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Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
34th Seoul Music Awards full list of winners: BTS' Namjoon and Jimin win awards, i-dle creates history
BTS, BLACKPINK, and TXT, among others, won several awards at the 34th Seoul Music Awards, which took place in South Korea. i-dle won the Daesang (Grand Prize) award, which made them the first female artist since Girls' Generation in 2010 to win a Daesang at the Seoul Music Awards, as per Soompi. This marked I-DLE's first-ever Daesang at the Seoul Music Awards. (Also Read | Suga apologises to BTS ARMY in 1st post as he completes his social work, talks about feeling 'need to take a step back') i-dle, BTS' Namjoon and Jimin were honoured at the 34th Seoul Music Awards. i-dle also won Bonsangs (Main Awards) along with TOMORROW X TOGETHER. TXT won three trophies this year--Best Song (for their 2024 hit Deja Vu) and Best Album, along with a Bonsang. BTS leader Namjoon, aka RM, won the R&B/Hip Hop Award. Jimin, BTS singer, was honoured with the Korean Wave Award. aespa, ENHYPEN, G-Dragon, ILLIT, NCT DREAM, SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids also won the Bonsang (Main Award). The Rookie award of the Year was shared by Hearts2Hearts, KickFlip and KiiiKiii. The event was held on Saturday at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. It honoured the top K-pop artists of the year. Check out the full list of winners here: Daesang (Grand Prize): i-dle Best Song: TXT Best Album: TXT, ZEROBASEONE World Best Artist: aespa, Rosé (BLACKPINK) Bonsang (Main Award): aespa, Doyoung (NCT), ENHYPEN, G-Dragon (BIGBANG), i-dle, ILLIT, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, P1Harmony, PLAVE, QWER, Rosé (BLACKPINK), SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TXT, Young Tak, ZEROBASEONE Best Group: ILLIT, NCT WISH Best Solo Artist: Doyoung (NCT) Rookie of the Year: Hearts2Hearts, KickFlip, KiiiKiii K-Pop World Choice (Group): BABYMONSTER K-Pop World Choice (Solo): Young Tak R&B/Hip Hop Award: RM (BTS) Ballad Award: Hwang Karam Trot Award: Young Tak OST Award: Young Tak Band Award: wave to earth Best Performance Award: CRAVITY, FIFTY FIFTY Korean Wave Award: Jimin (BTS) Discovery of the Year: SAY MY NAME K-Pop Special Award: BTOB Popularity Award: Lee Chan Won Rising Star: VVUP
International Business Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Seoul Music Awards 2025: Everything to Know About 34th Annual Star-studded Ceremony
The Seoul Music Awards 2025 is here with a new set of performers, presenters, hosts, and nominees. Hosted by WINNER member Kang Seung Yoon, TXT member Soobin, and i-dle member Miyeon, the glam event is expected to feature some of the best acts by globally renowned K-pop idols, including performers such as NCT member Doyoung, ZEROBASEONE, and i-dle. Korean music lovers can also expect to see their favorite artists receiving awards on stage. Lee Mu Jin, the host of the KBS music web show LeeMujin Service, is up for five nominations in categories such as the OST Award for "In Our Lives" from Iron Family and the Ballad Award for "Coming of Age Story." BTS members Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, RM, and Jin are also nominated in various categories, including Main Prize (Bonsang), Popularity Award, and K-Wave Special Award. Here is everything you need to know about the annual award ceremony airing live from the INSPIRE ARENA on Saturday (June 21). Who is Hosting the Seoul Music Awards 2025? WINNER member Kang Seung Yoon, TXT member Soobin, and i-dle member Miyeon will host the Seoul Music Awards 2025. Kang Seung Yoon and Soobin are making their debut as award show hosts. Although Miyeon is hosting the Seoul Music Awards for the first time, she has hosted several awards shows, including the 32nd Hanteo Music Awards and the 12th Circle Chart Music Awards. Who Is Performing at the