The inaugural Korean Grand Music Awards (KGMA) took place on November 16 and 17, 2024, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, celebrating a diverse array of talent within the Korean music industry. The event featured Hanni from the girl group NewJeans and actress Nam Ji-hyun as hosts for the first day, with Nam Ji-hyun joined by Winter from Aespa for the second day.
Members of NewJeans including Day 1 MC Hanni on the KGMA red carpet
Performers at the 2024 Korean Grand Music Awards
The ceremony featured an impressive lineup of performers, showcasing a wide range of musical talent. Below is a list of artists who took the stage:
- NewJeans
- Doh Kyungsoo
- TVXQ
- BIBI
- STAYC
- (G)I-DLE
- YOUNGTAK
- Yoo Hwe Seung
- Lee Mujin
- Young Ji Lee
- JD1
- ZEROBASEONE
- QWER
- TAEMIN
- P1Harmony
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Members of (G)I-dle at KGMA red carpet
Complete List of Award Winners at Korean Grand Music Awards (KGMA) 2024
- 2024 Grand Artist: NewJeans
- 2024 Grand Record: (G)I-DLE
- Grand Honor’s Choice: ZEROBASEONE
- Best Artist 10: Doh Kyung Soo (EXO), Taemin (SHINee), (G)I-DLE, NewJeans, Jeong Dong Won, Lee Young Ji, STAYC, Young Tak, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE
- Best Hip Hop: Lee Young Ji
- Best Band: QWER
- IS Rising Star: Jeong Dong Won (JD1)
- Best Memory: [Details not provided]
- Best R&B (Male): Doh Kyungsoo (EXO’s D.O.)
- Best R&B (Female): BIBI
- Best O.S.T: Yoo Hwe Seung (N.Flying)
- Best Rock Ballad: Lee Mujin
- Best Solo Artist: Taemin (SHINee)
- Best Adult Contemporary: Young Tak
- DIGGUS Digging Artist: [Details not provided]
- Kpop Legendary Artist: TVXQ
- Lullua × Fancast Best Popularity: Taemin (SHINee)
- Best Selling Album: SEVENTEEN with SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN
