Libelante Scores ‘Crossover Group of the Year’
Libelante—made up of Kim Jihoon, Jinwon, and Noh Hyunwoo—struck gold again, winning the ‘Crossover Group of the Year’ category at the 2025 Brand of the Year Awards. The group, which rose to fame after winning Phantom Singer 4, continues to stack up accolades and prove that genre-bending music has serious staying power.
From Talent Show Triumph to Mainstage Marvels
After their win on Phantom Singer—a Korean survival show that spotlights vocal performance across pop, classical, and musical theater—the trio hasn’t slowed down. Known for their emotional depth and pristine technique, Libelante has been bridging the gap between classical finesse and pop accessibility—something not often seen in Korea’s mainstream music scene.
Crossover Craze Meets Fan Obsession
This new win isn’t their first in 2025. Earlier this year, they also claimed top honors at the Brand Loyalty Awards in the same category, showing their grip on both industry recognition and grassroots fandom.
“It’s more than just the music—it’s a whole experience,” one fan noted online. “Libelante brings opera, emotion, and pop together like magic.”
Charting High and Selling Out Shows
Libelante recently dropped a new track titled ‘Cuore Infinito’ (Italian for “Infinite Heart”), which soared to the top of Korea’s real-time chart on Bugs and placed high on Melon and Genie—two of Korea’s major streaming platforms. It’s impressive stuff for a group outside the typical K-pop mold.
Meanwhile, tickets for their upcoming fan concert—‘2025 Libelante Fan-Con: Summer Camp’—sold out instantly. Scheduled for August 30–31 at Seoul’s COEX Artium, the show promises a full immersion into Libelante’s multifaceted sound and stage charisma.
What’s Next for the Genre-Bending Champs?
Whether it’s vocals, visuals, or venue-packing power, Libelante seems determined to redefine what crossover music means in Korea and beyond. With more projects likely on the horizon, the trio is proving that high-art meets mainstream isn’t just possible—it’s the future.
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