Seoul Music Awards 2025? Taking the stage at the Seoul Music Awards 2025 is a star-studded lineup of performers, including Wave to Earth, QWER, KiiiKiii, TXT, P1Harmony, and FIFTY FIFTY. Rounding out the list of performers are BTOB, SAY MY NAME, i-dle, Youngtak, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, NCT member Doyoung, NCT WISH, ILLIT, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, and Hwang Karam. Who is Presenting the Seoul Music Awards 2025? The star-studded presenters' lineup for the 34th annual Seoul Music Awards includes Byeon Woo Seok, Ong Seong Wu, Nam Gyu Ri, Park Ju Hyun, Jung Eun Chae, Jang Gyuri, Kang You Seok, Kim Sung Cheol, Shin Si Ah, and Chang Ryul. Who is Nominated at the Seoul Music Awards 2025? The nominees for this year were announced through the official website of the Seoul Music Awards on Monday (March 24). Music lovers could vote for their favorite artists from Monday (March 24) to Saturday (May 10). The nominees were announced for Main Prize (Bonsang), Rookie of the Year, Ballad Award, R&B/ Hip-hop Award, OST Award, Trot Award, Rising Star Award, Popularity Award, K-Wave Special Award, K-pop World Choice – Group, and K-pop World Choice – Solo. Seoul Music Awards 2025 Nomination List: Main Prize (Bonsang) (G)I-dle Aespa Ateez Babymonster Baekhyun Bibi BoyNextDoor BSS BtoB BTS Crush D.O. Day6 Doyoung Eclipse Enhypen Fifty Fifty G-Dragon Got7 Hwang Garam Illit Itzy IU Ive Izna JD1 Jennie Jimin Jin Jisoo Jungkook JxW Kang Daniel Kep1er Kiss of Life Le Sserafim Lee Chang Sub Lee Chan Won Lee Mu Jin Lee Young Ji Lim Young Woong Meovv Minnie Nayeon NCT 127 NCT Dream NCT Wish NewJeans Nmixx One Pact P1Harmony Park Ji Hyeon Plave QWER Riize RM Rosé Seventeen Stray Kids Taeyeon The Boyz Tomorrow X Together Treasure TripleS Twice TWS Unis Wendy Xikers Young Tak Yuqi Zerobaseone Zico Rookie of the Year 3Piece ARrC Blingone Dignity Hearts2Hearts Izna KickFlip KiiiKiii Loveone Madein Meovv Newbeat Nouera Odd Youth Say My Name Ballad Award 10cm for Spring Snow Bibi for Bam Yang Gang Crush for Love You with All My Heart Huh Gak, Kim Hee Jae, Lee Jin Sung, Lee Mu Jin, Onestar & #Annyeong for Old Song IU for Love Wins All Jennie for Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa) Kiss of Life for Igloo Lee Chang Sub for Heavenly Fate Lee Mu Jin for Coming of Age Story Lim Young Woong for Warmth Plave for From Rosé for Number One Girl Roy Kim for If You Ask Me What Love Is Seventeen for Candy Yoo Hwe Seung for I Think I Did R&B/ Hip-hop Award B.I for Tasty Be'O for Criminal (feat. MC Mong) Bibi for Bluebird Bobby for Harmless (feat. Chanmina) Daniel Jikal for Fresh G-Dragon for Too Bad (feat. Anderson .Paak) Heize for Fallin' Hoony for My Type I.M for Off the Beat Jay Park for The One You Wanted J-Hope for Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) Lee Hi for My Beloved Lee Young Ji for Small Girl (feat. D.O.) RM for Lost! Zico for Spot! (feat. Jennie) OST Award #Annyeong for So Sick (from Reunion Counseling) 10cm for Spring Snow (from Lovely Runner) 90TAN for A-Yo (from Undercover High School) An Yu Jin for Dreaming (from The Great) Baek A for Our Days (from Better Days) Byun Hee Sang for Eternity Reprise (from Eternity) Crush for Love You with All My Heart (from Queen of Tears) DK for Eternity (from The Last 10 Years) Eclipse for Sudden Shower (from Lovely Runner) Elaine for Stand by Me (from Buried Hearts) F.T. Island for The Rose of Verasilles (from The Siren: Becoming the Villain's Family) Ha Sung Woon for In Love with You (from My Dearest Nemesis) Haewon for Maru is A Puppy (from Maru is A Puppy) Jin for Close to You (from When the Stars Gossip) Jo Yu Ri for Spring Day Pass (from Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born) Jongho for A Day (from Lovely Runner) Jung Seung Hwan for Ask Out (from Motel California) Kang Seung Yoon for She Woke Me Up (from For Eagle Brothers) Kim Feel for All Our