The first-ever Korea Grand Music Awards was finally held at the INSPIRE Arena, where many gathered to award various Korean artists for their impact on the music scene.
On November 16, the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards officially unveiled its winners. In a previous statement from KGMA's organizing committee, the program will honor artists who gained a lot of support domestically and internationally this 2024.
Apart from the awarding, fans were also delighted to witness breathtaking performances from their favorite K-pop artists. Not only was the audience thrilled over the amazing stages, but they were also captivated by the lovely presence of hosts Nam Ji Hyun and NewJeans Hanni.
See the full list of winners below:
Best Artist
- EXO D.O
- ZEROBASEONE
- STAYC
- P1Harmony
- Young Tak
- Taemin
- Lee Young Ji
- NewJeans
- (G)I-DLE
- Jeong Dong Won
Best Hip Hop: Lee Young Ji
Best Band: QWER
IS Rising Star: JD1
Best R&B (Male): EXO D.O
Best R&B (Female): BIBI
Best OST: Yoo Hwe Seung
Best Rock Ballad: Lee Mujin
Best Selling Album: "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN" by SEVENTEEN
Best Solo Artist: Taemin
Best Memory: Lee Mujin
Lotte Caliverse Transcendent Artist of the Year: Young Tak
K-pop Legendary Artist: TVXQ
Lullua x Fancast Popularity: Taemin
Grand Honor's Choice: ZEROBASEONE
Grand Record: (G)I-DLE
Grand Artist: NewJeans
The 1st Korea Grand Music Awards will continue on its second day on November 17.