2024 Korean Music Awards Celebrates Winners from Diverse Genres

The 2024 Korean Music Awards have recently concluded, spotlighting talents from various musical genres. This year, well-known acts such as NewJeans, KISS OF LIFE, and others took home the top honors. A detailed list of the night's winners is provided for readers.

Highlights from the 2024 Korean Music Awards

The ceremony took place on February 29 and was streamed online for fans to enjoy. The Korean Music Awards are distinguished for honoring a wide spectrum of Korean music, not limited to the K-pop scene, but also including indie, rock, metal, and other genres.

A unique feature of these awards is the decision-making process, which relies on a panel of judges from various professional backgrounds within the music industry rather than basing the outcome on sales figures.

Grand Prize Winners

The 2024 KMAs gave out three prestigious Daesangs (Grand Prizes), with Beenzino winning Album of the Year for ‘Nowitzki’, K-pop group NewJeans earning Song of the Year for ‘Ditto’, and Korean rock band Silica Gel being named Musician of the Year. NewJeans and Silica Gel stood out by securing a total of three awards each.

K-pop Success Stories

Significantly, KISS OF LIFE captured the Rookie of the Year award, following in the footsteps of aespa and NewJeans, as K-pop continued to demonstrate its influence in the ceremony. Numerous other K-pop artists showcased their impact, with standout wins such as AKMU’s ‘Love Lee’ taking Best Pop Song.

Appreciate the achievements of all the artists and groups who have been recognized in this year's Korean Music Awards, which continue to cast a spotlight on the diverse and dynamic music scene in Korea.

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