The 33rd Hanteo Music Awards is set to celebrate K-pop’s biggest stars on February 15, 2026, at KSPO Dome in Seoul. With BTS members Jin and j-hope, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, and dozens of other artists competing for fan-voted honors, here’s everything you need to know about casting your votes.
Hanteo Music Awards Event Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Venue | KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea |
| Voting Opens | January 5, 2026 (3 PM KST) |
| Voting Apps | Whosfan, Mubeat, Fancast |
| Fan-Voted Categories | WhosFandom Top 16, Best Popular Artist |
How to Vote for Hanteo Music Awards 2025
Voting takes place across three official applications, each with three rounds. Whosfan and Mubeat use voting tickets, while Fancast employs blue and yellow heart emojis. Fans are encouraged to focus on the Best Popular Artist category, as votes may influence global scoring for other award categories.
WhosFandom Top 16 Voting Schedule
- Round 1: January 5-6, 2026
- Round 2: January 8-9, 2026
- Round 3: January 11-12, 2026
Best Popular Artist Voting Schedule
- Round 1: January 5-14, 2026
- Round 2: January 16-25, 2026
- Round 3: January 27 – February 7, 2026
Top Nominees to Watch
WhosFandom Top 16 celebrates the most dedicated fandoms, featuring heavy hitters like BTS’s ARMY, SEVENTEEN’s CARAT, ENHYPEN’s ENGENE, TXT’s MOA, and Stray Kids’ STAY. This category determines which fandom shows the strongest support through collective voting power.
Best Popular Artist boasts an impressive 75+ nominees including BTS’s Jin and j-hope as solo artists, BLACKPINK members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, plus groups like ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, RIIZE, TREASURE, TWICE, and emerging acts BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, and ZEROBASEONE.
Notable individual nominees include IU, G-Dragon, TXT’s Yeonjun, EXO’s Baekhyun, NCT’s Haechan and Mark, MINNIE, and YUQI, showcasing the diversity of K-pop talent across generations.
For more K-pop awards coverage, check out our music awards section.
Why These Awards Matter
The Hanteo Music Awards recognizes artists based on album sales data tracked through the Hanteo Chart, one of South Korea’s most respected music tracking systems. Fan voting gives global supporters direct influence over recognizing their favorite artists’ achievements from the past year.
With BTS members competing individually while serving military duties and fourth-generation groups like ENHYPEN and RIIZE rising in prominence, the 2025 ceremony promises exciting competition across all categories. Stay updated with the latest K-pop news as voting progresses.
FAQs
Which apps can I use to vote for Hanteo Music Awards 2025?
You can vote through three official apps: Whosfan and Mubeat (using voting tickets) or Fancast (using blue and yellow hearts).
