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Korean Music Awards 2026: Jennie Sweeps K-Pop as Lee Chan-hyuk Leads With Three Wins

The critic-judged ceremony emphasized artistic credibility over sales or fan voting.

Overview

  • Jennie won Best K-Pop Song for “like JENNIE” and Best K-Pop Album for Ruby.
  • Lee Chan-hyuk was the night’s top winner with three trophies, including Song of the Year for “Endangered Love” and Best Pop Album for EROS.
  • CHUDAHYE CHAGIS took Album of the Year for SOSUMINJOK.
  • Hanroro earned Musician of the Year, and Woo Huijun was named Rookie of the Year.
  • Sik-K and Lil Moshpit swept Rap & Hip-Hop with K-Flip+ and “LOV3,” while KIRARA and MELKI won the electronic categories.