The 2024 SBS Drama Awards will take place on Saturday (December 12), and K-drama lovers can expect a night full of stunning performances. Top performers for the glam event include The Fiery Priest 2 cast members BIBI, Ahn Chang Hwan, and Go Kyu Pil, dance crew La Chica, and girl group (G)I-DLE. People in Korea can watch the star-studded ceremony live online on TV.
K-drama lovers from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on various online streaming platforms.
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) has presented the annual award show since 1993. It honors outstanding achievements in Korean dramas telecast on the broadcasting channel that year. Jang Seok Jin will produce the glam event, which will feature the return of television personality Shin Dong Yup as a host for the eighth consecutive year.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, including the host, performers, when and where to watch the ceremony.
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When and Where to Watch?
The annual award ceremony will occur at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on Saturday (December 21) at 8:35 PM KST. K-drama lovers in Korea can watch the star-studded ceremony on TV. Korean drama lovers from other parts of the world, including the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and the UK, can watch the award show on various online streaming platforms.
Here are the International Air Timings of the 2024 SBS Drama Awards:
- US – 6:35 AM
- Canada – 6:35 AM
- Australia – 10:05 PM
- New Zealand – 12:35 AM
- Japan – 8:35 PM
- Mexico – 5:35 AM
- Brazil – 8:35 AM
- Saudi Arabia – 2:35 PM
- India – 5:05 PM
- Indonesia – 6:35 PM
- Singapore – 7:35 PM
- China – 7:35 PM
- Europe – 12:35 PM
- France – 12:35 PM
- Spain – 12:35 PM
- UK – 11:35 AM
- South Africa – 1:35 PM
- Philippines – 7:35 PM
2024 SBS Drama Awards Performers
Fiery Priest 2 cast members BIBI, Ahn Chang Hwan, and Go Kyu Pil will set the stage on fire with their epic collaboration. The trio will entertain their fans with a live rendition of the hit digital single Bam Yang Gang. The song was a viral hit this year and topped both domestic and international music charts.
Dance crew La Chica will light up the stage with their creative, unique, and exclusive Carol dance routine. They will open the award show with their grand performance. The viewers can expect surprise performances by the dance crew members. They could entertain their fans with K-pop dance remix performances.
Girl group (G)I-DLE will perform several of their hit songs, like Fate and Super Lady. The organizers have teased a stunning performance by the cast members of the upcoming SBS dramas. K-drama lovers can watch the show to see the cast members and dramas involved in this mesmerizing stage performance.
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Who Will Host the 2024 SBS Drama Awards?
Television personality Shin Dong Yup, Lovely Runner star Kim Hye Yoon, and WJSN member Bona will host the star-studded ceremony. Dong Yup will return as an MC for the eighth time. Hye Yoon will host the star-studded ceremony for the first time. Bona will also host the glam event for the first time.
2024 SBS Drama Awards Nomination Categories:
Grand Prize (Daesang)
SBS Special Award
Top Excellence in Acting Awards
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in a Miniseries
Best Actress in a Miniseries
Best Actor in a Mid-Length Drama
Best Actress in a Mid-Length Drama
Best Actor in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actress in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actor in a Serial Drama
Best Actress in a Serial Drama
Best Actor in a Genre & Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Genre & Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actor in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actress in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actor in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actress in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actor in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actress in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama
Excellence in Acting Awards
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in a Miniseries
Best Actress in a Miniseries
Best Actor in a Mid-Length Drama
Best Actress in a Drama Special
Best Actor in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actress in a Special Planning Drama
Best Actor in a Serial Drama
Best Actress in a Serial Drama
Best Actor in a Drama Short
Best Actress in a Drama Short
Best Actor in a Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Genre Drama
Best Actress in a Genre Drama
Best Actor in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Romantic-Comedy Drama
Best Actor in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actress in a Monday–Tuesday Drama
Best Actor in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actress in a Wednesday–Thursday Drama
Best Actor in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actress in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actress in Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama
Best Actress in Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
Best Actor in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actress in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy Drama
Best Actor in a Mini-Series Romance/Comedy Drama
Best Actress in a Mini-Series Romance/Comedy Drama
Supporting Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Special Acting Awards
Actor
Actress
Producer’s Award
Top 10 Stars
Big Star Award
Newcomer Awards
Best New Actor
Best New Actress
New Star Award
Youth Awards
Best Young Actor
Best Young Actress
Popularity Awards
Netizen Popularity Award
SBSi Award
Best Couple Award
Sitcom
Excellence Award, Actor in a Sitcom
Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom
Best New Actor in a Sitcom
Best New Actress in a Sitcom
Popularity Award in a Sitcom
Variety
Achievement Award
