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:

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 and Most Awarded K-pop Groups 2026 on Technosports.

Learn more about the top winner on ATEEZ (Wikipedia).