You voted, we tallied, and now the results are in! 🎉
Presenting the fan-voted winners of the Gwenchanoona K-Drama Awards 2024. 🏆
Fave Crime Show: Your Honor
The path to justice is long and difficult, and Your Honor kept us on the edge of our seats, surpassing strong contenders like Black Out, Connection, and Doubt.
Fave Angsty Drama: What Comes After Love
We dove into the depths of emotion with the beautiful and angsty What Comes After Love—such a rollercoaster of feels! It outshined Dear Hyeri, Queen of Tears, and Wonderful World.
Fave Office Drama: The Auditors
Balancing spreadsheets and suspense, The Auditors makes office life thrilling, leaving Good Partner and Queen of Divorce in its wake.
Fave Offbeat Drama: Chicken Nugget
Quirky, fun, and utterly original—Chicken Nugget is the flavor of the year, standing out among unique shows like Dog Knows Everything, The Frog, and The 8 Show.
Fave Dystopian/Sci-Fi: Bloodfree
A chilling glimpse into the near-future, Bloodfree redefines dystopian drama, eclipsing rivals like Goodbye, Earth, The Tyrant, and Parasyte the Grey. The undeniable chemistry between Ju Ji-hoon and Han Hye-joo may have something to do with it, too.
Fave Romcom: Miss Night and Day
Heartfelt and hilarious, Miss Night and Day proves that love can come in the most unexpected packages. It charmed audiences more than Lovely Runner, Love Next Door, and My Sweet Mobster.
Fave Sexy Drama: Long Time No Sex
Bold and provocative, Long Time No Sex sizzles with taboo topics such as a dead marital bedroom and sexual unfulfillment, heating up the screen beyond The Trunk, When the Phone Rings, and Spice Up Our Love. Read our review here.
Fave Creature Feature: Sweet Home 3
Monsters and mayhem galore—Sweet Home 3 and Song Kang deliver creature fun at its finest, outpacing other thrillers like Gyeonseong Creature 2, Hellbound 2, and Parasyte the Grey.
Fave Show Set in High School: Hierarchy
Drama, rivalry, and teenage angst—Hierarchy captures it all, leading the class over Return of the Gangster, Lovely Runner, and Pyramid Game.
Fave Noona Romance: No Gain, No Love
A love that defies age, No Gain, No Love is as sweet as it is unique, with Shin Min-ah and Kim Young-dae winning hearts over The Midnight Romance at the Hagwon.
Hottest Husband: Queen Woo
A royal romance takes the crown! Queen Woo reigns supreme with Ji Chan-wook as the dreamiest (and fiercest) husband material, leaving When the Phone Rings, The Trunk, and Queen of Tears vying for the throne.
Fave 'Family' Drama: The Atypical Family
Breaking the mold, The Atypical Family redefines what it means to be a family -- albeit with superpowers. It easily surpassed heartfelt contenders like Family by Choice, Family Matters, and Iron Family.
Fave Sequel: Gyeonseong Creature 2
Thrills and chills return with Gyeonseong Creature 2, with Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee taking the sequel crown and outshining heavyweights like Fiery Priest 2, Sweet Home 3, and Pachinko 2.
Fave Cop: Han Da-on from The Judge from Hell
Justice takes a demonic turn in Judge from Hell, where Kim Jae-young, as Detective Han Da-on, teams up with demon judge Kang Bitna (Park Shin-hye) to deliver a chilling blend of law and vengeance, leaving Flex X Cop, Chief Detective 1958, and A Killer Paradox in the shadows.
Fave Kiss: The Judge from Hell
Sparks fly and temperatures rise—the kiss between Judge Kang Bit-na (Park Shin-hye) and Detective Han Da-on (Kim Jae-young) is a fiery, unforgettable moment, eclipsing the kisses of Marry My Husband, and What Comes After Love. Lovely Runner came close, though.
Fave Political Drama: Uncle Samsik
Intrigue and historical power plays—Uncle Samsik with living legend Song Kang-ho is old-skool politics at its most gripping, surpassing The Whirlwind, Queen Woo, and Red Swan.
Favorite Female Lead: Park Shin-hye from The Judge from Hell
In a surprise turn that paid off handsomely, Park Shin-hye's performance as the demonic Judg Kang Bit-na in The Judge from Hell captivated us all, standing out among strong performances in What Comes After Love, Queen of Tears, and Lovely Runner.
Fave Couple: The Judge from Hell
Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young prove unstoppable, once again reigning supreme as your favorite K-drama pair this year. They outshone strong contenders from Lovely Runner, Queen of Tears, and Love Next Door, solidifying their status as the ultimate on-screen K-duo.
Fave Ah-juicy: Ju Ji-hoon in Love Your Enemy
Mature love finds its spotlight in Love Your Enemy, and Ju Ji-hoon plays our favorite Ah-juicy to its rom-com hilt, surpassing Gong Yoo from The Trunk, Ji Jin-hee in Romance in the House, and Kim Nam-gil in The Fiery Priest 2.
Fave Sageuk: Captivating the King
Historical drama at its finest—Captivating the King enthralls with Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung, outshining period pieces like Knight Flower, Queen Woo, and The Missing Crown Prince.
Fave Contract Marriage: When the Phone Rings
Love answered the call in When the Phone Rings, where a cold contract marriage between a spokesperson (Yoo Yeon-seok) and his mute wife (Chae Soo-bin) turns into a warm and heartfelt romance. It dialed past No Gain No Love, The Trunk, and Wedding Impossible to claim the top spot.
Fave Main Character: Chief Detective 1958
Steadfast and compelling, Lee Je-hoon takes it upon himself to play the tutular detective in Chief Detective 1958, outshining memorable leads from The Fiery Priest, Jeongnyeong: A Star is Born, and Dongjae: The Good or the Bastard.
Fave Netflix K-Drama: Queen of Tears and The Atypical Family
Netflix delivered many hits this year, with Queen of Tears and The Atypical Family sharing the top streaming crown. These fan favorites surpassed The Trunk, Doctor Slump, Love Next Door, and Mr. Plankton to win hearts and accolades alike.
Fave Disney+ K-Drama: A Shop for Killers
Dark and gripping, A Shop for Killers takes the crown on Disney+, outshining strong contenders like Red Swan, The Judge from Hell, BloodFree, and The Tyrant. Its fans have even more reason to celebrate—a second season of A Shop for Killers has been commissioned, promising the return of Lee Dong-wook and his lethal family to the small screen very soon!
Favorite Drama: Lovely Runner
Charming and compelling, your unwavering support ensured that the time-twisting romance Lovely Runner is crowned as this year’s favorite drama.
Congratulations to all the winners for delivering such outstanding entertainment!
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