These are the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards Day 1 winners

The Music awards season is back in South Korea! The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iM Bank (2025 KGMA) took place on November 14 at Inspire Arena in Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon. The first day had an amazing ceremony, designated as Artist Day, which was hosted by Red Velvet’s Irene and actor Nam Ji Hyun.

While ATEEZ and BOYNEXTDOOR had all the glory, receiving the highest honor of the night, the Grand Artist Award. On the other hand, the ceremony also focused on many aspects of the idol’s artistry, including Best Band, stage, and Trot Performance, showcasing all the talent the South Korean artist has.

These are the 2025 KGMA Artist Day 1 Winners:

2025 Grand Artist: ATEEZ.

2025 Grand Performer: BOYNEXTDOOR.

2025 Grand Honors Choice: THE BOYZ, ALLDAY PROJECT.

Best Artist 10: THE BOYZ, RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Xikers, ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, Lee Chan Won, Jennie, Cravity, FIFTY FIFTY.

Best Memory: WOODZ.

Best Adult Contemporary: Lee Chan Won.

Best Trot Performance: Park Seo Jin.

Best Band: Xdinary Heroes.

Best Stage: Cravity.

Best Producer: Teddy.

Best Hip-Hop: J-Hope.

Best Music Video: Jin (Don’t Say You Love Me).

Best OST: Do Kyung Soo (“Forever” – ‘Resident Playbook’ OST).

IS Rookie: MEOVV.

IS Rising Star: KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT.

K-pop Overseas Artist: INI.

Popularity Award: Lee Chan Won.

iM Bank Smart Supporter Award: THE BOYZ.

Trend of the Year: Lee Chan Won (Trot), NewJeans (K-pop Group).