The Korea Grand Music Awards is an annual prestigious award ceremony for South Korean music that celebrates and honors the achievements in various categories of Korean popular music, such as K-pop and trot domestically and internationally.
This year’s Korean Grand Music Awards 2025 were held over two days on November 14 and November 15, at Incheon’s INSPIRE Arena, with Red Velvet’s Irene and KISS OF LIFE’s Natty hosting the ceremony on Day 1 and Day 2, respectively.
Actress Nam Ji Hyun will also serve as MC on both award days. The KGMA Awards 2025 will mark its 2nd edition of KGMA, making history with K-pop, KGMA, and is organized by Ilgan Sports, which previously created the Golden Disc Awards.
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Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) 2025 Details
The second chapter of the Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) is set to take place at Incheon’s INSPIRE Arena on November 14-15, celebrating the unstoppable global rise of K-pop.
This year’s event highlights the dynamic influence of leading artists like K-pop, Demon Hunters, creating a cultural box-office sensation; BTS making their most-awaited full group comeback after military service; BLACKPINK and TWICE thrilling fans with new albums and world tours, and groups like RIIZE and Stray KIDS preparing for major album releases.
| Event | Korea Grand Music Awards 2025 |
| Date | 14 & 15 November |
| Time | 11:00 AM KST |
| Venue (Location) | Incheon’s INSPIRE Arena |
| Hosted By | Red Velvet’s Irene and KISS OF LIFE’s Natty |
With powerful performances, innovation in music, technology, and fashion that sets worldwide trends, these artists are pushing the boundaries of global pop culture, making the KGMA the ultimate stage of K-pop evolution.
2025 Korea Grand Music Awards Lineup of Artists
The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) has revealed its first lineup of performing artists, announcing on September 3 that Stray Kids, ATEEZ, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, KISS OF LIFE, and FIFTY FIFTY will be attending this year’s ceremony.
2025 Korea Grand Music Awards Second Lineup of Artists
The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards 2025 has announced its rookie lineup on September 12.
Besides the previously announced artists, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, KISS OF LIFE, AND FIFTY FIFTY, rookie groups ALLDAY PROJECT, MEOVV, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, AHOF, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and SM Entertainment’s trainee team SMTR25 will all be performing at this year’s award ceremony.
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2025 Korea Grand Music Awards Nominations
The Nominations for the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards are yet to be announced. But below we have provided the prediction for the KGMA Awards 2025.
KGMA Awards 2025 Predictions:
- Album of the Year
- Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble – Hail to the Music
- SUMIN X Slom – MINISERIES 2
- aespa – Armageddon
- HYUKOH X Sunset Rollercoaster – AAA
- Silica Gel – POWER ANDRE 99
- Song of the Year
- BIBI – Bam Yang Gang
- aespa – SUPERNOVA
- ROSÉ X Bruno Mars – APT
- Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble – Independent
- SUMIN X Slom – WHY, WHY, WHY
- Musician of the Year
- aespa
- Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble
- Silica Gel
- ROSÉ
- Lee Seung Yoon
- Rookie of the Year
- Sanmanhan
- Hyelyn Joo
- Sam San
- ILLIT
- meeroo choi
- TWS
Korea Grand Music Awards 2025 Tickets
Fans can buy tickets to the Korea Grand Music Awards 2025 through the Korea Travel Easy & Stubhub websites.
Conclusion
The 2nd Korea Grand Music Awards is a gonna be a spectacular awards ceremony, honoring the rising stars of K-pop. Fans can witness incredible performances and memorable moments that will undoubtedly shape the future of the South Korean music industry.
So, fans, mark your calendars for November 14-15, 2025, at Incheon’s INSPIRE Arena and join in the celebration of these talented artists.
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