2025 Korea Grand Music Awards – Complete Winners Recap
The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards once again brought together the brightest stars in Korean music, showcasing an extraordinary year of talent, creativity, and global impact. Hosted by Ilgan Sports, the long-running annual ceremony is regarded as one of the most respected accolades in South Korea’s music industry.
This year’s awards recognized outstanding contributions across multiple genres – from the infectious beats of K-Pop and the heartfelt narratives of trot, to powerful hip hop performances and moving OSTs. Winners were determined through a combination of expert panel evaluations, digital chart and physical album sales, and dedicated fan voting, making each award a true reflection of artistry and popularity.
Key Award Winners
- IS Rookie of the Year – MEOVV
- IS Rising Star Award – KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT
- Best Trot Performance – Park Seo Jin
- iMBANK Smart Supporter Award – THE BOYZ
- Trend of the Year (Trot) – Lee Chan Won
- Trend of the Year (K-Pop Group) – NewJeans
- Popularity Award: Most Popular Artist – Lee Chan Won
- K-Pop Global Artist – INI
- Best Adult Contemporary – Lee Chan Won
- Best OST – EXO’s D.O (“FOREVER”)
- Best Music Video – Jin (“Don’t Say You Love Me”)
- Best Hip Hop Artist – J-Hope
- Best Producer – Teddy
- Best Stage Performance – CRAVITY
- Best Band – Xdinary Heroes
- Best Memory Award – WOODZ
Top 10 Artists of 2025
- Xdinary Heroes
- xikers
- THE BOYZ
- RIIZE
- Lee Chan Won
- Jennie
- FIFTY FIFTY
- CRAVITY
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- ATEEZ
Grand Prize (Daesang) Winners
- Grand Honor’s Choice – THE BOYZ
- Grand Performer Award – BOYNEXTDOOR
- Grand Artist Award – ATEEZ
The evening wasn’t just about awards—it was a vibrant celebration of Korean music’s diverse range and its growing global presence. From rookies making their first splash to established icons setting new standards, the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards demonstrated why K-Pop and Korean music continue to dominate on the world stage.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners who made this year unforgettable!
