The MBC Entertainment Awards 2025, held on December 29 at the Media Center Open Hall in Seoul, turned into a celebratory night for Korean variety television, with several fan-favourite shows and stars taking home top honours.
Leading the night was Yoo Jae-Suk, who once again proved his unmatched legacy by winning the Daesang (Grand Prize) for How Do You Play? — marking his 9th Daesang at MBC and 21st overall. During his speech, the veteran entertainer joked about now aiming for an ambitious 30 Grand Prizes.
Hosted by Jun Hyun-Moo and Jang Do-Yeon, the ceremony also saw Wonder Coach emerge as one of the biggest winners of the evening.
Below is the complete winners list from the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards.
🏆 Daesang (Grand Prize)
- Yoo Jae-Suk – How Do You Play?
(9th MBC Daesang | 21st overall)
🎤 Entertainer of the Year (Daesang Nominees)
- Jun Hyun-Moo
- Kian84
- Jang Do-Yeon
- Yoo Jae-Suk
- Kim Yeon-Koung
📺 Program Awards
- Program of the Year: The Wonder Coach
- Special Award: The King of Mask Singer
- Best Teamwork Award: Wonder Coach
🎖 Individual Awards
Lifetime Achievement
- Jeon Yoo-Sung
Top Excellence Awards
- Kim Sook – Where Is My Home
- Yoo Se-Yoon – Radio Star
Excellence Awards
- Shin Bong-Sun – The King of Mask Singer
- Ku Sung-Hwan – Home Alone
- Dex – Adventure by Accident 4
Rookie Awards
- Kim Yeon-Keong – Wonder Coach
- Choi Hong-Man – The Manager
🌟 Special Category Awards
- Multi-Player Award: SHINee’s Minho – Home Alone
- Best Entertainer Award:
- Ok Ja-Yeon – Home Alone
- Lee Si-Eon – Adventure by Accident 4
- Best Couple Award: Kim Yeon-Keong & Inkushi – Wonder Coach
- Hot Issue Award: SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan – Wonder Coach
- Popularity Award:
- Tzuyang – The Manager
- Park Ji-Hyeon – Home Alone
🎬 Producer & Crew Awards
- Producers’ Special Award: Lee Yoon-Seok – The King of Mask Singer
- Producers’ MC Award: Boom – The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island
- Best Writer: No Min-Sun – How Do You Play?
📻 Radio Awards
- Top Excellence Award (Radio): Tei – Good Morning FM
- Excellence Award (Radio):
- Kim Il-Joong – Women’s Generation
- Lee Sang-Soon – Perfect Day
- Rookie Award (Radio): THE BOYZ’s Eric – Idol Radio
Final Words
With Yoo Jae-Suk’s historic win and Wonder Coach dominating multiple categories, the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards celebrated both legendary entertainers and rising stars — highlighting another strong year for Korean variety content.
