The 2025 APAN Star Awards, held on December 29 in Seoul, celebrated South Korean television talent. IU secured the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) for her role in "When Life Gives You Tangerines," which also won Best Drama and Best Director. Lee Jun-Ho received three honors, including the Top Excellence Award for Actor for "Typhoon Family." Other notable winners included Cha Joo-Young for Top Excellence Award Actress, and Lee Chae-min, Kang You-seok, and Ha Young for New Actor awards. The ceremony recognized achievements across broadcast, cable, OTT, and web dramas aired between November 2024 and October 2025.