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The 2024 FUNdex Awards took place on December 19, 2024, at the Megazone Industry-Academic-Research Center Auditorium in Gwacheon. The event was live-streamed on the official FUNdex YouTube channel, attracting a global audience eager to celebrate the best in K-content. The awards recognize excellence in TV programs, OTT content, and performers, using data-driven analysis to determine winners across various categories.
The Grand Prize (Daesang) was awarded to Queen of Tears, starring Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun, which triumphed in the TV Drama category. Kim Ji-won also received the Grand Prize for performing for her portrayal of Hong Hae in the series.
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Hosted by Good Data Corporation, an institution specializing in analyzing the competitiveness of K-content, the FUNdex Awards are in their second year. The event aims to celebrate the finest contributions to Korean entertainment using an objective, data-driven approach.
This year, the awards were co-sponsored by Megazone Cloud and Pentacle. The latter focused on integrating data-driven advertising strategies and collaborating with Good Data Corporation for future projects.
2024 FUNdex Awards: Complete list of winners
Winners of the 2024 FUNdex awards were chosen through a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including search trends, FUNdex scores, and performer rankings over the past year. The process also considered how frequently a performer or program appeared in the Top 10 for topicality to ensure a fair and transparent selection.
The FUNdex Awards honored achievers across 20 categories based on metrics such as search response, topicality, and buzz. Here's the full list of winners:
1) OTT:
- Best Original Drama: A Killer Paradox
- Best Actor Original Drama: Lee Min-ho (PACHINKO season 2)
- Best Actress Original Drama: Jang Da-ah (Pyramid Game)
- Best Supporting Actress Original Drama: Jung Eun-chae (PACHINKO season 2)
- Best Player Original Show: Paik Jongwon (Culinary Class Wars)
- Best Original Show: Culinary Class Wars
2) TV:
- Best of TV Drama: Queen of Tears
- Best Actress of TV Drama: Kim Ji-won (Queen of Tears)
- Best Supporting Actress of TV Drama: Shin Ye-eun (Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born)
- Best Actor of TV Drama: Byeon Woo-seok (Lovely Runner)
- Best Player of TV Music/ Dance Show: Jeon Yu-jin (The King of Active Singers)
- Best Player of Seasonal/ Mini TV Show: Park Jae-hyung (Love Siblings)
- Best Player of Steady TV Show: Ryu Soo-young (Stars' Top Recipe atFun-Staurant)
- Best TV Program of Current Affairs: Unanswered Questions
- Best TV Program of Culture/ Information: The Story of the Day When the Tail was Bitten
- Best of Music/ Dance TV Show: The King of Active Singers
- Best of Seasonal/ Mini TV Show: Love Siblings
- Best of Steady TV Show: I am Solo
3) Grand Prize (Daesang):
- FUNdex Grand Prize of Player (Daesang): Byeon Woo-seok (Lovely Runner)
- FUNdex Grand Prize of Program (Daesang): Queen of Tears
The FUNdex Awards 2024 highlighted the achievements of shows like Pachinko season 2 and Queen of Tears while also recognizing the talent and creativity in the K-content industry.
Viewers can watch the replay of the event on the official FUNdex YouTube channel.
