2023 KBS Drama Awards
The 2023 KBS Drama Awards was an annual awards ceremony held on December 31, 2023, in South Korea to recognize excellence in television dramas produced and broadcast by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) throughout the year. The event was hosted by Jang Sung-Kyu, Ro Woon, and Seol In-A.
Major Awards
The Grand Prize (Daesang), the highest honor of the evening, was awarded to actor Choi Soo-Jong for his performance in the historical drama Korea-Khitan War.
The Best Actor award was shared by Kim Dong-Jun for Korea-Khitan War and Ro Woon for The Matchmakers. The Best Actress award was presented to Uee for her role in Live Your Own Life.
Category Winners
The ceremony recognized performances across various drama formats, including long-length, mini-series, and daily dramas:
- Excellent Actor (Long-length Drama): Ji Seung-Hyun (Korea-Khitan War) and Ha-Joon (Live Your Own Life)
- Excellent Actress (Long-length Drama): Baek Jin-Hee (The Real Has Come)
- Excellent Actor (Mini-series): Jang Dong-Yoon (Oasis)
- Excellent Actress (Mini-series): Seol In-A (Oasis) and Cho Yi-Hyun (The Matchmakers)
- Excellent Actor (Daily Drama): Seo Jun-Young (Apple of My Eye) and Lee Si-Kang (The Elegant Empire)
- Excellent Actress (Daily Drama): Nam Sang-Ji (Unpredictable Family) and Choi Yoon-Young (Woman in a Veil)
Lee Jung-Woo received the award for Best Screenplay for his work on Korea-Khitan War.