HORI7ON Secures Historic Nominations at the 35th Seoul Music Awards

Big news, Anchors! HORI7ON just scored two nominations at the 35th Seoul Music Awards, giving the Filipino boy group another huge milestone to celebrate and putting everyone’s votes in the spotlight. The group is up for:

• Popularity Award
• K-Pop World Choice (Group)

Both categories are 100% fan-powered, which means this is the perfect moment for the fans to show up and make their voices heard.

Anchors, Here’s How to Vote

Voting is happening exclusively on the IDOL CHAMP app, so every vote counts. Here’s the schedule to lock in support:

Voting Rounds:

• Round 1: March 20 – April 9
• Round 2: April 10 – April 30
• Final Round: May 8 – May 28

Voting Time Note:

• Each round starts at 10:00 AM KST (9:00 AM PHT) 
• Each round ends at 12:00 PM KST (11:00 PM PHT) 

One of Korea’s Biggest Stages

The 35th Seoul Music Awards goes down on June 20, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. As one of the longest-running music award shows, SMA is a huge platform that has recognized some of K-pop’s biggest names, and now HORI7ON is stepping onto it as a proud Filipino act.

The ceremony sits alongside Korea’s biggest award stages, including the MAMA Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and Melon Music Awards, making this nomination a standout achievement.

From Dream Maker to Global Stage

HORI7ON was formed in 2023 through the survival show Dream Maker, a collaboration between MLD Entertainment and ABS-CBN Corporation. The seven-member group made of Reyster, Kim, Vinci, Kyler, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus has been steadily building momentum, and these nominations are proof that their hard work is paying off.

Adding to the excitement, HORI7ON is set to represent the Philippines at the 2026 ASEAN-Korea Round Festival, further cementing their place as a rising global force.

The Countdown Is On

Two nominations, one historic milestone, and Anchors at the heart of it all. Voting is live, the world is watching, and HORI7ON is ready to take the global stage. Anchors, it’s time to rally, vote, and make history with HORI7ON!