Lee Young-ae Surprises at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards

On January 11, 2025, actress Lee Young-ae made a surprise appearance at the '2024 KBS Drama Awards' broadcast on KBS2. The awards ceremony, held on December 31 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, was hosted by Jang Sung-kyu, Girls' Generation's Seohyun, and Moon Sang-min.

Lee Young-ae captivated the audience as she presented the Popularity Award. Her unexpected presence elicited cheers and applause from the crowd. She greeted everyone warmly, saying, "Hello, it's been a while since I've greeted you at the KBS Drama Awards. It's nice to see you all."

A particularly amusing moment occurred right after her greeting when the camera captured the shocked expression of actor Kim Myung-soo, leaving the audience in fits of laughter. Jang Sung-kyu commented on Kim's surprise, to which Kim responded with a sheepish smile.

Lee Young-ae expressed her excitement about returning to the stage, stating, "I’m really nervous to be here after such a long time. There’s a reason I’m here today. I will be greeting you through a new KBS drama in 2025 titled 'Eun-soo's Good Day.' In this drama, I play the role of Kang Eun-soo, an ordinary housewife who gets involved in a dangerous deal to protect her beloved family. Many talented actors, including Kim Young-kwang and Park Yong-woo, are working hard on this project, so I hope you look forward to it. Thank you!"

She continued, "I will be presenting the Popularity Award. I remember receiving the Popularity Award at the KBS Drama Awards a long time ago for my works 'Seo-gong' and 'Invitation.' While all awards are precious, the Popularity Award holds a special meaning as it reflects the love from the audience. Let’s see who the shining star is that has captured everyone’s hearts through their work."

The winners of the Popularity Award that evening were actors Kim Myung-soo and Geum Sae-rok, who connected with viewers through their respective dramas 'Treat Me Right' and 'Iron Family.'