ATEEZ take Grand Prize at the 35th Seoul Music Awards

The 35th Seoul Music Awards took place on June 20 at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, celebrating some of the biggest names in K-pop.

ATEEZ emerged as the night’s top winner, securing the Daesang (Grand Prize) alongside a Bonsang, confirming their strong global momentum.

BOYNEXTDOOR and Lee Chan Won each collected four trophies. BOYNEXTDOOR won Best Album, World Best Artist, the R&B/Hip Hop Award and a Bonsang, while Lee Chan Won picked up Best Artist, Popularity Award, Trot Award and a Bonsang.

ZEROBASEONE and LE SSERAFIM also had standout nights with three awards each. ZEROBASEONE earned Best Album, Best Group and a Bonsang, while LE SSERAFIM won Best Song, World Best Artist and a Bonsang.

Additional highlights include EXO receiving the Golden Revival Award, BTS being honoured with the Korean Wave Special Award, and D.O. (EXO) named New Icon.

For European fans, the results reflect the continued global reach of both established acts and newer groups, many of whom are increasingly active on international stages.