Go Youn Jung, Heo Nam Joon, Kim Do Hoon Team Up

Actor Kim Do-hoon has released behind-the-scenes photos from his attendance at the 35th Seoul Music Awards with Heo Nam-jun and Go Youn-jung. Kim Do-hoon posted photos taken backstage at the awards ceremony on his social media with the caption, "2026 Seoul Music Awards & My Two Favorites." All three attended as presenters, looking dressed up in suits and dresses. They also drew attention by recreating a popular online meme from the group tripleS's song 'Generation'. The trio is considered a hot actor combination currently receiving many offers in the industry.

Kim Do-hoon shares a special friendship with Heo Nam-jun and Go Youn-jung, respectively. Kim Do-hoon and Heo Nam-jun first met through the 2024 ENA drama and later solidified their bond by appearing together on the ENA variety show . Kim Do-hoon has also publicly supported Heo Nam-jun, who recently gained popularity with the SBS drama . Kim Do-hoon and Go Youn-jung became acquainted while playing high school students together in the Disney+ series . , a story about characters with hidden superpowers facing a great danger, recently announced the production of its second season.

The 35th Seoul Music Awards is attracting the attention of music fans by expanding its award categories and stage production for its 35th anniversary. The event is scheduled to be held on January 20th at the Inspire Arena in Jung-gu, Incheon. This year, three new categories have been established: 'Golden Revival', '​New Icon', and '​SMA Best Artist'. 'Golden Revival' is awarded to artists who have achieved a comeback hit or maintained a high chart position for an extended period, while 'New Icon' is presented to artists who have excelled in various fields. In particular, there is high interest in the first recipient of the '​SMA Best Artist' award, which will be given to only one team.

The winner of the Daesang (Grand Prize) is also a major point of interest. The Seoul Music Awards has traditionally selected only one Daesang winner. Last year, the group aespa won the Daesang. This year, 20 artists representing the past year will take the stage. The lineup includes Kwon Eun-bi, DaYoung, ATEEZ, Lee Chan-won, Han Lo Lo, LE SSERAFIM, xikers, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, DRAGON PONY, SAYMYNAME, IZNA, KIKI, HATSUNE MIKU, CLOSE YOUR EYES, NINE, IDENTITY, IDIT, ALPHADRIVEONE, and MODISEY (in order of debut).

The presenter lineup is also star-studded. Shim Eun-kyung, Kwon Nara, Park Ji-hwan, Ryu Kyung-soo, Song Joong-ki, Lee Yu-bi, Arin, Ha Yoon-kyung, Kim Do-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Kim Jae-won, Go Youn-jung, and Heo Nam-jun (in order of debut) are scheduled to take the stage to announce the winners. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Super Junior's Leeteuk, ZEROBASEONE's Park Gun-wook, and KIKI's Lee Sol, leading the stage as a combination representing different generations. The stage production will encompass diverse music styles such as dance, trot, and band, showcasing performances by top artists and emerging talents.