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MBC Entertainment Awards 2024: Celebrating Television Excellence
The 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards showcased the finest talents in the television and radio sectors, honoring their achievements over the past year. Originally scheduled for December 29, 2024, the ceremony was postponed due to a tragic incident involving a Jeju Air plane crash. The awards were eventually held on January 28, 2025, bringing together stars and industry leaders to celebrate their collective contributions to entertainment.
This year’s awards were hosted by the charismatic trio of Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Jang Woo, and Yoon Eun Hye, each adding their unique flair to the festivities. The event was marked by notable highlights, with Jun Hyun Moo receiving the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize), marking his third honor since his previous wins in 2017 and 2022. His influential role across eight programs in 2024, including prominent shows like Home Alone (I Live Alone), The Manager, and the 2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships, solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the industry.
Home Alone emerged as a major highlight of the evening, securing a remarkable 12 awards. This beloved reality series has captured viewers’ attention with its engaging content and dynamic cast, reaffirming its status as one of MBC’s cornerstone programs.
2024 MBC Entertainment Awards Winners
Below is the comprehensive list of award recipients who were recognized for their exceptional contributions to entertainment:
- Daesang (Grand Prize): Jun Hyun Moo
- Program of the Year: Home Alone
- Entertainer of the Year (Grand Prize Nominees): Kim Dae Ho, Kian84, Yoo Jae Suk, Jun Hyun Moo
- Top Excellence Award (Reality): Kian84 (Home Alone, Music Adventure by Accident), Park Na Rae (Home Alone, Where Is My Home)
- Top Excellence Award (Show/Variety): Kim Dae Ho (Home Alone, Where Is My Home, Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island), Jang Do Yeon (Radio Star, Music Adventure by Accident, Stingy)
- Top Excellence Award (Radio): Kim Eana (Kim Eana’s Starry Night)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Bae Chul Soo (Bae Chul Soo’s Music Camp)
- Excellence Award: Lee Yi Kyung (How Do You Play?), Hong Hyun Hee (The Manager)
- Excellence Award (Radio): Park Young Jin (Park Jun Hyung and Park Young Jin’s 2 O’Clock), Sunwoo (Idol Radio 4)
- Producers’ MC Award: Yoo Se Yoon (Radio Star)
- Producers’ Special Award: Boom (Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island), Key (Home Alone)
- Best Couple Award: Yoo Jae Suk and HaHa (How Do You Play?)
- Best Partner Award: Kim Gura and Kim Sung Joo (The King of Mask Singer)
- Popularity Award (Reality): Yoo Teo (Music Adventure by Accident)
- Popularity Award (Show/Variety): Im Woo Il (Radio Star, Stingy)
- Best Teamwork Award: Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island
- Best Entertainer Award (Reality): Choi Daniel (The Manager)
- Best Entertainer Award (Show/Variety): Joo Woo Jae (How Do You Play?, Where Is My Home)
- Best Writer: Lee Kyung Ha (Home Alone)
- Multi-Player Award: Lee Jang Woo (Home Alone, DaeJang’s Banchan, Brewer Lee)
- Digital Content Award: Cleaning Freak Brian
- Hot Issue Award: Kim Suk Hoon (How Do You Play?)
- Rookie Award: Ku Sung Hwan (Home Alone), Choi Kang Hee (The Manager)
- Rookie Award (Radio): Yoon Tae Jin (Yoon Tae Jin’s FM Date), Son Tae Jin (Son Tae Jin’s Trot Radio)
The celebration of talent spanned from seasoned veterans to fresh faces, reflecting a diverse range of performances and contributions that made 2024 a standout year for MBC and its audience.
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