Days (from Family by Choice) Lee Chang Sub for Heavenly Fate (from A Not So Fairytale) Lee Hi for Our Timeless Moments (from Dear Hyeri) Lee Jean for Like that Time When I Sent You with Smile (from A Virtuous Business) Lee Mu Jin for In Our Lives (from Iron Family) MeloMance for Tomorrow (from Brewing Love) Minnie for Like A Dream (from Lovely Runner) Mr. Choi from Yanbian for Like the Wind Didn't Blow (from Like the Wind Didn't Blow) for Star (from Lovely Runner) Onaye for Such a Day (from A Virtous Business) Paul Kim for Always Be With You (from Love Scout) Plave for We Don't Stop (from The Fiery Priest) Roy Kim for Whenever Wherever (from My Demon) Sam Kim for Playing Pretend (from Love in the Big City) Seok Matthew & Park Gun-wook for Back Packer (from Study Group) Seungmin for My Destiny (from The Potato Lab) Sohyang for One Day (from The Queen Who Crowns) Son Tae Jin for I'll Take You in My Arms (from Desperate Mrs. Seonju) Tomorrow X Together for Can't Stop (from Brewing Love) Winter for The First Moment (from Heartsping: Teenieping of Love) Yoo Hwe Seung for I Think I Did (from Lovely Runner) Yoo Yeon Seok for Say My Name (from When the Phone Rings) Young Tak for Unpredictable Life (from For Eagle Brothers) Trot Award Ahn Sung Hoon Bae A Hyun Cheon Lok Dam Choi Jae Myung Choi Soo Ho Chun Gil Enoch Eun Ga Eun Hong Ja Hong Ji Yun Hong Jin Young Hyukjin Jang Minho JD1 Jeon Yu Jin Jin Hye Sung Jin Sung Jinuk Jung Mi Ae Jung Min Ko Jung Seo Joo Kang Hye Yeon Kang Jin Kang Moon Kyung Kim Da Hyun Kim Hee Jae Kim Jun Su Kim Soo Chan Kim So Yeon Kim Tae Yeon Kim Yang Kim Yong Bin Kim Yong Im Kim Yon Ja Lee Chan Won Lim Young Woong Ma Ij In Maria Min Soo Hyun Miss Kim Na Tae Koo Na Ye Ong Nam Jin Nam Seung Min Oh Yu Jin Park Hye Sin Park Ji Hyeon Park Min Su Park Seo Jin Shin Se Ong Shin Seung Tae Shin Yu Son Bin Ah Son Tae Jin Song Ga In Tae Jin Ah Yang Ji Eun Young Tak Yoyomi Rising Star Award VVUP 82Major Evnne Fantasy Boys Lun8 One Pact Pow Tempest TNX Younite Popularity Award (G)I-dle Aespa Ateez Babymonster Baekhyun Bibi BoyNextDoor BSS BtoB BTS Crush D.O. Day6 Doyoung Eclipse Enhypen Fifty Fifty G-Dragon Got7 Hwang Garam Illit Itzy IU Ive Izna JD1 Jennie Jimin Jin Jisoo Jungkook JxW Kang Daniel Kep1er Kiss of Life Le Sserafim Lee Chang Sub Lee Chan Won Lee Mu Jin Lee Young Ji Lim Young Woong Meovv Minnie Nayeon NCT 127 NCT Dream NCT Wish NewJeans Nmixx One Pact P1Harmony Park Ji Hyeon Plave QWER Riize RM Rosé Seventeen Stray Kids Taeyeon The Boyz Tomorrow X Together Treasure TripleS Twice TWS Unis Wendy Xikers Young Tak Yuqi Zerobaseone Zico K-Wave Special Award (G)I-dle Aespa Ateez Babymonster Baekhyun Bibi BoyNextDoor BSS BtoB BTS Crush D.O. Day6 Doyoung Eclipse Enhypen Fifty Fifty G-Dragon Got7 Hwang Garam Illit Itzy IU Ive Izna JD1 Jennie Jimin Jin Jisoo Jungkook JxW Kang Daniel Kep1er Kiss of Life Le Sserafim Lee Chang Sub Lee Chan Won Lee Mu Jin Lee Young Ji Lim Young Woong Meovv Minnie Nayeon NCT 127 NCT Dream NCT Wish NewJeans Nmixx One Pact P1Harmony Park Ji Hyeon Plave QWER Riize RM Rosé Seventeen Stray Kids Taeyeon The Boyz Tomorrow X Together Treasure TripleS Twice TWS Unis Wendy Xikers Young Tak Yuqi Zerobaseone Zico K-pop World Choice – Group (G)I-dle Aespa Ateez Babymonster BoyNextDoor BSS BtoB BTS Day6 Eclipse Enhypen Fifty Fifty Got7 Illit Itzy Ive Izna JxW Kep1er Kiss of Life Le Sserafim Meovv NCT 127 NCT Dream NCT Wish NewJeans Nmixx One Pact P1Harmony Plave QWER Riize Seventeen Stray Kids The Boyz Tomorrow X Together Treasure TripleS Twice TWS Unis Xikers Zerobaseone K-pop World Choice – Solo
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
34th Seoul Music Awards: Date, lineup, hosts & where Indian K-pop fans can watch the event online
