The 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) kicked off in style on November 16, and honestly, it was a vibe. Held at the gorgeous Inspire Arena in Incheon, this brand-new K-pop awards show had everyone buzzing. Here’s a quick recap of the biggest wins from the first night!
Grand Prizes
Let’s start with the big three:
- 2024 Grand Artist: NewJeans (No surprises there, right?)
- 2024 Grand Record: (G)I-DLE
- 2024 Grand Honors Choice: ZEROBASEONE
Major Awards
- Best Artist: Okay, this one went to 10 amazing acts, including EXO’s D.O., NewJeans, Taemin, and even STAYC!
- K-Pop Legendary Artist: TVXQ (Absolute legends)
- Best Solo Artist: Taemin from SHINee—he’s still got it!
Genre-Specific Winners
- Best R&B (Male): EXO’s D.O.—his voice? Unreal.
- Best R&B (Female): BIBI—queen of cool vibes.
- Best Hip Hop: Lee Young Ji—her flow is unmatched.
- Best Band: QWER
- Best Rock Ballad: Lee Mujin—his songs just hit differently.
Other Fun Highlights
- Best OST: Yoo Hwe Seung (the perfect voice for your drama feels).
- IS Rising Star: Jeong Dong Won—a name to remember.
- Popularity Award: Taemin (Because, of course, everyone loves him!).
- Transcendent Artist: Young Tak—he’s making waves!
Nam Ji Hyun and NewJeans’ Hanni were the hosts, and they totally nailed it. It was such a fun night, but guess what? There’s more to come. The second day of the KGMA is happening on November 17, so stay tuned for even more exciting moments!
Who’s your favorite winner so far?
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