Stray Kids Take the Crown, IVE’s Wonyoung Steals the Solo Spotlight
The fan-voted popularity polls for the upcoming 2025 K World Dream Awards just wrapped—and the results pack some K-pop power punches. Stray Kids topped the Male Group Popularity Award, while the girls from YOUNIS claimed the female equivalent. Solo bragging rights? That goes to Park Jihyun in the male category and none other than IVE’s Jang Wonyoung for female soloist.
A Blue Carpet Blitz Before the Main Event
Before the main show kicks off on July 21 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, fans can expect some pre-show glam. Enter the Blue Carpet ceremony—Korea’s version of the Hollywood red carpet—where superstar guests will share thoughts, wave to fans, and flash winning smiles for the press.
This year’s event will be hosted by Tanaka, a Japanese-born entertainer known for his flamboyant style and unexpectedly heartfelt vocals, along with versatile model-actress Hwang Inhye, who’s handling Blue Carpet duties for the fourth straight year.
The Ultimate K-pop Roll Call
The lineup reads like a who’s who of Hallyu royalty. Get ready for performances by:
- Stray Kids, BTOB, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
- IVE, LE SSERAFIM, tripleS, CRAVITY
- NCT WISH, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY, YOUNIS
- Indie acts like LUCY, Xdinary Heroes, QWER, and Dragon Pony
- Solo standouts Kang Daniel, Paul Kim, Park Seojin, and more
Big Names Behind the Mic and Camera
MC duties for the main ceremony go to veteran host and announcer Jun Hyunmoo and beloved comedian Jang Doyeon. And for K-drama fans, a sprinkle of screen magic is coming your way with presenters like Kang Youseok, Ko Bogyul, Moon Gayoung, Byun Wooseok, and more strutting across the stage.
How to Watch the Dream Spectacle
Can’t make it to Seoul? No worries. The full show will be livestreamed via HelloLive worldwide (except Japan), while Japanese viewers can catch it on OTT platform U-NEXT.
K-pop’s Big Night in the Capital of Culture
Organized by the 2025 K World Dream Awards Committee and powered by top Hallyu agency YJ Partners, this year’s event promises a true celebration of K-culture excellence—right in the heart of Seoul.
Who do you think will steal the show on awards night?
