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 honors artists who have significantly impacted the global music scene. Winners were determined by expert evaluations, digital and album sales, and fan voting.
Here are all the winners from this year’s prestigious ceremony.
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.
Congratulations P1Harmony for winning “Best Artist” at the 2024 Korean Grand Music Awards 🤩 #P1Harmony #피원하모니 @P1H_official pic.twitter.com/gfIYPiDbJj
— angela (@p1hits) November 16, 2024
Best Hip Hop
In the Best Hip Hop category, the award went to the powerhouse rapper Lee Young Ji.
Lee Young Ji at the 2024 Korean Grand Music Awards red carpet. pic.twitter.com/i0nvjRbfuv
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) November 16, 2024
Best Band
The Best Band accolade was awarded to QWER.
Congratulations QWER for winning “BEST BAND” at the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards! 🏆
YOU GO, GIRLS! Well deserved! 🖤#KGMA2024 #QWER #CHODAN #MAGENTA #HINA #SIYEON pic.twitter.com/xoCITn4IUC
— FanWork with K-Pop ❤️ (@FanWork_fun) November 16, 2024
IS Rising Star
JD1 was recognized as the breakout act to watch, demonstrating immense potential and making a strong impression on the industry.
[📸]
JD1 : 241116
🩶웨이브 #2024코리아그랜드뮤직어워즈#JD1 #제이디원#JD1_photo pic.twitter.com/t1SX5HJK0v— JD1 (@jd1_official) November 16, 2024
Best R&B
The Best R&B category saw EXO’s D.O. and BIBI celebrated for their captivating and soulful music.
kyungsoo winning his second award for best R&B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/drVPKG1XLa
— css give ksoo a (@solornbalbum) November 16, 2024
Best OST
Yoo Hwe Sung took home the award for Best OST.
Yoo Hwe Sung-I Think I Did
Performance at KGMA 2024. Automatically I'll singing together as audience "Geuraennabwa na neol joahanabwa" pic.twitter.com/fujFSeZ3lq— Nind's 🌼 (@smurfette_92) November 16, 2024
Best Rock Ballad
The Best Rock Ballad award was presented to Lee Mujin.
[#이무진] 📸
2024 코리아 그랜드 뮤직 어워즈 완료🏆
리모들의 사랑으로 2관왕 달성🤩
올해도 무진이의 음악을 사랑해 주셔서 감사합니다🫶🏻 내년에도 멋지게 날아오를 무진이에게 많은 응원 부탁드려요💘#LEEMUJIN#KGMA #2024코리아그랜드뮤직어워즈 pic.twitter.com/7ADAleHbBz— 이무진 (LEE MU JIN) (@BPM_LMJ) November 16, 2024
Best Solo Artist
SHINee’s Taemin was honored as the Best Solo Artist, solidifying his status as a versatile and influential figure in the industry.
#TAEMIN Won His Second Award Tonight at KGMA: 'Best Solo Artist' 🏆 pic.twitter.com/iRdwcnsPfL
— SHINee Fan Base (@Shinee_Fan_Base) November 16, 2024
Grand Honor’s Choice
The night also included prestigious awards such as Grand Honor’s Choice, which was awarded to ZEROBASEONE for their remarkable impact this year.
is it really award show season if zerobaseone's not shouting WE LOVE YOU ZEROSE 🧡
congratulations to our jebes for winning the grand honors choice award at the 2024 korea grand music awards! 🏆#제로베이스원 #ZEROBASEONE pic.twitter.com/PuLzKhifwM
— 디어 (@mydearnine) November 16, 2024
Grand Record
(G)I-DLE received the Grand Record award, recognizing their significant achievements in music releases that resonated widely.
🏆 (G)I-DLE receiving their award for "Grand Record" at the 2024 KGMA#GIDLE #여자아이들 pic.twitter.com/wyzA3RXA4m
— (G)I-DLE Charts (@idlecharts) November 16, 2024
Grand Artist
Finally, NewJeans was celebrated as the Grand Artist, underlining their incredible rise and contribution to K-pop as one of the most influential groups of the year.
“Even if we are not NewJeans, NewJeans will never die” – Danielle
— HURT SOTY 𓃹 (@hurtsaz) November 16, 2024
CONGRATULATION NEWJEANS#NewJeans10thDaesang#NEWJEANS_NEVER_DIE pic.twitter.com/E4dJqTmwsf
— NewJeans Loops 🐇 (@newjeans_loop) November 16, 2024
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