# 2026 K-World Dream Awards Winners: Full List of Major Winners

URL: https://technosports.co.in/2026-k-world-dream-awards-winners/  
Published: 2026-08-27  
Updated: 2026-08-27  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The **2026 K-World Dream Awards** took place on May 8, 2026, honoring the top stars in K-pop, K-drama, and Korean entertainment. The star-studded ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across multiple categories and featured powerful performances from some of the biggest names in the industry.

Here is the complete list of major winners from the night:

### K-World Dream Awards Winners

| Category | Winner | Notable Mentions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artist of the Year | ATEEZ | Stray Kids, ENHYPEN |
| Song of the Year | LE SSERAFIM – “Whiplash” | NewJeans, aespa, KATSEYE |
| Album of the Year | ENHYPEN – *The Sin & Bliss* | ATEEZ, TXT |
| Best Male Group | Stray Kids | NCT 127, SEVENTEEN |
| Best Female Group | LE SSERAFIM | IVE, (G)I-DLE |
| Best New Artist | Kiiikiii | RESCENE, VAYONN |
| Global Popularity Award | BTS | BLACKPINK, TWICE |
| Best Actor | Park Bo-gum | Lee Jong-suk, Kim Soo-hyun |
| Best Actress | Kim You-jung | Go Youn-jung, Song Hye-kyo |

**Standout Moments:**

![K-World](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/K-world-2.webp)

- **ATEEZ** had a dominant night, winning multiple awards including Artist of the Year.
- **LE SSERAFIM**’s “Whiplash” was named Song of the Year after a strong global run.
- **BTS** received a special Global Popularity Award despite their group hiatus.
- Rookie group **Kiiikiii** made a strong impression by winning Best New Artist.

The event highlighted the continued global influence of K-pop and Korean entertainment. Many winners used their speeches to thank fans and reflect on their journeys, creating several emotional moments throughout the night.

For more K-pop award show coverage, check our **[2026 K-pop Award Shows Recap](https://technosports.co.in/kpop-awards-2026/)** and **[Most Awarded K-pop Groups 2026](https://technosports.co.in/most-awarded-kpop-groups/)** on Technosports.

Learn more about the top winner on **[ATEEZ (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ateez)**.

## **FAQs**

### **Who won Artist of the Year at the 2026 K-World Dream Awards?**

**ATEEZ** won Artist of the Year.

### **Which group won Best New Artist?**

  
The rookie girl group **Kiiikiii** took home the Best New Artist award.