The lineup for both days of the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA), hosted by Ilgan Sports, has finally been revealed.
On the 10th, the KGMA organizing committee unveiled the day-by-day lineup for the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iM Bank (2025 KGMA), scheduled for Nov. 14 and 15 at Incheon Inspire Arena, drawing strong interest from domestic and international K-pop fans.
▲ Bonekdo·ATEEZ·AllDay·Lee Chan-won…artist day shines
The first day on Nov. 14, themed "Artist Day," confirmed 15 acts in alphabetical order: THE BOYZ, Miyaw, Park Seo-jin, Boy Next Door, Psycus, I.N.I (INI), ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, All Day Project, Wooz, Lee Chan-won, CRAVITY, Kiki, Fifty Fifty, and SMTR25.
ATEEZ, which reclaimed top artist status last year by winning KGMA's Grand Honors Choice, is set to captivate domestic and international fans again with a spectacular stage this year. Boy Next Door, loved for songs including Today I Love You, plans to prove the true value of a fifth-generation leading boy group with their distinctive live performances.
All Day Project, which caused a stir in the music scene by reaching No. 1 upon debut, is expected to win over fans with rookie audacity and unique charisma. Wooz will present the immortal comeback hit Drowning along with stages of new songs, promising a festival-like atmosphere.
THE BOYZ said they are determined to fully display the charm of a nine-year veteran group on a domestic awards stage, and Psycus, known as ATEEZ's juniors, will also showcase their next-generation performance prowess. In addition, artists preparing comebacks in October — Miyaw, Park Seo-jin, Xdinary Heroes, Lee Chan-won, Fifty Fifty and others — will appear en masse on the Nov. 14 ceremony to deliver performances distinct from music shows.
▲ BTOB·Stray Kids·IVE·Hearts2Hearts…music day heats up
The second day on Nov. 15, themed "Music Day," features 16 acts: NEXG, Lucy, BTOB, Suho (EXO), Stray Kids, IDIT, IVE, Ahob, Eunice, Jang Min-ho, Close Your Eyes, Kiss of Life, KickFlip, fromis_9, P1Harmony and Hearts2Hearts.
Stray Kids, who have left a mark on 70 years of Billboard history and risen to global top-artist status, will present a special "ceremony" with fans at this year's KGMA. IVE, which scored three consecutive hits this year with Rebel Heart, Attitude and XOXZ, plans to deliver an upgraded performance on the KGMA stage.
In addition, rookie boy groups that debuted this year — IDIT, Ahob, Close Your Eyes and KickFlip — will appear together to showcase distinctive stages, while girl groups that have won great love for their music and performances, including Kiss of Life, fromis_9 and Hearts2Hearts, will meet fans on the KGMA stage.
Also, Eunice and P1Harmony, who lit up the awards in the first year, have promised upgraded KGMA stages, and stages to be presented by NEXG, Lucy, Suho and Jang Min-ho are additional special viewing points.
Now in its second year, KGMA will offer fans around the world a more dazzling and diverse experience through stages that combine musical evolution and the latest technology. Following last year, actress Nam Ji-hyun will serve as MC for both days: she will pair with Irene (Red Velvet) on the first day and Natti (Kiss of Life) on the second day.
Top domestic actors including Kang Tae-oh, Gong Seung-yeon, Kwon Yul, Kim Dan, Kim Do-yeon, Kim Do-hoon, Kim Min-seok, Kim Yo-han, Moon Chae-won, Park Se-wan, Bae Hyun-sung, Byeon Wooseok, Seo Eun-soo, Seo Ji-hoon, Shin Seung-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Um Tae-goo, Yeon-woo, Ong Seong-wu, Yoon Ga-i, Lee Seol, Lee Se-young, Lee Yeol-eum, Lee Joo-myung, Lee Joo-yeon, Jung Jun-won, Chae Seo-an, Choi Soo-young, Choi Yoon-ji, Choo Young-Woo and Ha-young will participate as presenters.
KGMA is hosted by Ilgan Sports (Edaily M) and jointly organized by the KGMA organizing committee, Creatoring and DIO, with the Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organization sponsoring. iM Bank is the title sponsor, and KT ENA will participate as the broadcast partner and primary broadcaster again this year.
Music and album data are provided by Hanteo Chart, GENIE MUSIC, Flo and Bugs. Production is handled by Set the Stage. Noldeun Oppa and Art Farm Factory are in charge of overseas inbound tickets, and domestic tickets are handled by Big K. First-round ticket sales open at 8 p.m. on the 15th, and second-round sales open at 8 p.m. on the 16th; tickets are available only through the "Big K Pass."
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