The Korean Music Awards () is an annual
South Korea
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n music awards show that honors both mainstream and underground musical artists from a variety of genres. Unlike other major South Korean music awards, which largely rely on record sales to determine winners, the Korean Music Awards distributes awards based on the recommendations of a panel of judges consisting of music critics, radio show producers, academics, and other professionals within the industry. The first ceremony was held in 2004, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious music awards in the country.
Ceremonies
Categories
The event currently has approximately 20 categories, including the Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and genre awards in
pop
Pop or POP may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Music
* Pop music, a musical genre Artists
* POP, a Japanese idol group now known as Gang Parade
* Pop!, a UK pop group
* Pop! featuring Angie Hart, an Australian band
Albums
* ''Pop'' ( ...
,
rock,
modern rock
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Radio format
Mod ...
,
metal
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&
hardcore
Hardcore, hard core or hard-core may refer to:
Arts and media Film
* ''Hardcore'' (1977 film), a British comedy film
* ''Hardcore'' (1979 film), an American crime drama film starring George C Scott
* ''Hardcore'' (2001 film), a British documen ...
,
folk,
dance & electronic,
hip hop,
R&B &
soul
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Etymology
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, and
jazz
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&
crossover music
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.
Musician of the Year (Grand Prize)
Note: The award for Musician of the Year was divided into Male, Female and Group awards from 2004 to 2007.
Album of the Year (Grand Prize)
Song of the Year (Grand Prize)
Rookie of the Year
Genre Awards
Best Pop Album
Best Pop Song
Best Rock Album
Best Rock Song
Best Modern Rock Album
Best Modern Rock Song
Best Metal & Hardcore Album
Best Folk Album
Best Folk Song
Best Dance & Electronic Album
Best Dance & Electronic Song
Best Rap & Hip Hop Album
Best Rap & Hip Hop Song
Best R&B & Soul Album
Best R&B & Soul Song
Best Jazz & Crossover Album
Best Jazz & Crossover Song
Best Jazz & Crossover Performance
Best Movie/TV Album Soundtrack
Popularity Awards
Group Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Female Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Male Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Rock Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Modern Rock Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Hip Hop Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Pop Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Dance & Electronic Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
R&B & Soul Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Jazz & Crossover Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
Special awards
Committee Choice Special Award
Achievement Award
Record Label of the Year
Records
Most awarded overall
Includes both Competitive Awards as well as Popularity & Special Awards
Most grand prizes
Musician of the Year, Album of the Year & Song of the Year
General references
* 2021 winners: Ham, Nayan (2021-02-28).
. ''Sports Dong-A''. (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-02-28
* 2019 winners: Kim, Su-jeong (2019-02-27).
BTS, 한국대중음악상 '올해의 음악인' 수상… "상 의미 잘 안다. ''No Cut News''. (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-27
*2018 winners: Jang Jin-ri (2018-02-28).
대중음악상' 방탄소년단, 올해의 음악인…혁오·강태구 '3관왕'. ''Osen''. (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-28.
* 2017 winners: Park, Su-jeong (2017-02-28)
"'한국대중음악상' 박재범·볼빨간·조동진, 올해를 빛낸 음악인(종합)" ''The Korea Herald'' (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-25.
* 2016 winners: Jeong Yu-jin (2016-02-29)
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''Osen'' (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-25.
* 2015 winners: Kwon, Seok-jeong (2015-02-27)
"10현장, 한국대중음악상이 증명한 것들" ''Ten Asia'' (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-25.
* 2014 winners: Yang Eun-ha (2014-02-28)
"윤영배, 제11회 한국대중음악상 음반상 3관왕(종합)" ''News1 Korea'' (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-25.
* 2013 winners: Seo Jeong-min (2013-02-28)
''The Hankyoreh'' (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-25.
* 2012 winners: Seo Jeong-min (2012-02-29)
''The Hankyoreh'' (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-25.
References
External links
Korean Music Awards official website
{{South Korean Music Award Shows
South Korean music awards
Annual events in South Korea