The 22nd Korean Music Awards have announced their nominees for all categories. Kpop girl group aespa, Danpyunsun, and the Moments Ensemble received the most nominations. Check out all the nominees for the Korean Music Awards 2025 below!
The Nominees for the 22nd Korean Music Awards in 2025 Announced
Sponsored by PRIZM, Photo Gray, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Korea Content Agency, the 22nd Korean Music Awards ceremony will be held on February 27, 2025. at 8PM at EQL Seongsu. Audiences from around the world will be able to watch the ceremony through live streaming on the official KMA YouTube Channel and PRIZM.
Now, let’s explore the nominees for the 22nd Korean Music Awards in 2025.
List of Nominees in General Field
Album of the Year
- “AAA” by Hyukoh & Sunset Rollercoaster
- “Armageddon” by aespa
- “Hail to the Music” by Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble
- “Miniseries 2” by Sumin & Slom
- “Power Andre 99” by Silica Gel
Song of the Year
- “APT.” by Rosé & Bruno Mars
- “Bam Yang Gang” by BIBI
- “Independent” by Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble
- “Supernova” by aespa
- “Why, Why, Why” by Sumin & Slom
Artist of the Year
- aespa
- Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble
- Lee Seung Yoon
- ROSÉ
- Silica Gel
Rookie of the Year
- Hyelyn Joo
- ILLIT
- Meeroo Choi
- Sanmanhan
- Sam San
- TWS
List of Nominees in Genre Categories
Best Jazz & Crossover – Jazz Album
- “Crossroads (Live in Amsterdam)” by Nubim
- “Dulabam” by Dulabam
- “Eternal” by Sunji Lee
- “Infinite Connections” by Jihye Lee Orchestra
- “My Summer’s Not Over Yet” by Yun Seok Cheol Trio
- “Old Songs, Tmmm” by Nam Ye Ji
- “Pierrot le Fumeur” by Teho
- “Prologue: Hope” by Pudditorium
- “Re-mind” by Liberosis
- “Shape of the Land” by Bando
- “Sight Beyond Sight” by Cho Hae In
Best Rock Album
- “Fire and Light” by Soumbalgwang
- “Kim Soo Chul’s 45th Anniversary Album Where Are You” by Kim Soo Chul
- “Ordinary Chaos” by MONO4OLY
- “Wrecking Havoc” by Seoul Busan Incheon
- “Yeok Seong” by Lee Seung Yoon
Best Rock Song
- “Where are you” by Kim Soo Chul
- “Behind you” by stuffed animal
- “Anthems of Defiance” by Lee Seung Yoon
- “Fake Empire” by MONO4OLY
- “Independence” by Danpyungsun and the Moments Ensemble
Best Modern Rock Album
- “AAA” by Hyukoh & Sunset Rollercoaster
- “Angel Interview” by Meaningful Stone
- “Flight” by Leaves Black
- “Hail to the Music” by Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble
- “Power Andre 99” by Silica Gel
Best Modern Rock Song
- “Annie” by Wave to Earth.
- “Days Happier Than Today Will Be Few in My Remaining Life” by Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble
- “H O M E” by Hanroro
- “Young Man” by Hyukoh & Sunset Rollercoaster
- “Waterfall” by Lee Seung Yoon
Best Metal & Hardcore Album
- “2” by Seaweed Mustache
- “Blood Shall Be Paid” by Sahon
- “Bulb” by Materials Pound
- “Moribund” by Fecundation
- “The Holy Mountain” by The Holy Mountain
Best Rap & Hip Hop Album
- “Distorted” by Kwaii
- “Escape” by EK
- “Free Hukky Shibaseki & the God Sun Symphony Group: Odyssey. 1″ by B-Free & Hukky Shibasek”
- “Garion 3” by Garion
- “Whether the Weather Changes or Not” by O’Koye
Best Rap & Hip Hop Song
- “불 (火)” by Fleeky Bang (feat. Changmo)
- “INDO” by B-Free & Hukky Shibaseki
- “Get Yourself A Gun” by QM (feat. Zico)
- “Power” by G-Dragon
- “Pride” by Kwaii
Best R&B & Soul Album
- “Jung In & Mild Beats” by Jung In & Mild Beats
- “Miniseries 2” by Sumin & Slom
- “Monsoon” by BRWN
- “PoPoMo” by JINBO the SuperFreak, Hersh & PoPoMo
- “Time Machine” by Sole
Best R&B & Soul Song
- “Blame” by Jung In & Mild Beats
- “Crazy” by Hyelyn Joo
- “Like A Dream” by John Park
- “Still Love” by Sole
- “Why, Why, Why” by Sumin & Slom
Best Pop Album
- “40” by Rooftop Moonlight
- “Beyond” by Sunwoo Jung A
- “Lasha” by Savina & Drones
- “PSST!” by John Park
- “Tale of Sensuality” by Kim Yuna
Best Pop Song
- “Ban Yang Gang” by BIBI
- “Diving” by Rooftop Moonlight
- “Love Wins All” by IU
- “Star Garden” by Sungwoojunga
- “Small Girl” by Lee Youngji ft Doh Kyung Soo (EXO D.O)
Best K-pop Album
- “2” by (G)I-DLE
- “Armageddon – The 1st Album” by aespa
- “ASSEMBLE24” by tripleS
- “I Did” by Yves
- “RIIZING Epilogue: The 1st mini-album” by RIIZE
Best K-pop Song
- “APT” by Rosé & Bruno Mars
- “Girls Never Die” by tripleS
- “Magnetic” by ILLIT
- “Plot Twist” by TWS
- “Supernova” by aespa
Best Electronic Album
- “Galapaggot” by Net Gala
- “Humanly Possible” by HWI
- “Raw Survival” by Hypnosis Therapy
- “SCA2” by Various Artists
- “Texture Music: 2011 – 2020” by Gazaebal
Best Electronic Song
- “Oving” by Mount XLR
- “Blaze” by Hypnosis Therapy
- “Evolution” by Swimrabbit (feat. Hunjiya)
- “The Night” by Haepaary
- “Your My Past Lives” by HWI
Best Folk Album
- “Default” by Kim Sa Wol
- “From Where No One Is, To Where Everyone Is” by Kang A-sol
- “How Can I Tell You Love” by Xeuda
- “Kaleidoscope” by Moher
- “Sanmanhan” by Sanmanhan
Best Folk Song
- “Anyone But Me” by Kang A Sol
- “Baksugijeong” by Moher
- “Dap” by Meroo Choi
- “How Can I Tell You Love” by Xeuda
- “When It Becomes A Song” by Sanmanhan
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