Lee Sang-min Unexpectedly Takes SBS Entertainment Grand Prize; 'RM' Remains Popular and Sweeps Awards

The "2025 SBS Entertainment Awards" once again concluded amid a wave of criticism! Since the announcement of the grand prize nominees, the public widely expected the winner to be either Seo Jang-hoon or Ji Suk-jin. However, when the results were announced on the evening of December 30, 2025, it was a huge surprise—Lee Sang-min unexpectedly won his first-ever grand prize, instantly sparking an explosion of discussion on social media!

In 2025, Lee Sang-min not only celebrated his remarriage, but he also took home the grand prize at the awards ceremony for his shows "My Little Old Boy" and "Shoes Off, Single for Men," marking a "double celebration." On stage, he was visibly moved, choking up several times as he recalled his challenging journey, emotionally saying: "The first time we filmed 'My Little Old Boy,' it was in a tiny apartment with no air conditioning and discounted rent. At that time, there were many critical eyes on me. I never expected that so many people would come to love the story of my life, nor did I ever think I would be able to pay off the debt I once thought would never be repaid."

The long-running show "Running Man," now in its 15th year, once again took home the "Most Popular Program Award," proving its legendary undefeated status! In addition to the popularity award, "RM" also swept the "Special Award," "Excellence Award," "Producer's Award," and "SBS Face Chosen by AI," among many other honors, making it one of the biggest winners of the night.

This year, actor Yoo Yeon-seok continued to showcase his variety skills with "If You Have Time," and after winning the rookie award last year, he and Yoo Jae-suk together won the "Best Couple UP Award" and "Variety Division Excellence Award." He expressed his heartfelt gratitude: "Just being able to win a couple's award with Jae-suk hyung already holds great meaning for me. To actually win is something I’m truly thankful for. I believe that the 'gaps in life' are not failures, but rather a space for us to catch our breath."#

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