2023 The Brand of the Year Awards: Complete list of winners

Modified Sep 04, 2023 14:13 GMT

SEVENTEEN and Lee Dong Wook (Image via X/@popbase)

On Monday, September 4, all the winners of The Brand of the Year Awards 2023 were announced, which put forth a diverse and impressive lot of artists bagging trophies for their remarkable achievements. The Brand of the Year Awards is an annual program organized by the Korean Consumer Brand Committee and the Korean Consumer Forum to recognize people who excel and shine in their respective fields.

Within the award ceremony, the Entertainment industry, which South Korea proudly celebrates for its popularity, produces numerous exceptional winners. From K-pop idols to K-drama actors, along with people who excel in both, many artists have won their deserved trophies after showcasing their talents throughout the past year.

Given that The Brand of The Year Awards is considered one of the year's most prestigious award ceremonies, fans naturally celebrate the winners' talents and skills that bagged them the trophies.

All Winners of The Brand of the Year Awards 2023: SEVENTEEN, IVE, and more

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The Brand of the Year Awards is among the award ceremonies where the trophies are referred to as 'Daesangs,' also known as the Grand Prize. One of the many reasons for the award show's popularity and appreciation comes from its detailed and extensive list of categories, which announces nominees and winners according to those that shine brightest in the particular category.

Given that there are multiple categories, with specific attention to each skill required for people involving themselves in the Entertainment industry, like dance, vocals, acting, MC skills, etc., it also avails the extra bracket for more artists to shine and be recognized for their skills.

In addition to K-pop and K-drama, the award show also sheds light on other Korean-based entertainment aspects like YouTubers, variety shows, MCs, comedians, Radio DJs, and more. Here is the list of winners for 2023's The Brand of the Year Awards:

K-pop and K-music:

Female Idol: IVE
Male Idol: SEVENTEEN
Female Solo Artist: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
Male Solo Artist: Lim Young Woong
Female Vocalist: Younha
Male Vocalist: Kim Feel
Rookie Female Idol: tripleS
Rookie Male Idol: BOYNEXTDOOR
Rising Star Female Idol: H1-KEY
Rising Star Male Idol: TEMPEST
Unit Group: SEVENTEEN’s BSS
Crossover Group: Forestella
Idol-Actress: Red Velvet’s Yeri
Idol-Actor: ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
Female Variety Idol: IVE’s An Yu Jin
Male Variety idol: SHINee’s Key

K-drama:

Drama Actress: Kim So Yeon
Drama Actor: Lee Dong Wook
Movie Actress: IU
Movie Actor: Ma Dong Seok
OTT Actress: Lim Ji Yeon
OTT Actor: Lee Do Hyun
Rising Star Actress: Shin Ye Eun
Rising Star Actor: Lee Shin Young
Scene-Stealing Female Actor: Jin Kyung
Scene-Stealing Male Actor: Go Kyu Pil
Rookie Actor: Choo Young Woo
Rookie Actress: Jo Aram (Gugudan’s Hyeyeon)

K-entertainers and K-influencers:

Female Multi-Entertainer: Uhm Jung Hwa
Male Multi-Entertainer: Lee Yi Kyung
Female Variety Star: Jang Do Yeon
Male Variety Star: Yoo Jae Suk
Radio DJ: GOT7’s Youngjae
Comedienne: Lee Eun Ji
Comedian: Moon Se Yoon
Hot Icon: Park Se Mi
Female Entertainer: Lee Eun Ji
Male Entertainer: Jo Se Ho
MC: Park Kyung Lim
Web Variety MC: BTOB’s Changsub
Professional Entertainer: Oh Eun Young
Sports Entertainer: Yun Sung Bin
Best Couple: Jason and Hong Hyun Hee

K-entertainment shows:

OTT Variety Program: SNL Korea
Travel Variety Program: Adventure by Accident 2
Talk Show: You Quiz on the Block
YouTube Variety Program: No Prepare (Youngji's)
YouTube Comedy Channel: PSICK University

With several artists bagging their impressive and well-deserved awards, as recognized by The Brand of the Year Awards 2023, fans flood Twitter and other social media platforms congratulating and appreciating the winners for their hard work and efforts the past year.

Edited by Toshali Kritika