The 2nd D Awards honored K-POP artists, with ENHYPEN winning Artist of the Year and various awards celebrating the year's top music.
February/12/2026 12:20
The 2nd D Awards gathered luxurious artists. On the 11th, the '2nd D Awards' held at Korea University in Songbuk District, Seoul, celebrated artists who widely promoted K-POP to the world, delivering diverse highlights to music fans globally, and concluded successfully. Artists who shone in the K-POP world over the past year were honored in the 'Years' category. 'Artist of the Year' went to ENHYPEN, 'Album of the Year' to Stray Kids, 'Song of the Year' to BOYNEXTDOOR, 'Record of the Year' to RIIZE, 'Performance of the Year' to NCT WISH, 'Trend of the Year' to TWS, 'D Awards Iconic' to ZEROBASEONE, and 'D Awards Global' to P1Harmony. In total, 13 groups received the 'D Awards Delights Blue Label.' P1Harmony, ENHYPEN, FIFTY FIFTY, xikers, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, 82MAJOR, QWER, NCT WISH, NEXZ, izna, KickFlip, and AHOF were among them. The 'D Awards Dreams Silver Label' was awarded to KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ALLDAY PROJECT, AHOF, and CORTIS. The 'D Awards Remark' for promising newcomers went to Hi-Fi Un!corn, AxMxP, and Choi Rib. The 'D Awards Impact' was awarded to Lee Suji, Jung Yobin, and Ahn Hyo Seop for bringing laughter to Korea through various 'sub-characters' this year. ENHYPEN won 'Best Tour' for their successful world tour 'WALK THE LINE.' 'Best Recording' went to P1Harmony's album 'DUH!' and BOYNEXTDOOR's 'The Action.' 'Best Song' was awarded to NCT WISH's 'poppop' and izna's 'SIGN.' NCT WISH was also the first winner of 'Best Social Contents.' 'Best Stage' was awarded to xikers and NEXZ. 'Best Group' included ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, NMIXX, and izna. ZEROBASEONE won 'Best Video' for 'ICONIK,' and the song 'Backpacker' from the drama 'Study Group,' sung by members Seok Matthew and Park Gonuk, won 'Best OST.' 'Best Choreography' was awarded to FIFTY FIFTY for 'Pookie.' QWER won 'Best Band' for the second consecutive year. 'D Awards BREAKTHROUGH' went to 82MAJOR. 'D Awards Discovery' recognized Hi-Fi Un!corn, AHOF, AxMxP, and Choi Rib. Additionally, the 'upick Popularity Award' winners included ENHYPEN and BABYMONSTER for 'Best Group,' izna and AHOF for 'Best Rising Star,' BLACKPINK's Jennie and Choi Rib for 'Best Solo,' and ENHYPEN's Heeseung and aespa's Karina for 'Global Choice.' The awards ceremony featured a variety of special stages prepared for the 'D Awards,' with powerful performances from each team enhancing the excitement in the venue, receiving positive feedback from K-POP fans. MCs Lee Jungwon, Shin Ye Eun, and BOYNEXTDOOR's Jaehyun smoothly conducted the lengthy ceremony. Presenters included KangNam, Kim Dasom, Kim Ona, Kim Haejun, Na Boram, Moon Yugang, Mimimi Nu, Park Soham, Park Jiyoung, Bae Inyeok, Seong A, Ahn Eun Jin, Ahn Hyo Seop, Oh Yeongso, Yoo Jaepil, Lee Suji, Lee Juwan, Lim Suhyang, Jung Yobin, Choi Jin Hyuk, and Hong Jong Hyun, adding glamour to the 'D Awards' night. The '2nd D Awards' held at Korea University in Seoul was broadcast live on Channel A Plus from 6 PM on the 11th and recorded for broadcast on Channel A at midnight.
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