The 1st D Awards: Full List of Winners
The 1st D Awards, a new K-pop awards ceremony, was held on February 22, 2025, at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. Hosted by Go Min-si and Lee Jong-won, the event recognized outstanding achievements in K-pop and entertainment throughout 2024. With a star-studded lineup and performances, the ceremony celebrated both established artists and rising stars.
Grand Prize Winners (BLACK LABEL)
The most prestigious awards, known as the “BLACK LABEL,” honored seven major categories and one special recognition:
- Artist of the Year: SEVENTEEN
- Album of the Year: ENHYPEN – ROMANCE : UNTOLD
- Song of the Year: aespa – Supernova
- Record of the Year: ZEROBASEONE – CINEMA PARADISE
- Performance of the Year: RIIZE
- Trend of the Year: QWER
- Rookie of the Year: TWS, NCT WISH
- Iconic Award (ICONIC): SM Entertainment
Excellence Awards (Delights Blue Label)
The “Delights Blue Label” recognized artists who made significant contributions to K-pop’s growth and global influence. Winners included:
- ENHYPEN, aespa, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, TREASURE, NMIXX, FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS, P1Harmony, DAY6, QWER, N.Flying, ILLIT, TWS, NCT WISH
Rising Stars (Dreams Silver Label)
The “Dreams Silver Label” highlighted emerging talents expected to shape K-content in the future. Recipients included:
- UNIS, 82MAJOR, YOUNG POSSE, BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, TWS, NCT WISH
Special Awards
- Remark Award: KickFlip
- Impact Award: Jo Yuri (Squid Game 2), Seo Beom-jun (acting rookie), Mimiminu (creator)
- Discovery Award: FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS, 82MAJOR, YOUNG POSSE, UNIS, KickFlip
Genre-Specific Awards
- Best OST: N.Flying (Star)
- Best Choreography: TWS, ILLIT
- Best Band: DAY6, QWER
- Best Video: aespa (Supernova), RIIZE (INSANE)
- Best Tour: ENHYPEN (ROMANCE : UNTOLD Tour), TREASURE (HELLO Tour)
- Best Stage: ZEROBASEONE (CINEMA PARADISE), P1Harmony (Jumpin’)
- Best Group: ENHYPEN (Male), RIIZE (Male)
Upick Popularity Awards
The “Upick” awards were determined by fan votes and highlighted fan-favorite artists across various categories:
- Best Male Group: ENHYPEN
- Best Female Group: tripleS
- Best Male Soloist: Lee Seung-yoon
- Best Female Soloist: Wendy (Red Velvet)
- Global Choice Male: Zhang Hao (ZEROBASEONE)
- Global Choice Female: Chaeyoung (TWICE)
Highlights from the Event
The ceremony featured unforgettable performances from top-tier artists like ENHYPEN, aespa, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, and NCT WISH. These acts showcased exclusive stages that left fans in awe. The event also included an impressive lineup of presenters such as Cha Seung-won, Park Sun-joo, Hwang Chan-sung (2PM), and more.
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