2024 Korean Music Awards Winners: NewJeans bags most nods, AKMU, KISS OF LIFE follow; full list inside

The 2024 Korean Music Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in the Korean music industry, recognizing diverse talents across genres. Let's delve into the winners, showcasing the richness and diversity of Korea's music scene.

By Saumya Saxena

Published on Feb 29, 2024 | 09:04 PM IST | 132.8K

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Celebrating the diverse talent within the Korean music industry, the 2024 Korean Music Awards unveiled its winners on February 29. This year's event, the 21st edition, showcased outstanding contributions to music through an online streaming format. From NewJeans, KISS OF LIFE to Beenzino, the ceremony highlighted remarkable achievements across different music genres.

2024 Korean Music Awards

The 2024 Korean Music Awards, held on Thursday, February 29, celebrated outstanding achievements in the Korean music industry over the past year. Established in 2004, the awards recognize talents across various genres, spanning mainstream and underground artists, producers, label CEOs, and industry professionals.

The 21st edition of the awards was a virtual event, streamed online at 8 PM KST through The Prizm Entertainment's official website. The selection process involved recommendations, discussions, and evaluations by a committee comprising academics, producers, judges, and influential figures in the Korean music scene.

Notable winners of the 2024 Korean Music Awards included KISS OF LIFE, Beenzino, NewJeans, and more. The event, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korea Creative Content Agency, highlighted the diversity and excellence present in the Korean music landscape.

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Alanna - Floral Motif Dress - White

Alice - Floral Printed Maxi Dress - Pink

Alexia - Short Ruffle Sleeve Dress - Coral

Aurelia - Patch Work Shirt - Multicolor

Ambrosia - Short Ruffle Sleeve Dress - Jade

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Alice - Floral Printed Maxi Dress - Blue

Aurelia - Patch Work Pant - Multicolor

Aurora - Floral Printed Maxi Dress - White

Ava - Printed Midi Dress - Blue

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The nominee list featured prominent names such as BTS' Jungkook, TXT, Kid Milli, and Wave To Earth, representing various genres like rap, hip-hop, jazz, and pop. The winners, selected through a meticulous evaluation process, received acclaim for their noteworthy contributions to the dynamic and vibrant Korean music industry.