As 2024 comes to a close, let’s celebrate in style with our favorite Korean idols, actors, and entertainers! The three major stations—SBS, MBC, and KBS—are hosting their much-anticipated drama and entertainment awards, along with a year-end festival featuring performances from our most-loved K-pop idols. It’s the perfect way to wrap up an incredible year of Korean entertainment!
Let’s dive into the broadcast dates, special appearances, and everything else to look forward to. And the best part? You can catch it all on KOCOWA+ with multiple subtitles, so you won’t miss a thing!
The 2024 Drama Awards
This year has been a phenomenal one for K-dramas, and what better way to honor them than with the 2024 Drama Awards? These ceremonies pay tribute to the incredible shows that captured our hearts and made this year memorable. Not only are K-dramas themselves recognized, but these awards also highlight the hard work of actors, directors, writers, and the behind-the-scenes crew who brought these stories to life.
As a K-drama fan, it’s always rewarding to see our favorite actors and actresses get the recognition they deserve for their unforgettable performances.
“2024 SBS Drama Awards”
Date: December 21, 2024 PDT
*Will be streamed LIVE on KOCOWA+
December 21st PDT
Episode 1 – 3:35~5:05AM (90min)
Episode 2 – 5:05~6:25AM (80min)
Episode 3 – 6:25~7:35AM (70min)
MCs: Shin Dong Yup, Kim Hye Yoon, Bona
Drama lineup:
- “Flex X Cop”
- “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection“
- “Connection“
- “Good Partner”
- “The Judge From Hell”
- “The Fiery Priest 2”
“2024 MBC Drama Awards”
Date: December 30, 2024 PDT
MCs: Kim Sung Joo, Chae Soo Bin
Drama lineup:
- “The Third Marriage“
- “The Brave Yong Su Jeong“
- “Knight Flower“
- “Wonderful World”
- “Chief Detective 1958”
- “Bitter Sweet Hell”
- “The Pork Cutlets“
- “Black Out”
- “Doubt“
- “When The Phone Rings”
“2024 KBS Drama Awards” – December 31
Date: December 31, 2024 PDT
MCs: Jang Sung Kyu, SNSD Seohyun, Moon Sang Min
Drama lineup:
- “Suji and U Ri“
- “My Merry Marriage“
- “Love Song For Illusion”
- “Nothing Uncovered“
- “Dare to Love Me”
- “Perfect Family”
- “Dog Knows Everything“
- “Face Me”
- “Beauty and Mr. Romantic“
- “Iron Family“
Music Festivals To Watch On KOCOWA+
For K-pop fans, year-end music festivals are the cherry on top of an already exciting year! Is it really the end of the year if we don’t get to see our favorite idols performing their greatest hits, collaborating with other artists, and sharing wholesome interactions on stage? These festivals are more than just performances—they’re a celebration of music, talent, and unity and we’re so lucky to witness it all before the year ends!
“2024 MBC Music Festival”
Date: December 31, 2024 PDT
MCs: SNSD Im Yoon A, SHINee Choi Min Ho, TWS Dohoon
Artist lineup: To be announced
The Year-End Entertainment Awards Show
The entertainment awards are one of the most eagerly anticipated year-end events! These shows don’t just honor our favorite entertainers and variety programs—they also keep us laughing with their fun skits, memorable moments, and heartfelt speeches. It’s a time to appreciate the variety of shows that made us laugh until our stomachs hurt, taught us something new, or simply brought joy to our everyday lives.
“2024 KBS Entertainment Awards”
Date: December 21, 2024 PDT
MCs: Lee Joon, Lee Young Ji, Lee Chan Won
Program Lineup:
- “The Return of Superman“
- “2 Days 1 Night 4“
- “Battle Trip“
- “Music K-Show Chart“
- “Immortal Songs“
- “The Seasons“
- “Lee Mu Jin Service”
- And more!
“2024 MBC Entertainment Awards”
Date: December 29, 2024 PDT
MCs: Jun Hyun Moo, Hyeri, Lee Jang Woo
Program Lineup:
- “Radio Star“
- “Show! Music Core“
- “Idol Star Athletics Championship“
- “Weekly Idol“
- “Home Alone“
- “The King of Mask Singer“
- “The Manager“
- And more!
“2024 SBS Entertainment Awards”
Date: December 31, 2024 PDT
MCs: Jun Hyun Moo, Jang Do Yeon, Lee Hyun Yi
Program Lineup:
- “Running Man“
- “My Little Old Boy“
- “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny”
- “Dolsing Fourmen”
- “Kick a Goal”
- “SBS Inkigayo“
- And more!
I can’t wait to tune into these year-end shows and see all our favorite artists, actors, and idols come together for these exciting events. And the best part? You don’t have to search far and wide to enjoy them because everything is available on KOCOWA+ with multiple subtitles! Let’s end 2024 on a high note by celebrating the best of Korean entertainment together.
