D Awards 2024 honored the best in K-pop with ENHYPEN, RIIZE, and ZEROBASEONE winning big. See the full winners list and event highlights here!
The 1st D Awards 2024 took place in Seoul, celebrating the best in K-pop. Organized by Sports DongA, the grand event was held at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium on February 22, 2025.
A Night of Stars and Music
The event was hosted by Sweet Home’s Go Min Si and Brewing Love’s Lee Jong Won. The ceremony began at 6 PM KST, with a red carpet event at 3:30 PM KST. Many top K-pop stars attended, making it a night to remember. The show aired on Channel A at 10:30 PM KST.
The lineup of performers included ENHYPEN, FIFTY FIFTY, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, and NCT WISH. Many famous K-drama actors such as Cha Seung Won, Ahn Eun Jin, Kim Ji Eun, and Go Kyung Pyo were also present as award presenters.
D Awards 2024 Winners
The awards honoured both established artists and rising stars. ENHYPEN, RIIZE, and ZEROBASEONE stood out, winning multiple awards. The event also recognized rookies like QWER, UNIS, and YOUNG POSSE.
Here is the full winners list:
Pre-Announced Categories
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Boy Group Popularity | ENHYPEN |
| Best Girl Group Popularity | tripleS |
| Best Boy Solo Popularity | Lee Seungyoon |
| Best Girl Solo Popularity | Red Velvet’s Wendy |
| UPICK Global Choice – Boy | ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao |
| UPICK Global Choice – Girl | TWICE’s Chaeyoung |
| Best Group | ENHYPEN, RIIZE |
| Best Tour | ENHYPEN, TREASURE |
| Best Stage | ZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony |
| Best Video | aespa, RIIZE |
| Best Choreography | TWS, ILLIT |
| Best Band | DAY6, QWER |
| Best OST | N.Flying |
D-Awards Discover
| Winner |
|---|
| KickFlip |
| 82MAJOR |
| UNIS |
| tripleS |
| YOUNG POSSE |
| FIFTY FIFTY |
Main Ceremony Awards
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| D Awards Remark | KickFlip |
| Dreams Silver Label | UNIS, 82MAJOR, NCT WISH, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER, TWS, YOUNG POSSE |
| Delights Blue Label | ILLIT, TWS, RIIZE, NCT WISH, ZEROBASEONE, TREASURE, ENHYPEN, P1Harmony, aespa, NMIXX, tripleS, DAY6, N.Flying, SEVENTEEN |
| Impact Award | Jo Yuri (Squid Game 2), Mimiminu (YouTuber), Seo Bum June (The Fiery Priest 2) |
A Grand Success for K-Pop
D Awards 2024 celebrated the most talented and rising K-pop stars. The winners reflect the evolving trends in the industry. ENHYPEN, RIIZE, and ZEROBASEONE dominated the night, proving their strong presence in K-pop.
The awards recognized both seasoned idols and new talent. The ‘Delights’ category celebrated leading artists, while the ‘Dreamers’ category honoured emerging talent. These awards show how K-pop continues to grow with fresh talent joining every year.
With amazing performances and unforgettable moments, the D Awards 2024 was a huge success. Fans worldwide eagerly watched as their favourite idols took home trophies. This event has set a new standard for future K-pop award shows.
Conclusion
The 1st D Awards 2024 was a grand event, celebrating the best in K-pop. The winners list featured some of the biggest names in the industry. With its successful first edition, fans can look forward to more editions in the future.
