The '2025 MBC Entertainment Awards' was broadcast on the 29th. This awards ceremony recorded a 1.5% rating for Part 1 and 1.8% for Part 2 in the 2049 viewer demographic, an important indicator for advertisers, ranking first among Monday broadcast programs. The household rating in the metropolitan area was 4.9% for both Part 1 and Part 2, ranking first in the same time slot. The highest minute rating reached 6.5% in Part 1, featuring a congratulatory stage by Tiger JK.

The Grand Prize went to Yoo Jae-suk. Yoo Jae-suk won his ninth Grand Prize at MBC, holding a total of 21 Grand Prize trophies in his career. Through his cheerful performance on 'Hangout with Yoo?', he once again solidified his status as the nation's MC. In his acceptance speech, he said, "I don't know how to properly express my gratitude," and thanked his family and colleagues. He especially mentioned his wife Na Kyung-eun, describing her as "always a grateful presence." He also expressed thanks to Haha and Woo-jae, who worked with him on the program, as well as to Jinju, Mijoo, and Lee Yi-kyung, who had left the show. Lee Yi-kyung was recently at the center of the 'Yoo Jae-suk passing controversy,' and Yoo Jae-suk's direct mention of him was noteworthy.

Lee Yi-kyung won the 'AAA Best Choice' award at the Asia Artist Awards 2025 held on the 6th at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In his acceptance speech, he showed determination regarding personal life rumors and said, "I miss Haha hyung and Woo-jae hyung." This remark caused misunderstandings among some netizens, who interpreted it as a criticism of Yoo Jae-suk and the production team. Lee Yi-kyung's side denied the claim, but the controversy continues.

In his acceptance speech, Yoo Jae-suk added a New Year's greeting, saying, "I hope that all the bad things in 2025 say 'Good Goodbye' like Hwasa's song and that you welcome 2026 with only good memories."

Kim Yeon-kyung achieved an unprecedented feat by winning both the Rookie Award and the Entertainer of the Year Award through 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung.' 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung' also won the Viewer's Choice Entertainment Program of the Year Award and Best Couple Award, and including the Best Teamwork Award and Hot Issue Award, it took home a total of six awards.

The Achievement Award was posthumously awarded to the late Jeon Yoo-sung, with his disciple Kim Shin-young accepting on his behalf. The '2025 MBC Entertainment Awards' celebrated its 30th anniversary with the concept of MBC Wonderland. The ceremony was divided into Dynamic Land, Adventure Land, Fantasy Land, and Legend Land, providing a variety of sights and laughter.

MCs Jeon Hyun-moo and Jang Do-yeon displayed veteran chemistry with stable and witty hosting. The congratulatory stages featured beatboxers WING and Hiss, dancers Lee Jung and Babyzoo, Tiger JK, musical performers Choi Jung-won, Hong Ji-min, Kim Kyung-sun, the refreshing idol group TWS, and singer-songwriter Lee Juck, offering performances that spanned generations and genres.

Choreographer Kani appeared with Choi Hong-man as presenters of the Popularity Award and spread cheerful energy by conducting the 'Smooth Smooth' challenge. Magician Lee Jun-hyung captivated the audience with calculator and card magic, leading them into the magical world of MBC Wonderland.

The '2025 MBC Entertainment Awards' encompassed MBC's entertainment programs and entertainers, promising even more upgraded fun in 2026.

Below is the list of winners of the '2025 MBC Entertainment Awards.'

Grand Prize: Yoo Jae-suk ('Hangout with Yoo?')

Entertainment Program of the Year: 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung'

Entertainer of the Year: Jeon Hyun-moo, Kian84, Jang Do-yeon, Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Yeon-kyung

Best Male Award: Yoo Se-yoon ('Radio Star', 'Extreme 84')

Best Female Award: Kim Sook ('Save Me! Holmes')

Best Radio Award: Taeil ('Good Morning FM Taeil here')

Special Award: 'King of Mask Singer' Team (Kim Gu-ra, Kim Sung-joo, Yoon Sang, Yoo Young-seok, Lee Yoon-seok, Shin Bong-sun)

Excellence Award (Male): Koo Sung-hwan ('I Live Alone'), Dex ('Born to Travel the World 4')

Excellence Award (Female): Shin Bong-sun ('King of Mask Singer')

Excellence Award (Radio): Kim Il-joong ('Women's Era Yang Hee-eun, Kim Il-joong here'), Lee Sang-soon ('Perfect Day Lee Sang-soon here')

Producer MC Award: Boom ('Take a Good Rest')

Producer Special Award: Lee Yoon-seok ('King of Mask Singer')

Best Couple Award: 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung' Kim Yeon-kyung, Inkusi

Achievement Award: The late Jeon Yoo-sung

Multiplayer Award: Minho ('I Live Alone')

Best Teamwork Award: 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung' Wonder Dogs Team

Popularity Award: Tzuyang ('Omniscient Interfering View'), Park Ji-hyun ('I Live Alone')

Best Entertainer Award: Ok Ja-yeon ('I Live Alone'), Lee Si-eon ('Born to Travel the World 4')

Hot Issue Award: Boo Seung-kwan ('Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung')

Writer of the Year Award: Noh Min-sun ('Hangout with Yoo?')

Rookie Award (Male): Choi Hong-man ('Omniscient Interfering View', 'Hangout with Yoo?')

Rookie Award (Female): Kim Yeon-kyung ('Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung')

Rookie Award (Radio): Eric (The Boyz) ('IDOL RADIO Season 4')

Special Award in Current Affairs and Culture: The late Kim Dong-wan ('Live Today Evening'), Kim Ho-young, Kim Ah-young ('Midnight Ghost Stories Season 5')

Current Affairs and Culture Writer of the Year Award: Lee So-young, Lee So-jung, Park Go-eun ('Questions of Sohn Suk-hee 2&3')

Current Affairs and Culture MC Award: Seo In ('True Story Expedition', 'Good Day', 'Start! Video Travel')

Special Radio Award: Kwon Soon-pyo ('Kwon Soon-pyo's News High Kick'), Story Peak Co., Ltd.

Radio Writer of the Year Award: In Soo-jin ('Women's Era Yang Hee-eun, Kim Il-joong here')