12th Annual Soompi Awards

TV Show · Music

The Soompi Awards is an international fan-driven event that celebrates the global impact of K-pop and K-drama. Nominees for the K-pop Awards are selected from the Soompi Music Chart, which considers artists' achievements on Korean charts and their Soompi popularity. The K-drama Awards showcase the best dramas, variety shows, and actors from Korean television in 2016, curated based on Korean viewership and Soompi popularity. This annual event highlights the international fan community's passion and influence in the Korean entertainment industry.

2016 · 3m

EPISODE 1

Best Hip-Hop/R&B Artist

Hip-Hop and R&B continue to shake up the Korean music scene and gain popularity with fans abroad as well.

3m
EPISODE 2

Breakout Actor

Hard work and persistence paid off this year for these actors, who saw their names splashed all over headlines.

3m
EPISODE 3

FUSE Music Video of the Year

What makes a good song even better? The perfect music video. Here are the ones that we couldn't take our eyes off even for a second.

3m
EPISODE 4

Best Foreign Drama

Great stories know no borders. Celebrate the buzz-worthy dramas from outside of Korea.

5m
EPISODE 5

Best Female Group

From topping the charts to creating national sensations, female groups owned 2016.

3m
EPISODE 6

Best Bromance

Great chemistry doesn't only exist in romance – it sparks in friendship as well.

6m

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