At first glance, the 2025 Choreo Awards might resemble any other industry ceremony: a red carpet, reception, acceptance speeches and polished performances. Inside the venue, however, it became clear that the event was about more than trophies. It marked a long-overdue moment of recognition for the dancers and choreographers who have shaped K-pop and K-culture as profoundly as the idols on stage.
The second Choreo Awards were held Saturday in Seoul, hosted by the Korea Choreography Copyright Association and organized by Grigo Entertainment, Danstruct and 1Million Dance Studio. Under the theme, “Beyond the Borders of Dance,” the awards reflected the idea that as K-pop has spread internationally, K-dance has grown alongside it — evolving into a shared language that transcends borders, languages and cultures.
The ceremony honored creators and works that left a strong impression on Korea’s popular culture over the past year. The grand prize was awarded to We Dem Boyz, a hip-hop-rooted choreography team that has become a major creative
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