K-World Dream Awards 2026: ATEEZ and BTS lead winners

The 10th annual K-World Dream Awards took place on August 27, 2026, at the KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. The ceremony, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Jang Do-yeon, honored various K-pop artists across multiple categories.

ATEEZ emerged as the night’s most decorated group, winning four awards including Best Artist (shared with LE SSERAFIM), Best Stage, Group Popularity, and an Artist Award. LE SSERAFIM also secured three trophies, including Best Artist, Best Visual Content, and an Artist Award.

BTS, who did not attend the ceremony, won three awards: Artist of the Year, Best Album, and an Artist Award. This achievement brings BTS's career total at the awards to 13 wins, making them the most-awarded artist in the ceremony's history. Other notable winners included RIIZE, who earned three awards, and ILLIT, who also took home three trophies.

Newer acts were also recognized, with CORTIS, AND2BLE, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE receiving the Super Rookie Award. The event featured performances from various leading K-pop groups and soloists.