KBS Drama Awards 2023: Oasis, Korea-Khitan War emerge as the biggest winners

To conclude 2023 on a celebratory note, KBS bid farewell to the year with the annual KBS Drama Awards held on December 31. Hosted by Jang Sung Kyu, Seol In Ah, and Rowoon, the prestigious event recognised outstanding contributions to the world of Korean dramas.

The Daesang (Grand Prize) was bestowed upon the seasoned actor Choi Soo Jong, acknowledging his remarkable performance in the currently airing historical drama Korea-Khitan War. Notably, Oasis and Korea-Khitan War emerged as the night's big winners, clinching seven awards each.

Winners of KBS Drama Awards 2023

Daesang (Grand Prize): Choi Soo Jong (“Korea-Khitan War”)

Top Excellence Award (Actress): Uee (“Live Your Own Life”)
Top Excellence Award (Actor): Kim Dong Jun (“Korea-Khitan War”), Rowoon (“The Matchmakers”)

Excellence Award – Miniseries (Actress): Seol In Ah (“Oasis”), Cho Yi Hyun (“The Matchmakers”)
Excellence Award – Miniseries (Actor): Jang Dong Yoon (“Oasis”)

Excellence Award – Long-Form Drama (Actress): Baek Jin Hee (“The Real Has Come!”)
Excellence Award – Long-Form Drama (Actor): Ji Seung Hyun (“Korea-Khitan War”), Ha Jun (“Live Your Own Life”)

Best Couple Award: Jang Dong Yoon and Seol In Ah (“Oasis”), Ahn Jae Hyun and Baek Jin Hee (“The Real Has Come!”), Ha Jun and Uee (“Live Your Own Life”), Rowoon and Cho Yi Hyun (“The Matchmakers”), Choi Soo Jong and Kim Dong Jun (“Korea-Khitan War”)

Popularity Award (Actress): Seol In Ah (“Oasis”), Uee (“Live Your Own Life”), Cho Yi Hyun (“The Matchmakers”)
Popularity Award (Actor): Rowoon (“The Matchmakers”), Ahn Jae Hyun (“The Real Has Come!”), Lee Sang Yeob (“My Lovely Boxer”), Ji Seung Hyun (“Korea-Khitan War”)

Excellence Award – Daily Drama (Actress): Nam Sang Ji (“Unpredictable Family”), Choi Yoon Young (“Woman in a Veil”)
Excellence Award – Daily Drama (Actor): Seo Jun Young (“Apple of My Eye”), Lee Si Kang (“The Elegant Empire”)

Best Supporting Actress: Kang Kyung Hun (“Oasis,” “2023 KBS Drama Special: Behind the Shadows”)
Best Supporting Actor: Kim Myung Soo (“Oasis”), Lee Won Jong (“Korea-Khitan War”), Jo Han Chul (“The Matchmakers”)

Best Writer: Lee Jung Woo (“Korea-Khitan War”)

Drama Special/TV Cinema Award (Actress): Chae Won Bin (“2023 KBS Drama Special – Love Attack”), Hong Seung Hee (“2023 KBS Drama Special – Behind the Shadows”)
Drama Special/TV Cinema Award (Actor): Lee Jae Won (“No Path Back”)

Best New Actress: Seo Ji Hye (“My Perfect Stranger”)
Best New Actor: Lee Won Jung (“My Perfect Stranger”), Choo Young Woo (“Oasis”)

Best Child Actress: Kim Si Eun (“Apple of My Eye”)
Best Child Actor: Moon Woo Jin (“2023 KBS Drama Special – Dog Days of Summer”)