The group ENHYPEN finally claimed the title of "artist of the year." The group's status is highlighted as this is their fourth Daesang overall and the highest honor at a major popular music awards ceremony.
ENHYPEN (Jeongwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Niki) won the Daesang, the "D Awards Black Label artist of the year (Artist of the Year)," at the 2nd D Awards held on the 11th at the Hwajeong Gymnasium of Korea University in Seongbuk District, Seoul (D AWARDS with upick).
In addition, ENHYPEN was announced as the winners of the main award "D Awards Delight Blue Label," "best group," and "best tour." They also won the fan-voted "best group popularity award (male)," and Heeseung received the "upick global choice (male)," bringing their total to six awards. This is their second consecutive year as the top winner at this awards ceremony following last year.
ENHYPEN said, "2025 was a year in which all seven of us worked really hard, and we are grateful to receive such a meaningful award. It's all thanks to ENGENE," adding, "It feels like we're starting the new year by receiving many awards, which encourages us even more. We will continue to do our best to repay ENGENE (fandom name) for their support and expectations."
ENHYPEN, who closed the awards ceremony finale that day, delivered an immersive stage and heated up the venue. They performed the vampire narrative from their seventh mini-album THE SIN : VANISH through their performance. The members exuded a distinctive swagger with choreography in "Big Girls Don't Cry," and proved their unwavering live skills without reserve in "No Way Back (Feat. So!YoON!)." In particular, their performance of "Knife" featured explosive energy and razor-sharp formations that sent fans into a frenzy.
ENHYPEN is enriching worldwide celebrations beyond music. Member Sunghoon served as a torchbearer for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Their song "SHOUT OUT," selected as the official team Korea cheering song, is resonating worldwide and injecting vigorous energy into the athletes.
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