The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) is set to light up the Inspire Arena in Incheon on November 14 and 15. The two-day event will celebrate the biggest achievements in Korean music over the past year. For fans around the world wondering how to watch, the ceremony will be available via live stream on TikTok, ensuring global audiences can catch every performance and award announcement in real time.
How to Watch the 2025 KGMA Live
The 2025 KGMA has made it easy for fans everywhere to watch. The event will be broadcast live on the short-form video platform TikTok. This live stream will be available to viewers globally, with a few regional exceptions. For fans in Japan, the event will be broadcast on Hulu Japan. In South Korea, the show will air on the ENA TV network. The red carpet event is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM KST, followed by the main ceremony from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM KST on both days.
A Star-Studded Performance Lineup
The KGMA will feature an impressive roster of artists performing over its two themed days. The first day, Artist Day on November 14, will be hosted by Nam Ji-hyun and Irene of Red Velvet. The second day, Music Day on November 15, will be hosted by Nam Ji-hyun and Natty of Kiss of Life.
Artist Day (November 14) Performers
The first day will feature dynamic performances from a mix of top K-pop groups and soloists. ATEEZ is set to deliver a powerful setlist including “Hala Hala,” “Wonderland,” and “The Real.” Other confirmed performers include THE BOYZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, FIFTY FIFTY, Xdinary Heroes, and CRAVITY. The lineup also includes trot singer Park Seo-jin, who will perform his nominated song “Very Good Tip,” and soloist WOODZ.
Music Day (November 15) Performers
The second day will continue with another strong list of artists. Headliners include Stray Kids, IVE, and Suho of EXO. They will be joined by groups like BTOB, Kiss of Life, P1Harmony, and FROMIS_9. The band LUCY and trot singer Jang Min-ho are also among the performers scheduled for Music Day.
Presenters and Award Categories
The awards ceremony will feature a host of popular actors and entertainers as presenters, bridging the worlds of K-drama and K-pop.
Presenters for Artist Day (November 14)
The star-powered presenter list for the first day includes actors Ahn Hyo-seop, Moon Chae-won, Kim Yo-han, and Um Tae-goo. They will be joined by Choo Young-woo, Bae Hyun-sung, and Gong Seung-yeon.
Presenters for Music Day (November 15)
The second day will see presenters such as Lee Se-young, Byeon Woo-seok, and Kang Tae-oh. Choi Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation, Ong Seong-wu, and Tony An will also take the stage to present awards.
The awards are divided across the two days. November 14, Artist Day, will feature categories like the Grand Artist (Daesang), Grand Performer (Daesang), and Best Artist 10. November 15, Music Day, will focus on categories including the Grand Record (Daesang), Grand Song (Daesang), and Best Music 10.
Key Nominees for the 2025 KGMA
The list of nominees showcases the breadth of talent in the Korean music industry. The Best Artist 10 category includes a wide array of artists such as Aespa, Blackpink, Stray Kids, Seventeen, Lim Young-woong, and Plave. The Best Music 10 category features nominated songs like “Dirty Work” by Aespa, “Ive Secret” by Ive, and “Karma” by Stray Kids.
Other notable categories include Best Hip-Hop, with nominees like J-Hope’s “Killin’ It Girl (solo version)” and G-Dragon’s “Home Sweet Home,” and Best OST, which includes D.O.’s “Forever” from the drama ‘Resident Playbook’ and IU’s “Midnight Walk.”
The winners are determined through a combination of judge scores, record sales, streaming data, and online voting conducted through the Fancast app. The event is organized by Ilgan Sports and is sponsored by iM Bank.
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