This year has been huge for K-dramas, and the 2025 APAN Star Awards just wrapped up with many stars in attendance and taking home big wins. It was held on December 29 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. This special event honoured the best in Korean TV across all platforms, from broadcast to cable TV to web series and celebrated dramas aired between November 2024 and October 2025. They recognised actors, directors, writers, and creators who stole viewers’ hearts. If you missed the live show, here’s a list of winners.
Full List Of APAN Star Awards Winners
Grand Prize (Daesang): IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Drama of the Year: (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best Director: Kim Won Seok (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best Screenwriter: Jang Hyun Sook (Typhoon Family)
Male Top Excellence Award (Miniseries): Lee Jun Ho (Typhoon Family)
Female Top Excellence Award (Miniseries): Cha Joo Young (The Queen Who Crowns)
Best New Actor: Lee Chae Min (Bon Appétit, Your Majesty) and Kang You Seok (Resident Playbook)
Best New Actress: Ha Young (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call) and Hong Hwa Yeon (Buried Hearts)
Excellence Award, Actor (Miniseries): Lee Jun Young (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Excellence Award, Actress (Miniseries): Shin Ye Eun (The Murky Stream)
Best Young Actor: Lee Cheon Mu (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best Young Actress: Kim Tae Yeon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
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Idol Champ Best Couple Award: Lee Hyeri and Chung Su Bin (Friendly Rivalry)
Idol Champ Popularity Star Award, Actor: Lee Jun Ho
Idol Champ Popularity Star Award, Actress: Kim Hye Yoon
Idol Champ Global Star Award: Lee Jun Ho
Idol Champ Best Entertainer Award: Cha Eunwoo
Best Original Soundtrack: Lim Young Woong (Heavenly Ever After)
Heartiest congratulations to all the winners!