Idol acts like Stray Kids, TXT, IU, and the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack sparkled on August 21, 2025, as the K-World Dream Awards was taking the Jamsil Arena in a spectacle of music, fashion, and fan love. The show live-streamed globally on hellolive, marking the 9th edition of the ceremony with the biggest names in K-pop. The event honored both rookies making their mark and legends who keep their legacy alive.
.@TXT_members has won Three awards at 2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS.
— Main Prize (Bonsang)
— Global Music Artist
— K-World Class Award pic.twitter.com/6YOE5fREfN— TXT Charts (@TXTChartData) August 21, 2025
The evening saw TXT crowned as Global Music Artist, while Stray Kids collected multiple crowns, including Best Boy Group (Popularity) and Boy Group Best Artist. IU and G-DRAGON snagged Best Music Awards alongside DAY6 and BLACKPINK’s Rosé. Meanwhile, rookie energy was alive with KickFlip, KiiKii, AHOF, and Hearts2Hearts winning Super Rookie of the Year.
#StrayKids at the 2025 K-World Dream Awards (KWDA)
🏆 Boy Group Best Artist Award
🏆 Main Award (Bonsang)
🏆 K World Class Award
🏆 Boy Group Popularity AwardCongratulations, @Stray_Kids!#스트레이키즈 #SKZat2025KWDA #KWDA pic.twitter.com/DjCAJ2ism4
— billboard SKZ (@billboardskz) August 21, 2025
Here’s the full winners list.
- Global Music Artist: TXT
- New Vision Award: FIFTY FIFTY (Close Your Eyes)
- Super Rookie of the Year: KickFlip, KiiKii, AHOF, Hearts2Hearts
- Best Music Award: G-DRAGON, IU, DAY6, Rosé (BLACKPINK)
- Best Music Video: ILLIT
- Best Band: Xdinary Heroes
- K-World Class Award: TXT, Stray Kids, IVE
- Best Boy Group (Popularity): Stray Kids
- Boy Group Best Artist: Stray Kids
- Best Album (Pre-Announced): SEVENTEEN, NCT DREAM, ENHYPEN, AESPA, PLAVE
- Female Solo Artist Popularity: IVE’s Jang Won-Young
- Listener’s Choice: BTOB, Paul Kim
- Bonsang Prize: QWER, Stray Kids, TXT, IVE
- Best All-Rounder Musician: Kang Daniel
- Best Performance: CRAVITY
- Best OST: HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
