[Sports Dong-A reporters Heo Min-nyeong and Jang Eun-ji] The "hit song maker" who dominated K-pop popularity rankings in the second half of the year and a hip-hop star representing the global GenZ generation are joining "D AWARDS." The stars are Soyeon of (G)I-DLE and Lil Mosey.

The Awards, marking its third edition, is scheduled to be held on January 15 and 16, 2027 (local time) at the Plenitude Arena (formerly La Défense Arena), an iconic indoor arena in Paris, France, and the largest in the European Union (EU). Set to be recorded as the first K-content awards ceremony held in the EU, The Awards has further expanded its scope by adding global stars Soyeon of (G)I-DLE and Lil Mozy to its lineup.

Soyeon has set dazzling milestones this year as the leader of the top group (G)I-DLE, a solo artist, and above all, a producer. This was evidenced by the mega-hit of "I'm Quitting," the title track from her first solo full-length album, "Life's Great," released in September. "I'm Quitting" rose to number one on the Melon Top 100, Korea's leading popular music chart, just ten days after its release, and subsequently topped the October monthly charts on both Melon and Genie, establishing itself as an undeniably trending hit. By adding four wins on TV music shows to her first-ever monthly chart number one in her solo career, she proved herself to be an irreplaceable top-tier solo artist.

Lil Mosey, a hip-hop artist representing the American Gen Z generation, adds to the excitement with his inclusion in the global lineup. Born in 2002, Lil Mosey instantly garnered attention in 2018 at the age of 16 when his single "Notified" entered the Billboard Hot 100. In 2019, he stood at the center of global hip-hop by being named to the "XXL Freshman Class," an annual selection by the influential American hip-hop magazine XXL.

In particular, "Blueberry Faygo," released in 2020, spearheaded a global social media challenge craze and topped the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 8 and Spotify. This was the result of Lil Mosey's signature languid rapping and stylish flow captivating listeners in their teens and twenties worldwide. He also boasts a special connection with K-pop stars. In 2021, he participated alongside BTS member Suga in the remix version of American singer-songwriter Max's single "Blueberry Eyes."

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