IDID Clinches 'IS Rising Star Award' at First Ceremony, Captivates with 'In My Own Way, Brilliantly' Performance

Starship Entertainment's highly anticipated new boy group, IDID, born from the 'Debut’s Plan' project, has achieved their first award, the 'IS Rising Star' award at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (2025 KGMA)', bringing them to tears of joy.

The seven members—Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Chu Yu-chan, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Joon-hyuk, and Jeong Se-min—accepted the award on December 15th at the Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

With trembling hearts, IDID addressed their global K-pop fanbase, stating, "It's a great honor to receive such a meaningful award at our first ceremony since debut. We sincerely thank our fans." They added, "With this award as a stepping stone, we will continue to grow and become an endlessly brilliant IDID."

The group delivered a special performance of 'In My Own Way, Brilliantly,' the title track from their debut mini-album 'I did it.'. Their electrifying energy filled the massive Inspire Arena, showcasing their joy and gratitude. From a unique intro featuring self-filmed videos to a special bench performance, IDID's diverse talents and charms amplified the heat of the ceremony.

IDID, which pre-debuted in July and officially debuted on September 15th, is Starship Entertainment's first 7-member boy group in five years. Their debut album 'I did it.' sold over 440,000 copies in its first week, and 'In My Own Way, Brilliantly' topped music show charts just 12 days after its release.

Following their successful debut promotions, IDID is gearing up for a rapid comeback with their first digital single album 'PUSH BACK,' set for release on November 20th. They will hold a comeback showcase on the same day at 7:30 PM KST at the COEX outdoor plaza in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Fans are expressing immense excitement and congratulations for IDID's first award. Comments like "Congrats on your first win! So excited for what's next," and "Definitely rising stars! Their stage presence is amazing," are flooding social media. Many also shared sentiments of support, noting, "Seeing them cry makes me emotional, but they deserve this!"