Lee Chan-won Powers Ahead in Seoul Music Awards Voting, Sweeps Dual Categories

Lee Chan-won is commanding the spotlight at the Seoul Music Awards, dominating fan voting across multiple categories.

In the second round of final voting currently underway, Lee Chan-won has surged to No.1 in both the Popularity Award and Trot Award, signaling a powerful fan-driven push.

Lee Chan-won. Photo by Agency.

The result reflects more than visibility. Built on consistent broadcast appearances, stable live performance, and cross-generational appeal, his rise underscores the renewed commercial strength of trot and the mobilization power of his fandom.

The Seoul Music Awards, now in its 35th year, remains one of Korea’s most established music ceremonies. The event will be held on June 20 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, setting the stage for a large-scale global music festival.

Competition across categories remains tight. ONF leads the Main Award race, while BTS tops the Hallyu Special Award. In K-POP WORLD CHOICE, Super Junior leads the group division, with Yeonjun in first place for solo.

Elsewhere, EXO’s “First Snow,” Doh Kyung-soo, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Lee Mujin, G-Dragon, and Han (Stray Kids) are leading their respective categories.

Attention is now turning to the Grand Prize, as fan-driven momentum begins to shape the final outcome.

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