The 2026 K-World Dream Awards is gearing up for a milestone celebration with an impressive performer lineup announced for the ceremony.

ILLIT joins fellow major acts ATEEZ, RIIZE, P1Harmony, AHOF, AND2BLE, SeeYa, QWER, and RESCENE on the performer roster. The announcement comes as ILLIT continues building momentum—their music video for "It's Me" recently achieved 100 million views on YouTube in record time for the group, signaling strong fan engagement heading into the awards season.

The 2026 edition carries extra significance as the K-World Dream Awards marks its 10th anniversary this year. Hosts Jun Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon will return for their fourth consecutive year, providing continuity as the awards show celebrates the milestone.

The lineup reflects a mix of established groups and rising talent across the K-pop industry. ATEEZ has maintained consistent touring and release momentum throughout 2026, while RIIZE continues to solidify their position as one of the year's breakthrough acts. QWER represents the newer generation of girl groups, and the inclusion of multiple performers suggests the ceremony is positioning itself as a major year-end celebration of diverse K-pop achievements.

Details about additional award categories, special performances, or guest appearances haven't been announced yet. The K-World Dream Awards typically celebrates a range of achievements across music, performance, and fan-voted categories, so the full ceremony details are expected to be revealed in coming weeks.

Fans can expect the event to showcase some of the year's biggest K-pop moments through both award presentations and stage performances from the announced lineup.