2026 D Awards
Sports Donga, Korea’s leading daily newspaper specializing in sports and entertainment, will host the K-pop awards ceremony “D Awards” on February 11, 2026 (Wed) at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.
The ceremony will be divided into three major categories
-D Awards Black Label
-D Awards Delights Blue Label
-D Awards Dreamers Silver Label
The Delights Blue Label serves as the main award, recognizing K-pop artists who have made significant achievements over the past year.
The Dreamers Silver Label highlights promising rookie artists expected to lead the future of K-pop music.
The Black Label, corresponding to the grand prizes, includes categories such as Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Performance, Record, Globalist, and Trend.
Additionally, D Awards will present the “ICONIC” honor, celebrating influential figures who represent the past, present, and future of K-pop.