34th Seoul Music Awards: How to Watch Live Online, Full Lineup, Hosts, and Nominees

34th Seoul Music Awards: How to Watch Live Online, Full Lineup, Hosts, and Nominees

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The 34th Seoul Music Awards is set to take place on June 21, 2025, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. This year’s event promises a star-studded lineup of performers, presenters, and nominees, making it a must-watch for K-pop fans worldwide.

Fans can watch the ceremony live through various platforms. Korean viewers can tune in via Naver TV’s Seoul Music Awards official channel and Chzzk Entertainment channel. International fans can stream the event live on BIGC at 6:30 PM KST.

Performers and Hosts

The awards show will be hosted by Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER), Miyeon ((G)I-DLE), and Soobin (TXT). The lineup includes top K-pop acts like TXT, NCT’s Doyoung, BTOB, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY, (G)I-DLE, Young Tak, ILLIT, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, and more.

Popular actors such as Byeon Woo-seok (Lovely Runner), Jung Eun-chae, Nam Gyu-ri, Ong Seong-wu, and Jang Gyu-ri will present the awards. The mix of K-pop stars and actors adds extra excitement to the event.

Nominations and Voting

Nominees for major categories include BTS, IU, BLACKPINK members, SEVENTEEN, TXT, NCT Dream, and NewJeans. Voting was conducted in two rounds, with results based on fan votes (30%), expert judges (40%), and music sales (30%).

The Popularity Award is decided solely by fan votes, while the Special Award is chosen by judges. Categories like Rookie of the Year, Best OST, and Genre Awards highlight both established and rising artists.

Why This Year’s Awards Matter

The Seoul Music Awards is one of South Korea’s most prestigious music events, often compared to the MAMA Awards and Golden Disc Awards. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Sports Seoul, adding historical significance.

Fans worldwide are eager to see who wins the Grand Prize (Daesang) and other top honors. With live performances and surprise collaborations expected, the ceremony will be a major highlight of the K-pop calendar.

Full List of Nominees

  • Main Prize (Bonsang): BTS, IU, SEVENTEEN, TXT, NCT Dream, BLACKPINK members, and more.
  • Rookie of the Year: ILLIT, ZEROBASEONE, KiiiKiii, Hearts2Hearts, and others.
  • OST Award: Jin (BTS), Crush, DK (SEVENTEEN), Winter (aespa), and more.
  • Trot Award: Lim Young-woong, Young Tak, Hong Jin-young, and others.

How to Vote (If Applicable)

Fans could vote via the K-POP SEOUL app, My One Pick, and Fandom Chart. The voting periods were:

  • First Round: March 24 – April 12, 2025
  • Second Round: April 21 – May 10, 2025

The 34th Seoul Music Awards will be a night of high-energy performances, emotional wins, and unforgettable moments. Fans should prepare for surprises, special stages, and possibly unexpected collaborations.

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For those unable to watch live, highlights and winner announcements will likely be shared on official social media channels shortly after the event.

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