2nd D Awards: Fan Voting Begins on upick for K-Pop Awards

The fan voting period for the highly anticipated 2nd D Awards with upick has officially commenced. Hosted by the global fandom platform upick, this K-pop awards ceremony determines its winners entirely through fan participation, with voting having started on November 26, 2025. The final ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 11, 2026, at the Hwajeong Tiger Dome, Korea University in Seoul.

Expanded Categories for the 2nd D Awards

Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2nd D Awards has expanded its categories from six to eight. This expansion is a direct response to the passionate engagement from fans worldwide. The new additions, “Best Rising Star (Male)” and “Best Rising Star (Female)”, aim to spotlight rookie idols expected to make a significant impact in 2026. This move further solidifies the D Awards’ commitment to being a ceremony truly powered by fan voices and fan voting.

Detailed Voting Schedule on upick

The voting for the “upick Popularity Award,” also known as “FanPick,” is conducted in multiple stages on the upick platform. Fans should take note of the specific timelines for each category to ensure their votes are counted for their favorite K-pop artists.

Best Solo and Rising Star Awards

Voting for the “Best Solo Popularity Award” and the newly established “Best Rising Star Award” began at 12:00 PM on November 26, 2025. The preliminary round will conclude on January 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with the final round starting just two hours later at 5:00 PM. Winners for the Solo award will be announced on January 26, 2026, followed by the Rising Star winners on January 27, 2026.

Best Group Popularity Award

The battle for the “Best Group Popularity Award” kicks off with its preliminary fan voting round on November 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM. This round, featuring K-pop groups prominent throughout 2025, will run until January 5, 2026. The final voting period will immediately follow, from January 5, 2026, to January 28, 2026, determining the year’s most popular group according to the upick fan voting.

upick Global Choice Award

A special category, the “upick Global Choice Award,” will feature finalists from both the “Best Rising Star” and “Best Group Popularity” awards. This gives standout artists another chance at securing a prestigious trophy. The fan voting for this global award will take place from January 6, 2026, to January 29, 2026.

Ceremony Details and Fan Engagement

All the fan voting and anticipation will culminate at the 2nd D Awards with upick ceremony on February 11, 2026. The event will be held at the iconic Hwajeong Tiger Dome at Korea University in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. In a move to further connect with the K-pop community, upick will also host a special promotional event, offering tickets to the awards ceremony as a giveaway for voting participants. This initiative highlights the growing trend of fan participation in major K-pop awards, a shift also seen in events like the 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards: Results And Winners, where fan votes play a crucial role.

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