Jung Kyung-ho and Lee Se-young Win Best Actor Awards at 2025 MBC Drama Awards
Actors Jung Kyung-ho and Lee Se-young have been honored with the 'Best Actor Award'. Earlier in the evening, the first award category, the Rookie of the Year, also saw joint winners in both male and female categories, drawing attention. This year, MBC faced a challenging period, with its reputation as the 'Drama Kingdom' being questioned due to low ratings. Dramas like 'Bunny and the Brothers', 'Mary Kills People', and 'To the Moon' struggled with ratings in the 1-2% range.

On the 30th, the '2025 MBC Drama Awards' took place at the MBC Media Center Public Hall in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event was hosted by Kim Sung-joo and actress Lee Sun-bin.

Lee Se-young from 'Motel California' and Jung Kyung-ho from 'Labor Attorney No Moo-jin' were the recipients of the 2025 Best Actor Award.

Jung Kyung-ho and Lee Se-young Win Best Actor Awards at 2025 MBC Drama Awards

In an emotional acceptance speech, Lee Se-young said, "I don't have much to offer, so I act, but I'm always worried about not being confident or proud. However, through my work, I've realized how much I love my colleagues, the staff, and the set. I'm happy to live as an actor." She added, "My job satisfaction is at its peak. I will repay this honor by acting diligently."

Jung Kyung-ho and Lee Se-young Win Best Actor Awards at 2025 MBC Drama Awards

Jung Kyung-ho expressed, "Thank you for this meaningful award. I'm not used to receiving many awards, so I'm not sure how to express my gratitude." He continued, "I've wanted to experience receiving an award in this position for over 20 years." He also acknowledged the hard work of the staff, saying, "Receiving an award on such a stage is not solely because of our efforts."

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr