Evan received the honor of the 'K World Dream Best All-Round Musician Award' at the '2026 K World Dream Awards.' The ceremony was held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province.

Evan received the award in recognition of his songwriting, composing, and producing abilities. On stage, he performed 'Ride or Die,' the title track of his debut single, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience with his intense alternative rock sound and energetic performance.

Evan released his debut single 'RIDE OR DIE' this past June. With the title track of the same name, he topped the iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in nine countries and regions. He also holds the record of ranking first on China's Tencent Music weekly Korean chart and winning an award at the Greater China awards ceremony '2026 TIMA.'

On September 7 at 6 p.m., he will release his first mini album 'DEATH OF ME.' The album reflects his determination to move forward while embracing a wide range of emotions. Evan participated directly in the production of the new album, incorporating his own story into the music.

In his acceptance speech, Evan said, 'I am grateful to receive such a valuable award,' adding, 'I always draw great inspiration from the boundless love of our EVER (fandom name). I will prepare well for the new album coming out in September and become an artist worthy of this award.'