The KM chart reveals the key figures leading K-MUSIC in the second quarter of this year.
The global standard K-pop chart 'KM Chart' has unveiled the list of nominees for '2025 KM Chart Season Best Summer' (hereinafter '2025 Season Best Summer') and is conducting a preference survey (7 categories) until the 14th.
'2025 Season Best Summer' will award the artists and songs that gained the most popularity in the second quarter of 2025 (April to June). Awards will be given in a total of 7 fields including songs, artists, teams, and solos. The nominee list features many popular artists including G-Dragon, n.SSign, SEVENTEEN, Lim Young-woong, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ENHYPEN, signaling a heated voting atmosphere.
In the 'BEST K-MUSIC' (song) category, nominees include n.SSign's 'Today I LOVE U', SEVENTEEN's 'THUNDER', Lim Young-woong's 'SuperSuper', WOODZ's 'Drowning', Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me', TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 'Love Language', and PLAVE's 'Dash', totaling 24 songs nominated.
In the 'BEST K-MUSIC ARTIST' category, a total of 17 individuals (teams) are nominated, including SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, Lim Young-woong, J-Hope (BTS), among others.
In the 'BEST HOT CHOICE' (popular) male category, a total of 17 individuals (teams) are competing, including Kang Daniel, MONSTA X, n.SSign, Lee Chan-won, and Jang Min-ho, while in the female category, a total of 17 individuals (teams) are competing, including Dreamcatcher, Solar (MAMAMOO), Secret Number, Axgen, ITZY, Tzuyu (TWICE), and Hwasa (MAMAMOO).
In the 'BEST ROOKIE' (new artist) male category, a total of 8 individuals (teams) are competing, including NEXZ, RIIZE, Big Ocean, and CLOSE YOUR EYES, while in the female category, a total of 8 individuals (teams) are competing for the title of best rookie, including BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, UNIS, and Hearts2Hearts.
In the 'BEST SOLO' category, a total of 14 individuals are nominated, including Kang Daniel, Kwon Eun-bi, Kim Jae-joong, Daesung (BIGBANG), Doyoung (NCT), Mark (NCT), and Yook Sung-jae.
The preference survey for '2025 Season Best Summer', conducted until the 14th, can be participated through the applications 'My One Pick' and 'Idol Champ'. The survey results will be aggregated and reflected based on a 50% weighting from each app.
Meanwhile, an event to give away CDs of award-winning artists from '2025 Season Best Summer' is also being held through the official KM Chart X (formerly Twitter). Detailed information on the preference survey and event participation can be found on the official KM Chart SNS.
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