The Korea Grand Music Awards is back for its second edition and the excitement is already sky high. Created by Ilgan Sports, the same media house behind the Golden Disc Awards, the ceremony will honour the best musical talent from across South Korea.
This year the awards will take place across two days on November 14 and 15 at the Incheon Inspire Arena, giving fans a wider celebration filled with performances, presentations and red carpet glamour.
Where To Watch
The event will be live streamed globally through TikTok, allowing international fans to tune in without restrictions.
South Korean viewers can watch it on the television network ENA.
Fans in Japan can stream it through Hulu Japan.
Red carpet begins at 5:30 pm KST and the main ceremony begins at 6:30 pm KST.
Hosts And Presenters
Nam Ji Hyun will return as the main MC for both days of the ceremony.
On Artist Day, she will be joined by Red Velvet star Irene.
On Music Day, she will host alongside Natty from Kiss Of Life.
The presenter lineup is star studded with names like Ahn Hyo Seop, Byeon Woo Seok, Choi Sooyoung, Ong Seong Wu, Moon Chae Won, Lee Se Young and many more.
Performance Lineup
Over thirty two performance teams will grace the stage including favourites like Stray Kids, IVE, The Boyz, Ateez, Boynextdoor, WJSN Dayoung, Fromis Nine, UNIS, Xdinary Heroes, and several rising rookies.
Award Categories
Both days will award multiple honours including Grand Artist, Grand Performer, Grand Record, Grand Song, Best Artist, Best Music, Best Band, Best Vocal, Best Solo Performer, Best Streaming Song, Best K Pop Global Artist and more.
What To Expect
With the explosive popularity of K pop worldwide and the presence of top celebrities across drama and music, the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards promises to become one of the biggest music events of the year.
Fans can expect emotional speeches, iconic performances and major surprises.
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