Here Are 2021 'Brand of the Year' Awards Winners With BTS, IU and More

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Numerous K-pop artists and groups including — BTS, IU, Brave Girls, TREASURE, aespa, TXT, Day6, and more — were hailed as winners of this year's "Brand of the Year" Awards! Read more to know who was crowned in each category!

On August 19, the "Brand of the Year" Awards 2021 unveiled the winners who shined the most in the entertainment industry.

In particular, the Brand of the Year awards ceremony is an annual celebration hosted by the Korean Consumer Brand Committee along with the Korean Consumer Forum. The awards aim to give recognition to those who brightened the year, and winners are determined via online votings.

As a result, numerous top-tier K-pop groups and artists including BTS, IU, Lovelyz Mijoo, aespa, Weeekly, TREASURE, TXT, SHINee Key, ASTRO Eunwoo, and more won in their respective categories – proving their huge impact and popularity.

BTS, Brave Girls, aespa, TXT, Treasure & More, and more of the K-pop Groups Who Won in 2021 'Brand of the Year' Awards

(Photo : BTS (News1))

Based on the results, BTS and Brave Girls were crowned as the idol groups of the year. Indeed both top-notch teams showcased impeccable performances by releasing hit tracks, "Butter" and "Rollin", respectively.

Brave Girls, who also met reverse-driving popularity in 2021 achieved another " Brand of the Year" award for the "Hot Icon" category.

(Photo : Brave Girls (News1))

Following them, TXT and Weeekly who emerged as "Rookie Monster" in the previous year proved the hot responses of K-pop domestic and global enthusiasts as they were selected as "Rising Stars" this year. In August, TXT just dropped their new song, "LO$ER=LO♡ER" while Weeekly also kicked off with their latest single, "Holiday Party."

Through their recent releases, it is expected that the two teams will flaunt more of their skills and potential through their upcoming promotional schedules.

Meanwhile, aespa and TREASURE established their titles as "Monster Rookies" after getting the ROTY for the respective category.

Here are the K-pop Groups Who Won in 2021 Brand of the Year Awards:

  • Male Idol Group: BTS
  • Female Idol Group: Brave Girls
  • Hot Icon: Brave Girls
  • Rising Star Male Idol: TXT
  • Rising Star Female Idol: Weeekly
  • Rookie of the Year ( Male Idol): TREASURE
  • Rookie of the Year (Female Idol): aespa
  • Idol Band: DAY6
  • Hot Trend Male Idol: ONF
  • Hot Trend Female Idol: Fromis_9
  • Vocal Group: SG Wannabe

IU, Kang Daniel, SHINee Key, Kim Sejeong & More: K-pop Idols Who Won Titles in Brand of the Year Awards 2021

(Photo : Kang Daniel (News1))

Along with the aforementioned groups who showed their power as a team, numerous K-pop idols showcased their individuality and charms as well this year.

Due to this, names such as IU, Kang Daniel, Key of SHINee, and more reigned in the categories for individual artists.

(Photo : IU (News1))

Based on the results, the "Nation's Sweetheart" IU bagged two trophies after winning as "Female Solo Artist of the Year," and "CF Model of the Year." Along with IU then, Kang Daniel was selected for the male solo artist category.

As for the acting industry, ASTRO Eunwoo and WJSN Bona were hailed as best idol-actor and idol-actress, while Girl's Day Hyeri who rose into stardom after her hit drama, "Reply 1988," was selected as "Rising Star Actress" for this year.

(Photo : SHINee Key (News1))

In the entertainment field, SHINee Key who's appearing in "Amazing Saturday," and Lovelyz Mijoo in "Sixth Sense," won as best entertainer idols.

Lastly, Kim Sejeong who is known as an "all-rounder" idol became the "Female Multi-Entertainer of the Year."

Here are the K-pop Idols/Artists Who Won in 2021 Brand of the Year Awards:

  • Male Solo Artist: Kang Daniel
  • Female Solo Artist: IU
  • Entertainer Male Idol: SHINee Key
  • Entertainer Female Idol: Lovelyz Mijoo
  • Male Multi-Entertainer: Nucksal
  • Female Multi-Entertainer: Kim Sejeong
  • Idol-Actress: WJSN Bona
  • Idol-Actor: ASTRO Eunwoo
  • CF Model: IU
  • Rising Star Actress: Hyeri
  • Male Vocalist: Lee Seok Hoon
  • Female Vocalist: Heize
  • Singer-Songwriter: WINNER Lee Seung Yoon
  • Male Trot Singer: Im Young Woong
  • Female Trot Singer: Song Ga In

Source: kpopstarz 

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