anniversary this year, gathering actors and production teams representing dramas from around the world. Among 276 entries from 50 countries and a total of 409 entrants, award-winning works and recipients were determined.
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