[All] Lee Chan-won, Playbe, and 2v2 win the 2025 KM Chart Season Best Summer Award.
[Sports Trend Reporter Ahn Byeong-gil] '2025 Season Best Summer' summarized the music trends of the second quarter by selecting artists who shone in K-pop this summer, including Playbe, Tomorrow X Together, and Lee Chan-won.
The global standard K-pop chart 'KM Chart (KM Chart)' announced the final results of the '2025 KM Chart Season Best Summer' (hereinafter referred to as '2025 Season Best Summer') through its official YouTube channel on the 22nd.
First, the honor of winning the 'BEST K-MUSIC' award, which is given to the song that has had the greatest impact on the music industry, went to Flave's 'Dash'. With this, Flave became the winner of the 'BEST K-MUSIC' award for two consecutive years, following Spring and Summer with 'Dash'. 'Dash' is the title track of Flave's third mini album 'Caligo Pt. 1', and its strong rock-based sound is impressive. With this song that encompasses both popularity and musicality, Flave took the top spot on Melon TOP 100 real-time chart, leaving a strong impression on the public as a team.
The "BEST K-MUSIC ARTIST" award, given to artists with unparalleled star power and a profound impact on the K-pop industry, went to TXT. Representing youth and unfolding a unique worldview, TXT has delivered a narrative of growth and hope with each album, deeply resonating with young people living in their time. With their sincere actions, they have solidified their presence on the global stage.
The 'BEST SOLO' award went to Yugyeom (GOT7), who demonstrated his capabilities as a solo artist with high-quality music and performance. Yugyeom, who has walked a unique path from the youngest member of GOT7 to a solo artist, has solidified his presence with his unique musical color.
The 'BEST HOT CHOICE' (popularity) award, given to artists who have created a new genre with their own identity and created another trend in popular culture, was won by Lee Chan-won and Dreamcatcher in the male and female categories.
Lee Chan-won, who has captivated audiences with his genuine voice and profound emotions, has once again demonstrated his prowess as an artist through this award. His broad musical spectrum, transcending genres, and his constant sincere approach to the stage resonate deeply with many.
Dreamcatcher has won the 'BEST HOT CHOICE' award for four consecutive years, from Autumn and Winter last year, to Spring this year, and Summer this year. With their unique and incomparable worldview, Dreamcatcher has captivated countless fans both domestically and internationally, establishing themselves as a global idol group. Dreamcatcher said, "We received this award. We wouldn't have received it if it weren't for Insomnia (our fandom name), so we're grateful that we can make music thanks to them. The members always work so hard, and you're truly the best. We are, and will always be, Dreamcatcher."
The "BEST ROOKIE" (rookie) award, given to rising stars leading K-pop in the future, went to Ensign and Eunice in the male and female categories, respectively. Ensign, in particular, has won the award for five consecutive years, following last year's Summer, Autumn, and Winter awards, and this year's Spring and Summer awards.
Having established themselves as "icons of youth," N-sign recently sold out their solo world tour, demonstrating their incredible potential. N-sign expressed their excitement, saying, "It's been two years since our debut. I'm so happy to be with KM Chart until the very end. I was happy to be with them from the beginning to the end as a rookie, and I ask for your continued support. We plan to make a comeback with a great performance, so please look forward to it. We will continue to be a fast-paced N-sign."
Formed through the SBS survival audition program "Universe Ticket," Eunice has been adored by fans around the world for their boundless potential since their debut. Since their recent comeback, they've been active, winning first place on music shows, breaking their own album sales records, and embarking on a nationwide tour. Eunice commented, "It's truly an honor to receive an award from KM Chart, following last year's award. I've accepted their encouragement to work even harder, and I'll continue to work hard this year as Eunice."
Meanwhile, the "2025 KM Chart Season Best Summer" awards honored the most popular artists and music tracks of the second quarter of 2025 (April-June). A total of seven categories were presented, highlighting the stars who enriched the K-pop scene this summer. KM Chart's "Season Best" is recognized for its credibility, providing a snapshot of quarterly music trends and incorporating feedback from both the public and critics.
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