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Who's the "best of the best" in K-pop? The 2024 "Korean Grand Music Awards" Winners!

Fans have voted, and the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards celebrated the best in Korean music this year, recognizing achievements across different genres. Organized by Ilgan Sports, the annual event honored artists who have significantly impacted the global music scene.


Image: K-pop award Series.


This awards ceremony is one of Korea's biggest nights for K-pop music and fans. The winners are selected through fan votes, both domestic and international, and the awards are based on the musicians' performance over the past year.


This event has taken place every year since 1986!



Are you cashing in? NewJeans' speech!


NewJeans have been in the headlines countless times this year, and they even admitted themselves during a speech at the awards, that they are not sure how long they have left as a band at this moment. Let's take a look.






Of course, NewJeans were not the only K-pop idols at the event, as this star-studded event was packed with some of K-pop's hottest names. Let's dive in and take a look at some of the winners of the night.


Here is the full list of winners from the awards ceremony!


Image: IIgan Sports


Best Artist


For Best Artist, the night recognized an impressive roster of performers, including EXO‘s D.O., ZEROBASEONE, STAYC, P1Harmony, SHINee‘s Taemin, Lee Young Ji, NewJeans, and (G)I-DLE, all of whom have left an indelible mark on the music scene this year.


IS Rising Star


JD1 (Hankyung.com)


JD1 was recognized as the breakout act to watch, demonstrating immense potential and making a strong impression on the industry.


Best R&B


The Best R&B category saw EXO’s D.O. and BIBI celebrated for their captivating and soulful music.


Of course, fans have also taken to social media to express their excitement.




New and upcoming artists are also showcased at the event, to give them a glimpse into what's to come in their career. Otherwise known as "Next Generation" artists who joined the already star-studded line-up. These artists, represent the MZ generation and are expected to be leading figures in the future of K-Pop, further raising anticipation for the event.


Let us know your thoughts on the 2024 winners in the comments below.


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