AllBollywoodCelebscoopHollywoodOriginalsBinge This year will be led by a trio of popular K-pop idols: Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER), Miyeon ((G)I-DLE) and Soobin (TXT). Credit: X The 34th Seoul Music Awards, one of the most anticipated events in the K-pop calendar, is set to take place on June 21 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. Organized by Y Global Music and Sports Seoul, the annual ceremony honours the standout musical achievements of the past year with a star-studded celebration of music and performance. Hosts This year's ceremony will be led by a trio of popular K-pop idols: Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER), Miyeon ((G)I-DLE) and Soobin (TXT). Hosts for the 34th Seoul Music Awards. Credit: X Performer lineup A diverse mix of idol groups, soloists, and rising acts will take the stage, including: TXT, NCT's Doyoung, BTOB, (G)I-DLE, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, ILLIT, NCT WISH, FIFTY FIFTY, Young Tak, KickFlip, QWER, VVUP, Hwang Karam, Wave to Earth, KiiiKiii, Say My Name, Hearts2Hearts Presenter lineup Adding even more star power to the evening, the presenters include well-known actors and entertainers such as: Byeon Woo-seok, Ong Seong-wu, Nam Gyu-ri, Park Ju-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, Jang Gyu-ri, Kang You-seok, Kim Sung-cheol, Shin Si-ah and Chang Ryul. Voting & nominations While only select fan-voted categories have been publicly announced, winners will be determined based on a weighted system that includes: Online fan voting Panelist evaluations Chart performance Where can Indian fans watch the 34th Seoul Music Awards online? The award ceremony will be streamed live in South Korea via Naver TV's official Seoul Music Awards channel and Chzzk Entertainment channel. For international fans, including those in India, the global livestream will be available via BICC beginning at 6:30 PM KST on June 21. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here. First Published: Jun 18, 2025, 13:37 IST Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop. Read More 18/6/2025 14:1:34
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CRAVITY's Seungmin to take rest; idol suffers from rib injury – read to find out more
CRAVITY member Seunmin is going on a temporary hiatus to properly heal from a recent rib injury. The group's agency issued an official statement and shared that after consulting medical professionals, Seungmin requires rest in order to recover and perform well again. CRAVITY's Seungmin to take rest after rib injury; company issues statement As per reports from Allkpop, CRAVITY's agency used their fan discussion forum and other social media channels to inform fans about Seungmin's health. They stated that the idol had recently suffered from a rib injury and that due to medical advice, they will be taking some rest to recover for the time being. They stated in their notice that 'During a recent filming, Sungmin was involved in an unexpected physical collision with another member. He visited the hospital immediately for a check-up and was diagnosed with a rib injury, for which he is currently receiving treatment.' They continued by stating that while the member himself wanted to continue with the ongoing schedule, medical advice led to a different conclusion. 'Sungmin himself strongly wishes to participate in CRAVITY's upcoming schedules. However, heeding the advice of medical experts, he must limit excessive movement until his full recovery.' Seungmin to opt out of Seoul Music Awards The notice also shared that to recover as soon as possible, the idol will not be able to join the rest of the group for their performance at the Seoul Music Awards on June 21. They stated that 'Therefore, Sungmin will not be attending the 'Seoul Music Awards' scheduled to take place on June 21 KST. For any future schedules requiring choreography, Sungmin will participate with minimised movement. As this decision was made to prioritise the health and well-being of our artist, we ask fans for your understanding. ' They ended it on a positive note by sharing that 'We will make all the effort to ensure Sungmin's speedy recovery so that he may greet fans healthily once again.'
