The 2021 MBC Drama Awards, presented by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). Kim Sung-joo hosted the award ceremony second year in succession. It was aired on December 30, 2021, at 21:00 (KST). Namgoong Min won the Grand Prize for The Veil.

Kim Sung-joo is a South Korean television host and a former announcer. A former sports broadcaster and presenter, he became known to the wider public as a variety show host and for his stint on the reality-variety show Dad! Where Are We Going?.