Not limited to influencers, the widely recognized and admired creative forces on the global short-form platform TikTok were honored at the awards night. Before the highlights of the night, celebrities from the South Korean entertainment industry graced the red carpet event.

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American singer-songwriter Eric Nam (based in South Korea) took over as the main MC of the awards ceremony, along with Jin Hyeonju, a member of project girl group UNIS. Their girl group, formed through the survival reality show Universe Ticket, also emerged as one of the unforgettable performing teams of the night. The star-studded lineup also includes beloved SM Entertainment girl group Espa, Keeper, Fifty Fifty, We Are the Night, and 8turn.

Recipients of the first Korean edition of the TikTok Awards included TikTokers and K-pop artists, with some K-drama spice sprinkled on top. Here are all the winners from the November 15 awards night held in Seoul.

2024 TikTok Awards Korea Winners List

Artist of the Year: espa

Best Viral Song: ILLIT for “magnetic”

Best Performance: Kep1er

Popularity Awards: Similar

New rising star: UNIS and 8TURN

Entertainer of the Year: CJ ENM (to develop K-dramas like Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner, and Marry My Husband)

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-Producer of the Year Award-

Best Chemistry: hyda and gorocket

Lifestyle: cookiem

Comedy: nitmol cash

Emerging Producer of the Year: “K-pop Cowboy” producer Luluboy

Social Impact of the Year: jinwoo and hattie

Video of the Year: Young Jik Nam (YCN)

Producer of the Year: geon ioni