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
20 Accomplishments By BTS' Jimin During His Mandatory Military Service
YEONCHEON-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 11: BTS members Jimin and Jungkook discharged from military ... More service as they arrive at Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea, on June 11, 2025. (Photo by Hwawon Lee/Anadolu via Getty Images) From the moment Jimin swapped his sparkling sequins for camo on December 12, 2023, the BTS superstar has proven that service doesn't mean silence. Across conquering the charts, winning major awards, and delivering heartfelt charity donations, BTS' dance maestro has continued to shine brightly in the global spotlight. With his mandatory South Korean military service culminating with his highly anticipated discharge alongside band mate Jung Kook for today, June 11, 2025, take a moment to look back at 20 standout milestones he achieved while in uniform these past 18 months. Shortly after enlisting in his service, Jimin delivered a holiday present in 'Closer Than This,' a fan-dedicated track originally cut during recording for his 2023 solo album Face. The heartfelt thank-you to ARMY set the tone for his service period, demonstrating gratitude and open communication even while he was away. Barely a month into service, Jimin was honored with one of the main 'Bonsang' awards at the 33rd Seoul Music Awards on January 2, 2024 — proof that his solo efforts would continue to resonate in the new year while he completed his conscription. Recognized for welfare contributions in February, Jimin was enshrined in the Namgu Hometown Love Donation System's Hall of Fame after a donation of five million Korean won (approximately $3,650). The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made donations of more than three million Korean won, with only seven members included at the time of Jimin's gift. Media reports noted that Jimin wanted to donate to this specific Busan neighborhood as it's where his father runs a cafe, highlighting his commitment to uplifting his community at large. Despite it being his first time nominated for the Hanteo Music Awards as a soloist, Jimin pulled off three wins, landing an Artist of the Year honor, as well as winning the Global Artist Awards for both the Oceania and South America regions at the February ceremony. Forbes Korea ranked Jimin Number Seven on its 2024 Power Celebrity list, the highest spot for any K-pop solo star, affirming his clout both in and out of uniform upon its reveal on April 24, 2024. The superstar gifted a very generous 100 million Korean won (more than $73,000) to the South Gyeongsang Provincial Office of Education in May 2024 to create scholarships for underprivileged students, underscoring his commitment to empowering young people's futures — a message true in BTS' music from the start. Jimin and JK fronted an eight-episode travel reality show for Disney+ during their first summer away from fans. The Are You Sure?! The series showcased the band mates' genuine chemistry and global adventures during its airing from August 8 through September 19, 2024, which made the duo feel closer to viewers. Despite being mid-service, Jimin unleashed his sophomore solo album, Muse, on July 19, 2024, featuring the experimental pre-release single 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' featuring rapper Loco, his globally focused English lead single 'Who,' the Sofia Carson duet 'Slow Dance' and more to show his expanding artistry. When Muse's lead single 'Who' debuted atop Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart on August 3, 2024, it marked Jimin's sixth solo Number One and made him the Korean soloist with the most chart-toppers on the U.S. ranking, surpassing his previous