Kang Tae-oh Wins Top Excellence Award at 2025 MBC Drama Awards

Actor Kang Tae-oh has been honored with the Top Excellence Award at the '2025 MBC Drama Awards.'

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

Kang Tae-oh won the Top Excellence Award in the mini-series category for 'Moon River.' He had previously won the 'Best Couple Award' with Kim Se-jeong, making him a double awardee for the night. Other nominees included Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-ki, and Seo Kang-jun.

In his acceptance speech, Kang Tae-oh shared, "When I first debuted and was a rookie with little experience, I wanted to show a relaxed demeanor on set. I thought it would come naturally with time and age." He continued, "As my filmography and experience grew, the responsibility and pressure for each new project increased, making me more nervous and worried."

He expressed his gratitude, saying, "'Moon River' felt like a journey. I enjoyed the set, and it was like traveling with a harmonious crew and cast, experiencing beautiful scenery across the country. I am grateful to the director for creating such a warm environment and reminding me of the joy of acting." He also thanked the writer for crafting a beautiful story centered on the emotion of love and expressed appreciation to his fellow cast and crew.

Kang Tae-oh concluded, "I am deeply thankful to my family, who always love and support me unconditionally. I also want to thank my agency's CEO and staff for their hard work behind the scenes. Most importantly, I am grateful to my managers, who have always prioritized me and cared for me like family. Happy New Year, and I look forward to showing a new side of myself in the coming year."

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