K-pop girl group aespa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie were honored at the Billboard Women in Music awards, winning “Group of the Year” and “Global Force,” respectively, highlighting the growing global influence of K-pop.

aespa became the first K-pop girl group to chart six songs in the Billboard 200 Top 50 and premiered the English version of “Drama” at the ceremony.

Jennie, the first K-pop solo artist to win the Global Force award, stated she is “inspired by women all over the world.”

The annual event recognizes female artists and executives who have made significant contributions to the music industry.

The wins by artists from SM and YG Entertainment reaffirm K-pop’s expanding impact on the global music scene.