Korean Music Awards 2024, How to watch the Korean Music Awards 2024 online?
by Rubaditsha | Updated Feb 29, 2024
Korean Music Awards 2024
The 2024 Korean Music Awards nominees, including BTS' Jungkook and NewJeans, were unveiled on January 26. The ceremony, set for February 29 at 8 PM KST, marks its 21st edition. Unlike traditional award shows, the KMAs prioritize artistic merit over commercial success, with winners determined by a panel of music experts rather than sales figures.
Jungkook and NewJeans received notable nods, reflecting their impact on Korean music. The full list of nominees, spanning various categories, was released on the official website, showcasing diverse talents and genres. In addition to mainstream recognition, the awards shine a spotlight on often overlooked genres like Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul.
BTS' Jungkook secured four major nominations, underscoring his talent and influence, while other acts such as Beenzino and Silica Gel also received significant recognition. The KMAs promise to be a celebration of musical excellence, honoring both established artists and emerging talents across the vibrant Korean music landscape.
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Korean Music Awards Nomination List
Album of the Year
NewJeans - Get Up
Beenzino - NOWITZKI
Silica Gel - Machine Boy
Leisure and Seolbin - Comedy
Jinah Lee - The Inner Heart of the City
Song of the Year
NewJeans - Ditto
Beenzino - Again ft. Cautious Clay
Silica Gel - Tik Tak Tak ft. So!YoON!
Jungkook - Seven ft. Latto
H1-KEY - Rose blooming between buildings
Musician of the Year
NewJeans
Beenzino
Silica Gel
Wave to Earth
Jungkook
Carina Nebula
Rookie of the Year
NO.LINK
Dongi
Moon Mi-hyang
HANEL
KISS OF LIFE
H1-KEY
Best Rock Album
stuffed animal - 12 words
THORNAPPLE - animaloVerdrive Philosophy
OHCHILL - The Burning City
Radio Company - 2nd quarter performance report
TOUCHED - Yellow Supernova Remnant
Best Rock Song
gate flowers - ALL IN
Seoul Electronic Music Group - Ghost Writers
OVerdrive Philosophy - soju & soul
OHCHILL - Something's Wrong
Radio Company - I'm Bruce Man
Best Modern Rock Album
Dabda - Yonder
Silica Gel - Machine Boy
Wave to Earth - 0.1 flaws and all
Jeong Woo - Cloud Cuckoo Land
Parannoul - After the Magic
Best Modern Rock Song
Dabda - Flower Tail
verycoybunny - Now or Never
Silica Gel - Tik Tak Tak ft. So!YoON!
Jeong Woo - Cloud Cuckoo Land
Cho Yong Phil - Feeling of You
Best Metal & Hardcore Album
noisy - Behind the Mask
Doguul - If These Bodies Could Talk
mahatama - REASON FOR SILENCE
Hollow Jan - Dattewida
Best Rap & Hip Hop Album
Iobonabeat! - Trapstar Lifestyle
Beenzino - NOWITZKI
Skyminhyuk - Liberation
O' Domar - Propaganda Technology
Kid Milli - BEING
Best Rap & Hip Hop Song
Iobonabeat! - Young Boy ft.oygli
Beenzino - Travel Again ft. Cautious Clay
Skyminhyuk - 14-23
E-SENS - What The Hell
Kid Milli - 25 ft Yang Hong-won
Best R&B Soul Album
BRWN - Yours Truly
Yura - Quite a number of tentacle projections
Jerd - BOMM
Crush - Wonderego
Hoody - Sail
Best R&B Soul Song
THAMA - Bump it Up
Soul delivery Whiseky - With SOLE, THAMA
SUMIN - Wardrobe ft. Uhm Jeong-hwa
Yura - A baked face is your motif
Jerd - No Business ft. Jjangyu
Best Pop Album
Sejeong Kim - Door
Sooyoung Kim - Round and Round
Park Jar-jeong - 1st album Alone
Jiyoung Yoon - In my garden
Jinah Lee - The inner heart of the city
Best Pop Song
DEAN - DIE 4 YOU
Park Jae-jeong - Say let's break up
AKMU - Love Lee
Seokcheol Yoon, Sejin - Cocktail Paradise
Jiyoung Yoon - In my garden
Best K-pop Album
NewJeans - Get Up
Billie - The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three
Jungkook - GOLDEN
KISS OF LIFE - Born to be XX
TXT - Chapter of Name: FREEFALL
Best K-pop Song
NewJeans - Ditto
IVE - I AM
Jungkook - Seven feat Latto
FIFTY FIFTY - Cupid
H1-KEY - Rose blooming between buildings
Best Electronic Album
NO.LINK - Move That
CIFIKA - IONY
Yetsuby - My Star My Planet My Earth
OTOT - 21st century electronic duo
HYPNOSIS THERAPY - PSILOCYBIN
Best Electronic Song
Guinneissik - Farewell Two Shell
Mountb XLR - Acid Wasp
CIFIKA - Hush
KIRARA - number
HYPNOSIS THERAPY - JONGNO
Best Folk Album
Leisure and Seolbin - Comedy
Minhwi Lee - Future Hometown
Hyungju Lee - We Try to Keep Each Other
Precision - Riverside
Jeonghyeok Heo - Bud Days
Hwangfuha - Two Faces
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Yujin Kim - Extraordinary
Moon Mi-hyang - I Wished on the Moon
Vardan Ovsepian & Song Yi-jeon - Lawless Heart
Sunny Kim, Vardan Ovsepian, Ben Monder - Liminal Silence
Carina Nebula - Good Match
Best Jazz Performance Album
Namhyeon Song - Finally, I Squeeze Through Verdant Peak
Sujeong Lee - Four Seasons
Lim Mi-jung - FLOWS
Sumin Jung - Magnetism
Heo Dae-wook - Will It Be Spring Tomorrow?
Best Global Contemporary Album
Kim Yi-seoul - Two Sounds (Evolving)
Dongi - Nalchoso Analysis Method
Ensemble Sinawi - COSMOS
HANEL - Vals del Si for Waltz of the Winds
Category
Nominee
How to watch the Korean Music Awards 2024 online?
The 2024 Korean Music Awards ceremony is scheduled to broadcast on February 29th, starting at 8 p.m. KST, which translates to 6 a.m. Eastern Time, 3 a.m. Pacific Time, and 11 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time. For those interested in catching the event live, it will be available for streaming online through Prizm Live.
This prestigious awards show celebrates the outstanding achievements in the Korean music industry, recognizing the top talent across various genres and categories. Whether you're a fan of K-pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, or electronic music, the Korean Music Awards offers something for everyone.
Viewers can expect electrifying performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. With nominees spanning from established veterans to promising rookies, anticipation is high to see who will walk away with coveted awards like Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Musician of the Year. So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to immerse yourself in an evening filled with musical excellence and celebration of Korean music culture.
Korean Music Awards 2024:FAQs
The nominees, including BTS' Jungkook and NewJeans, were unveiled on January 26.
Unlike others, the KMAs prioritize artistic merit over commercial success, with winners chosen by music experts.
BTS' Jungkook, NewJeans, Beenzino, and Silica Gel are among the prominent nominees across various categories.
The ceremony will be streamed live via Prizm Live on February 29th at 8 p.m. KST.
The KMAs honor a diverse range of genres, including K-pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and electronic music.