The Best K-Drama Actors of 2022, According to Year-End Drama Awards

Here are some of Hallyu scene's award-winning actors of 2022

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

January 9, 2023, 03:05 PM

Before 2022 came to a close, broadcasting companies Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), and Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) acknowledged the greatest Hallyu household names and industry rookies who have displayed impressive acting abilities for this particular year.

Featuring favorite K-drama staples, we look back on the Korean actors and actresses who made waves with their priceless performances. From Daesang or Grand Prize titleholders Lee Seung Gi, Joo Sang Wook, Lee Jong Suk, and Kim Nam Gil to top awardees and supporting actors, we congratulate the high-caliber artists of the K-drama arena.

Check the gallery below to see the celebrities who were recognized in the annual drama awards:

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By Metro.StyleDecember 09 2023, 2:30 AM

Joo Sang Wook and Lee Seung Gi

Joo Sang Wook: Daesang for “The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won” (2022 KBS Drama Awards) Lee Seung Gi: Daesang for “The Law Café” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Ha Ji Won and Kang Ha Neul

Ha Ji Won: Top Excellence Awardee for “Curtain Call” (2022 KBS Drama Awards) / Kang Ha Neul: Top Excellence Awardee for “Curtain Call” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Exo’s D.O. and Lee Se Hee

Exo’s D.O.: Top Excellence Awardee and Popularity Award for “Bad Prosecutor” / Lee Se Hee: Popularity Award for “Bad Prosecutor” / D.O. and Lee Se Hee: Best Couple Award (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Joo Sang Wook and Park Jin Hee

Joo Sang Wook: Daesang (Grand Prize) for “The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won” / Park Jin Hee: Top Excellence Awardee for “The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Cha Hak Yeon

Best Actor in a Drama Special for “Stain” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Shin Eun Soo

Best Actress in a Drama Special for “Like Otters” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Heo Sung Tae

Best Supporting Actor for “Bloody Heart” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Park Ji Yeon

Best Supporting Actress for “Bloody Heart” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Ye Ji Won

Best Supporting Actress for “The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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Sung Dong Il

Best Supporting Actor for “If You Wish Upon Me” and “Curtain Call” (2022 KBS Drama Awards)

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