The 2025 APAN Star Awards, held on December 29, celebrated excellence in Korean television and streaming. IU was a major winner, taking home the Grand Prize (Daesang) and seeing her series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' named Best Drama. The drama also earned Kim Won-seok the Best Director award. Lee Jun Ho received three accolades, including Best Actor for 'Typhoon Family', reinforcing his popularity.