The much-awaited D Awards 2026 have officially returned with their grand 2nd edition, taking place on February 11, 2026, at the prestigious Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul.
Known as one of the most exciting celebrations in the K-pop world, the ceremony honours the best achievements, performances, and artists of 2025, drawing massive attention from fans across the world.
From a glamorous red carpet kickoff to an electrifying main event, top acts like ENHYPHEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, AHOF, xikers, and many more lit up the stage with stunning appearances and unforgettable moments.
This year’s D Awards will be hosted by Myung Jaehyun, the leader of BOYNEXTDOOR, who was named as pre-telecast winner in the Best Group category, alongside actor-models Lee Jongwon and Shin Yeeun.
In this article, check out the complete 2nd D Awards 2026 winners list, along with the biggest highlights from the event.
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D Awards 2026 Winners List
The D Awards offers three varieties of trophies in its own symbolic colors: Black for the top grand prizes, blue for the main general awards, and silver for the emerging artist categories.
Here is the complete winners list of D Awards 2026:
Blue Label (Main Prizes)
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Delights Blue Label | izna, NEXZ, AHOF, 82MAJOR, KickFlip, QWER, FIFTY FIFTY |
| Best Recording | P1Harmony (DUH!), BOYNEXTDOOR (The Action) |
| Best Song | izna – SIGN, NCT WISH – poppop |
| Best Band | QWER |
| Best Choreography | FIFTY FIFTY – Pookie |
| Best Group | ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, NMIXX, izna |
| Best OST | ZEROBASEONE’s Seok Matthew & Park Gunwook – BACK PACKER (Study Group OST Pt.1) |
| Best Stage | xikers, NEXZ |
| Best Tour | ENHYPEN – ‘Walk the Line’ World Tour |
| Best Video | ZEROBASEONE – ICONIK |
| Best Social Contents | NCT WISH |
| Best Rising Star | AHOF, izna |
⭐ Popularity & Global Choice Awards
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Best Solo Popularity Award (Male) | Chuei Li Yu |
| Best Solo Popularity Award (Female) | Jennie |
| Best Group Popularity Award (Boy Group) | ENHYPEN |
| Best Group Popularity Award (Girl Group) | BABYMONSTER |
| UPICK Global Choice (Male) | Heeseung (ENHYPEN) |
| UPICK Global Choice (Female) | Karina (aespa) |
🌟 Silver Label (Emerging Artists)
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Dreams Silver Label | AHOF, Close Your Eyes, CORTIS, ALLDAY PROJECT, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts |
| D Awards Breakthrough | 82MAJOR |
| D Awards Discovery of the Year | Hi-Fi Un!corn, AHOF, Chuei Li Yu, AxMxP |
| D Awards Remark | Hi-Fi Un!corn, AxMxP, Chuei Li Yu |
D Awards 2026 Presenter & Lineup
The ceremony is being hosted by actor Lee Jong-won, actress Shin Ye-eun, and BOYNEXTDOOR’s Myung Jae-hyun, who have taken on the role of main MCs for the evening.
Adding further star power to the event, a lineup of popular actors and entertainers has joined as presenters, including Ahn Eun Jin of Dynamite Kiss, Jeon Yeo Been of Ms. Incognito, Ahn Hyo Seop of KPop Demon Hunters, and Lee Joo Ahn from Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.
Actor Im Soo Hyang, along with her Our Universe co-stars Bae In Hyuk and Park Seo Ham, who are highly praised for their on-screen chemistry, have been confirmed as presenters for the ceremony.
Their inclusion in the lineup has further boosted excitement among fans attending in person and those watching the event online.
2026 D Awards Artist Performance Lineup
- ENHYPEN
- ZEROBASEONE
- P1Harmony
- xikers
- AHOF
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- 82MAJOR
- izna
- QWER
- NCT WISH
- NEXZ
- KickFlip
- AxMxP
- Chuei Li Yu
- FIFTY FIFTY
- Hi-Fi Un!corn
Artist Lineup Announcement
1st Lineup Announcement
- ENHYPEN
- ZEROBASEONE
- P1Harmony
- xikers
- AHOF
2nd Lineup Announcement
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- 82MAJOR
- izna
- QWER
3rd Lineup Announcement
- NCT WISH
- NEXZ
- KickFlip
- AxMxP
- CHUEI LI YU
4th Lineup Announcement
- Hi-Fi Un!corn
- FIFTY FIFTY
About D Awards
The D Awards were established in 2025 by the Korean newspaper Sports Dong-a to honor, inspire, and further promote the K-pop industry, with the themes of “Delight” and “Dream” as inspiration for the name.
The show aims to honor established superstars as the “Delights,” as well as rising artists as the “Dreamers,” who look to continue K-pop’s history.
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