Actor Seo Kang-joon took home the top honor at the 2025 MBC Drama Awards, capping a night that also paid tribute to late veteran actor Lee Soon-jae and offered a first look at an upcoming high-profile series. The ceremony, hosted by announcer Kim Sung-joo and actress Lee Sun-bin, was held Tuesday at MBC’s public hall in Sangam-dong, western Seoul. Seo received the grand prize and said he was taken aback by the weight of the honor. “I feel overwhelmed receiving such a heavy award,” Seo said, adding that the recognition came at a particularly meaningful moment in his career. Seo starred in “Undercover High School,” his first drama project since completing mandatory military service. Reflecting on the experience, he said returning to a drama set had been deeply moving. “I missed the set so much,” he said. “When I look around, there are so many people who work harder and are more accomplished than I am. I often think about how easily I could be replaced.” He added that he hopes to continue growing as an actor. “Until the day my acting career ends, I don’t want to be repl