The '2026 D Awards' has successfully concluded, capturing the attention of K-pop fans worldwide and marking a new page in music history.
Held on the 11th at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium, the '2nd D Awards (with upick)' organized by Sports Dong-A celebrated artists who elevated the status of K-pop and provided unforgettable memories for global fans.
The winners of the prestigious 'Years' category, awarded to the artists with the most dazzling achievements over the year, were ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and Boy Next Door. ENHYPEN won 'Artist of the Year', Stray Kids took home 'Album of the Year', and Boy Next Door won 'Song of the Year', proving their top-tier popularity.
The list of winners in each category was also impressive. 'Record of the Year' went to Rise, 'Performance of the Year' was awarded to NCT Wish, and 'Trend of the Year' was claimed by Tours. Additionally, Zero Base One received the 'D Awards Iconic' award, while P1Harmony took home the 'D Awards Global' award.
The main award, 'D Awards Delights Blue Label', included a total of 13 teams such as ENHYPEN, P1Harmony, Fifty Fifty, Cypher, Boy Next Door, and Zero Base One, confirming their global trendiness. The rookie award, 'D Awards Remark', which leads the future of K-content, was awarded to Hi-Fi Unicorn, AMP, and Choi Rip-woo.
The 'D Awards Impact' category, awarded to individuals who have influenced not just the music industry but popular culture as a whole, went to comedian Lee Soo-ji and actors Jeon Yeo-bin and Ahn Hyo-seop. Notably, Jeon Yeo-bin was recognized for her global popularity from the drama 'Good Girl Busemi', and Ahn Hyo-seop for Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'.
A variety of detailed category awards followed. ENHYPEN added the 'Best Tour Award' to their accolades, becoming multiple award winners, while the band QWER won the 'Best Band Award' for the second consecutive year. NCT Wish swept the 'Best Song' and 'Best Social Content' awards, and Zero Base One achieved success in the 'Best Video' and 'Best O.S.T (Matthew, Gun-wook)' categories. The 'Upick Popularity Award', determined by 100% fan voting, was awarded to ENHYPEN, Baby Monster, Jennie, and Karina, showcasing their powerful fandom.
The award ceremony, hosted smoothly by MC Lee Jong-won, Shin Ye-eun, and Boy Next Door's Myung Jae-hyun, heated up the venue with the teams' first-ever performances and intense showcases. The glamorous lineup of presenters, including Ahn Eun-jin, Lim Soo-hyang, and Hong Jong-hyun, also elevated the festival's prestige.
This award ceremony, broadcast live through Channel A and Channel A Plus, served as a platform to view both the present and future of K-pop, remaining a true festival where artists and fans connect.
[List of Winners of the 2nd D Awards]
▲ Artist of the Year: ENHYPEN
▲ Album of the Year: Stray Kids 'KARMA'
▲ Song of the Year: Boy Next Door 'I LOVE YOU Today'
▲ Record of the Year: Rise 'ODYSSEY'
▲ D Awards Iconic: Zero Base One
▲ Performance of the Year: NCT Wish
▲ D Awards Global: P1Harmony
▲ Trend of the Year: Tours
▲ D Awards Delights Blue Label: P1Harmony, ENHYPEN, Fifty Fifty, Cypher, Boy Next Door, Zero Base One, 82 Major, QWER, NCT Wish, Nexji, Izna, Kickflip, Nine
▲ D Awards Impact: Lee Soo-ji, Jeon Yeo-bin, Ahn Hyo-seop
▲ D Awards Dreams Silver Label: Kickflip, Hearts to Hearts, Close Your Eyes, All Day Project, Nine, Cortis
▲ D Awards Remark: Hi-Fi Unicorn, AMP, Choi Rip-woo
▲ Best Group: ENHYPEN, Boy Next Door, Nmixx, Izna
▲ Best Recording: P1Harmony 'DUH!', Boy Next Door 'The Action'
▲ Best Song: NCT Wish 'poppop', Izna 'SIGN'
▲ Best O.S.T: Zero Base One MatthewXGun-wook 'Backpacker'
▲ Best Social Content: NCT Wish
▲ Best Choreography: Fifty Fifty 'Pookie'
▲ Best Band: QWER
▲ Best Video: Zero Base One 'ICONIK'
▲ Best Tour: ENHYPEN 'WALK THE LINE'
▲ Best Stage: Cypher, Nexji
▲ D Awards Breakthrough: 82 Major
▲ Upick Popularity Award Global Choice: ENHYPEN Heeseung, Aespa Karina
▲ Upick Popularity Award Best Group: ENHYPEN, Baby Monster
▲ Upick Popularity Award Best Rising Star: Izna, Nine
▲ Upick Popularity Award Best Solo: Jennie, Choi Rip-woo
▲ Discovery of the Year: Hi-Fi Unicorn, Nine, AMP, Choi Rip-woo
