Chun Ho-jin
Weekend dramas reigned supreme at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards, with all the top honors going to actors from the broadcaster’s two weekend dramas, Once Again and Homemade Love Story. This year, TV personality Do Kyung-wan co-hosted with actors Jo Boa, Lee Sang-yub, and Kim Kang-hoon.
The Daesang went to Chun Ho-jin, for Once Again, where he played the patriarch of a large family. The weekend drama aired from March to September and it was incredibly popular in Korea; at one point reaching 37% viewership.
Chun Ho-jin began his acceptance speech by thanking medical professionals and continued, “Before filming started on this drama, I told my colleagues, ‘Let’s work hard and have fun, and give hope to those in need of it.’ I think we’ve achieved that goal. So this award isn’t mind alone. To my hoobaes and to everyone who worked hard on this drama, I accept this award as the head of the family.” He also shared a personal story, “My father passed away while I was filming this drama and I couldn’t see him in the end. I’d like to say something in regard to my filial failure. I’m grateful and I love you, Father.”
Once Again
It’s nice to see older, veteran actors receive accolades when often awards go to trendier dramas and younger actors. I’m also happy that one of my favorite dramas, Memorials, picked up awards in several categories. Read on for a full list of all the winners!
WINNERS LIST
Daesang (Grand Prize): Chun Ho-jin (Once Again)
Top Excellence, Actor: Park In-hwan (Brilliant Heritage),
Jung Bo-seok (Homemade Love Story )
Top Excellence, Actress: Lee Min-jung (Once Again),
Excellence Awards
Serial Drama, Actor: Lee Jang-woo (Homemade Love Story),
Lee Sang-yub (Once Again)
Serial Drama, Actress: Lee Jung-eun (Once Again),
Jin Ki-joo (Homemade Love Story)
Miniseries, Actor: Park Sung-hoon (Memorials),
Lee Jae-wook (Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol)
Miniseries, Actress: Nana (Memorials),
Jo Yeo-jung (Cheat on Me, If You Can)
Daily Drama, Actor: Kang Eun-tak (Man in a Veil)
Kim Yoo-suk (No Matter What)
Daily Drama, Actress: Park Hana (Fatal Promise),
Lee Chae-young (Man in a Veil)
Serial Drama, Supporting Actor: Oh Dae-hwan (Once Again)
Serial Drama, Supporting Actress: Kim Sun-young (Homemade Love Story),
Oh Yoon-ah (Once Again)
Miniseries, Supporting Actor: Ahn Gil-kang (Memorials)
Miniseries, Supporting Actress: Yeh Ji-won (Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol)
Youth Actor: Moon Woo-jin (Once Again)
Youth Actress: Lee Ga-yeon (Once Again)
Writer of the Year: Yang Hee-seung (Once Again)
Best Couple Award: Lee Sang-yub & Lee Min-jung (Once Again),
Jin Ki-joo & Lee Jang-woo (Homemade Love Story),
Jung Bo-seok & Lee Jang-woo (Homemade Love Story),
Nana & Park Sung-hoon (Memorials),
Jo Yeo-jung & Go Joon (Cheat on Me, If You Can),
Park Hae-jin & Jo Boa (Forest),
Lee Sang-yi & Lee Cho-hee (Once Again),
Chun Ho-jin & Lee Jung-eun (Once Again)
Kim Kang-hoon
Bona
Yeh Ji-won
Lee Sang-yub
Jo Yeo-jung
Nana
Park Sung-hoon