Actor Lee Jae Hoon took home his second Grand Prize (Daesang) for 'Taxi Driver 3' at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards.
The ceremony was held on the afternoon of December 31 at SBS Prism Tower, marking Lee Jae Hoon’s return to the Daesang stage for the first time in two years. Last year’s Grand Prize winner, Jang Na Ra, presented the trophy to this year’s recipient, Lee Jae Hoon.
In his acceptance speech, Lee Jae Hoon carefully acknowledged everyone involved in the project, from the writers to the director—who began as an assistant director in Season 1 and has now helmed Season 3—as well as the cinematography and post-production teams. He made a point of thanking each group individually. However, he did not mention veteran figures such as Lee Soon Jae or Yoon Seok Hwa, both widely regarded as pillars of the acting community.
Two years ago, during his previous Daesang acceptance speech, Lee Jae Hoon faced public backlash after referencing the late Lee Sun Kyun, calling him a role model and stating that he wanted to dedicate the award to him. At the time, public sentiment was divided, as Lee Sun Kyun had been embroiled in allegations and under police investigation, making the mention uncomfortable for many viewers, given his status as a public figure with a family.
This made the moment particularly striking, as Lee Jae Hoon’s award-winning role centered on themes of justice and moral accountability, despite the sharp scrutiny of public opinion. Even so, his continued success through 'Taxi Driver’s third season suggests that many viewers still stand by both the actor and the series. His latest acceptance speech conveyed the weight and responsibility he feels toward his work, focusing solely on gratitude for staff, fans, and fellow actors, without addressing any external controversies.
Below is the full list of Winners for the 2025 SBS Drama Awards
- Best New Actor (Male): Kim Dan, Kim Moo Joon, Cha Woo Min, Ha Yoo Joon
- Best New Actor (Female): Kim Eun Bi, Woo Da Bi, Hong Hwa Yeon, Park Jung Yeon
- Best Supporting Actor (Miniseries – Human Fantasy): Lee Sung Wook
- Best Supporting Actress (Miniseries – Human Fantasy): Gil Hae Yeon
- Best Supporting Actor (Miniseries – Melodrama): Go Geon Ha
- Best Supporting Actress (Miniseries – Melodrama): Lee Sang Hee
- Best Supporting Actor (Miniseries – Romantic Comedy): Seo Beom Seok
- Best Supporting Actress (Miniseries – Romantic Comedy): Shin Seul Gi
- Best Supporting Actor (Miniseries – Genre/Action): Lee Hae Young
- Best Supporting Actress (Miniseries – Genre/Action): Han Dong Hee
- Scene Stealer Award (Male): Yoon Shi Yoon
- Scene Stealer Award (Female): Seo Hye Won
- Best Performance Award: Kim Eui Sung
- Best Teamwork Award: 'The Winning Try' — Hanyang Physical Education High School Rugby Team
- Best Couple Award: Ahn Eun Jin and Jang Ki Yong
- 2025 Achievement Award: The late Lee Soon Jae
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Human Fantasy, Male): Kim Ji Hoon, Kim Yo Han
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Human Fantasy, Female): Cha Chung Ah
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Melodrama, Male): Kim Do Hoon
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Melodrama, Female): Jeon Yeo Bin
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Genre/Action, Male): Jang Dong Yoon
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Genre/Action, Female): Pyo Ye Jin
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Romantic Comedy, Male): Jang Ki Yong
- Excellence Award (Miniseries – Romantic Comedy, Female): Ahn Eun Jin
- Drama of the Year: 'Taxi Driver 3'
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Human Fantasy, Male): Yook Sung Jae
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Human Fantasy, Female): Kim Ji Yeon
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Romantic Comedy, Male): Choi Woo Shik
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Romantic Comedy, Female): Jung So Min
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Melodrama, Male): Lee Jun Hyuk
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Melodrama, Female): Han Ji Min
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Genre, Male): Park Hyung Sik
- Top Excellence Award (Miniseries – Genre, Female): Go Hyun Jung
- Directors’ Award: Yoon Kye Sang
- Grand Prize (Daesang): Lee Jae Hoon
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