ATEEZ, RIIZE and P1Harmony light up K WORLD DREAM AWARDS lineup

ATEEZ, RIIZE, P1Harmony, and Others Confirmed in First Lineup

The organizing committee for the global Hallyu festival '2026 K WORLD DREAM AWARDS' revealed its first lineup on the 9th. The confirmed performers are ATEEZ, P1Harmony, RIIZE, AHOF, and And2ble.

ATEEZ has recorded its third number one on the Billboard 200 chart with their 14th mini-album 'Golden Hour: Part 5,' achieving 1.88 million copies in first-week sales. P1Harmony surpassed 500,000 copies in first-week sales and reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 with 'Unique,' released this year.

Rising rookie groups are also participating. RIIZE recently achieved their fourth million-seller status with their second mini-album 'Two.' The rookie boy group AHOF has won a total of 13 awards at major domestic award ceremonies and is currently conducting their first Asia tour. And2ble, a five-member group consisting of Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, and Han Yujin (formerly of ZEROBASEONE) and Seungeon (formerly of EVNNE), recorded 730,000 copies in first-week sales with their debut album last May.

Event to be Held at KINTEX on August 27, with Jun Hyun-moo and Jang Do Yeon Hosting for the 4th Consecutive Year

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the awards ceremony will be held on August 27 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. Broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo and comedian Jang Do Yeon will serve as MCs for the fourth consecutive year. Prior to the main event, a blue carpet ceremony featuring various celebrities is scheduled.

The organizing committee is preparing a worldwide live broadcast via OTT platforms for global fans, with specific platforms to be announced at a later date. The event is hosted by the organizing committee and managed by YJ Partners, an agency specializing in Hallyu.

Popularity Award Voting Begins on the 13th via Fandle One

Voting for the popularity awards via the fandom platform 'Fandle One' will begin on the 13th. The voting will consist of a total of four categories, including male and female groups as well as male and female soloists. Winners in these categories will be determined based on a 100% reflection of fan votes.