1st D Awards: Celebrating Excellence in the K-Pop Industry

The inaugural 1st D Awards, a prestigious celebration of K-Pop, took place on October 22 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium. Organized by Sports Dong-A, this event showcased the incredible talent within the K-Pop industry and was broadcast exclusively on Channel A, reaching fans worldwide.

Highlights of the 1st D Awards in the K-Pop Industry

Major awards highlighted the night. SEVENTEEN won the coveted Artist of the Year title, while ENHYPEN captured Album of the Year. aespa took home Song of the Year, and ZEROBASEONE received the Record of the Year award. The Performance of the Year went to RIIZE, and QWER was celebrated as the Trend of the Year. TWS and NCT WISH shared the Rookie of the Year title, emphasizing the emergence of new talent in K-Pop.

Special recognitions were abundant. SM Entertainment earned the D Awards ICONIC title, while 16 artists, including N.Flying and DAY6, received the Delights Blue Label. The Dreams Silver Label honored six groups, such as 82MAJOR and YOUNG POSSE, showcasing their impact in the industry. Notable newcomer KickFlip was also recognized, highlighting the diversity of K-Pop’s talent pool.

In the Impact Awards category, artists like Jo Yu-ri, Seo Beom-jun, and Kim Min-woo (MimiMuno) were acknowledged for their significant contributions. Various best categories were featured, with N.Flying winning Best OST and TWS along with ILLIT receiving the Best Choreography award. DAY6 and QWER were named Best Band, while aespa and RIIZE triumphed in the Best Video category. ENHYPEN and TREASURE were awarded Best Tour, and P1Harmony and ZEROBASEONE were recognized for their exceptional performances.

The Discovery Awards celebrated emerging groups like Fifty Fifty, tripleS, 82MAJOR, and UNIS, showcasing the new wave of talent shaping K-Pop’s future. The upick Popularity Awards highlighted fan-favorite artists, with ENHYPEN winning Best Male Group and tripleS taking home Best Female Group. Lee Seung-yoon was honored as Best Male Solo, while Red Velvet’s Wendy was celebrated as Best Female Solo. The Global Choice awards went to ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao and TWICE’s Chaeyoung, underscoring their international appeal.

The evening featured breathtaking performances from top artists like ENHYPEN, tripleS, and ZEROBASEONE. They captivated the audience with their talent. Hosted by Go Min-si and Lee Jong-won, the ceremony included various celebrities presenting awards, enhancing the event’s glamour.

The 1st D Awards not only celebrated K-Pop artists’ achievements but also highlighted the industry’s remarkable growth and global influence over the past year. This event set a high standard for future awards, showcasing the vibrant world of K-Pop and its talented artists.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.