The inaugural D Awards concluded on February 22 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium, celebrating the achievements of K-pop artists in the industry. Hosted by Sports Donga and organized by upick and WSM, the ceremony showcased remarkable performances and honored top artists in various categories with a lineup of esteemed presenters.

Co-hosted by Go Min-si and Lee Jong-won, the event saw appearances by Cha Seung-won, Park Sun-joo, Hwang Chan-sung, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Jin-young, and Ahn Eun-jin among others.

The winners were chosen through a rigorous process involving online votes, music, and album sales, as well as evaluations by a panel of experts, resulting in a vibrant showcase of K-pop excellence.

Here are the highlights of the award winners:

Major Awards

Artist of the Year – Seventeen

Album of the Year – ENHYPEN

Song of the Year – aespa

Record of the Year – ZEROBASEONE

Performance of the Year – RIIZE

Trend of the Year – QWER

Rookie of the Year – TWS, NCT WISH

Special Awards

D Awards Iconic – SM Entertainment

D Awards Delights Blue Label – N.Flying, Seventeen, DAY6, TREASURE, P1Harmony, aespa, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, QWER, TWS, ILLIT, NCT WISH

D Awards Dreams Silver Label – 82MAJOR, YOUNG POSSE, TWS, ILLIT, NCT WISH, UNIS, BABYMONSTER

D Awards Remark – KickFlip

D Awards Impact Award – Jo Yuri, Seo Beom-june, Mimiminu

Category Awards

Best OST – N.Flying

Best Choreography – TWS, ILLIT

Best Band – DAY6, QWER

Best Video – aespa, RIIZE

Best Tour – TREASURE, ENHYPEN

Best Stage – P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE

Best Group – ENHYPEN, RIIZE

Discovery – FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS, 82MAJOR, YOUNG POSSE, UNIS, KickFlip

upick Fan Choice Awards

Best Male Group – ENHYPEN

Best Female Group – tripleS

Best Male Solo – Lee Seung-yoon

Best Female Solo – Red Velvet’s Wendy

Global Choice (Male) – ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao

Global Choice (Female) – TWICE’s Chaeyoung

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