K-Pop Supremacy: ATEEZ, BTS, LE SSERAFIM Reign at 2026 K-World Dream Awards

The K-World Dream Awards ceremony took place on August 27 in Goyang, South Korea. ATEEZ was the most-decorated act of the night, taking home four trophies. The group won the Best Stage Award, Artist Award, Group Popularity Award, and shared the Best Artist Award with girl group LE SSERAFIM.

LE SSERAFIM also took home the Best Visual Content Award and an Artist Award. BTS, who did not attend due to their ongoing tour, was recognized for its contributions to K-pop. The group won three awards, including the Best Album Award, Artist Award, and Artist of the Year.

The ceremony featured a mix of established acts and new talent. Rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts took home two awards, while CORTIS, AND2BLE, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE were recognized as Super Rookies. Other notable winners included QWER and Hi-Fi Un!corn for Best Band Artist.