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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Hallyuwood devider ATEEZ leads winners at 35th Seoul Music Awards with Daesang triumph

ATEEZ leads winners at 35th Seoul Music Awards with Daesang triumph

Published Jun 21, 2026 08:56 am  |  Updated Jun 21, 2026 01:04 pm
The winners at the 35th Seoul Music Awards (SMA) on June 20 (Photo: SMA organizing committee, Sports Seoul)
The winners at the 35th Seoul Music Awards (SMA) on June 20 (Photo: SMA organizing committee, Sports Seoul)

K-pop boy band ATEEZ captured the Grand Prize (Daesang), the highest honor at the 35th Seoul Music Awards (SMA), held on June 20 at Incheon Inspire Arena in South Korea.

Following the win, ATEEZ thanked their fans, known as ATINY, through a post on X.

“Thank you, ATINY, for giving us meaningful awards at the Seoul Music Awards. ATEEZ exists because of our ATINY,” the group wrote.

In addition to the Daesang, ATEEZ also received a Bonsang (Main Prize) during the annual music awards ceremony organized by Sports Seoul.

Several artists emerged as multiple-award winners. BOYNEXTDOOR secured four trophies, taking home Best Album, Main Prize, R&B/Hip-Hop Award, and World Best Artist honors.

Zerobaseone also enjoyed a strong showing, winning Best Album, Best Group, and a Main Prize. Le Sserafim earned three awards: Best Digital Song, World Best Artist, and a Main Prize.

Lee Chan-won was another standout winner, claiming the SMA Best Artist Award, Popularity Award, Trot Award, and a Main Prize.

The 35th Seoul Music Awards recognized achievements across various genres and categories, honoring both established acts and rising stars in the K-pop industry.

Major winners included:

• Grand Prize (Daesang): ATEEZ

• Best Digital Song: Le Sserafim

• Best Album: BOYNEXTDOOR, Zerobaseone

• Bonsang (Main Prize): Kwon Eun-bi, Dayoung, Le Sserafim, BOYNEXTDOOR, ATEEZ, Alpha Drive One, Lee Chan-won, Zerobaseone, Hearts2Hearts, and KiiiKiii

• World Best Artist: BOYNEXTDOOR, Le Sserafim

• SMA Best Artist: Lee Chan-won

• Popularity Award: Lee Chan-won

• Trot Award: Lee Chan-won

• Rookie of the Year: Alpha Drive One, AHOF, Close Your Eyes, IDID

• New Icon: D.O. (EXO)

• Golden Revival Award: EXO

• Korean Wave Special Award: BTS

• Best Group: Zerobaseone

• Best Solo Artist: Dayoung

• R&B/Hip-Hop Award: BOYNEXTDOOR

• OST Award: Sung Han Bin (Zerobaseone)

• Rock/Ballad Award: Hanroro

• Band Award: Dragon Pony

• Best Performance Award: IZNA, Xikers

• K-Pop World Choice (Group): Super Junior

• K-Pop World Choice (Solo): Yeonjun (Tomorrow X Together)

• SMA Global Rookie Award: Say My Name, IDNTT, Modyssey

• SMA Legend Award: Roo’ra

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