tie with his BTS band mate Jung Kook. But the massive response to 'Who' wasn't limited to just the U.S. The track also became Jimin's first to debut atop both Billboard's Global 200 and the Global Excl. US 200 charts. After already making a 100 million Korean won donation for scholarships earlier in the year, Jimin followed up in September with another 100 million to fund scholarships and provide aid for living and medical expenses for the families of fellow service members facing hardship. About two months after his military-focused donation, the Community Chest of Korea's Chungnam branch inducted Jimin into its honor society in recognition of his ongoing dedication to philanthropic leadership. American radio continues to be one of the toughest areas for artists to crack, but Jimin managed to hit a major milestone on October 5, 2024, when 'Who' reached No. 26 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart. The song spent 10 weeks as one the biggest hits on Top 40 radio in the U.S. — surpassing his prior radio peak as a soloist ('Angel, Pt. 1' with Kodack Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE and Muni Long peaked at No. 25 and only charted six weeks) to cement crossover appeal all on his own. While the 2024 MTV European Music Awards took place in Manchester, England that year, Jimin snagged the Best K-Pop award in a nod to his continuing solo dominance on one of the continent's biggest music shows. While BTS had secured Daesang awards (which refers to a top prize with only one winner) during the members' military service, Jimin earned one of the night's biggest honors when he took home the Visa Fans' Choice of the Year Daesang award over 19 other contending artists. On top of that, he was among the Fans' Choice Top 10 – Male winners alongside his band mates RM, V, and Jung Kook. It all served as an ultimate showcase of the relentless global fan support Jimin had as he neared his one-year enlistment anniversary. Further demonstrating his dedication to his community, Jimin donated 30 million Korean won (approximately $22,000) to the Busan Habitat Challenge, a project aimed at improving living conditions for the elderly in his hometown of Busan. In February 2025, Jimin's global star power was immortalized with his inclusion on the Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list, marking him as one of the world's most influential entertainers, spanning talent in acting, music, fashion, sports, and culture worldwide. According to the famous wax museum, 'unlike other fame indexes, the Hot 100 blends Madame Tussauds' historical expertise in recognizing lasting fame with cutting-edge data analysis, making it a distinct and anticipative guide to the stars shaping tomorrow's cultural landscape.' Jimin made the 2025 alongside K-pop stars like Jung Kook, Cha Eunwoo, Chung Ha, Rosé, Lisa and many more global celebs. 'Who' claimed K-Pop Song of the Year at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17, 2025 — adding another U.S. radio milestone to Jimin's military-era resume. On the Billboard chart dated March 20, 2025, 'Who' managed to spend a 33rd week inside the upper rankings of the Billboard Hot 100, ultimately breaking BTS' own 'Dynamite' record for the longest-charting track by a K-pop act in U.S. history. Read more about that achievement here from Forbes' Hugh McIntyre: When the American Music Awards unveiled its 2025 nominations on April 23, 2025, Jimin earned his first AMA nod as a soloist with Favorite K-Pop Artist. With just days until Jimin was discharged from his military service, 'The Truth Untold' exhibit launched in New York City on May 31, 2025, allowing fans to step directly into his mind as he created his solo albums Face and Muse. According to TimeOut New York, fans can see 'handwritten lyric notebooks, production diaries and behind-the-scenes footage from recording sessions, dance practices and live performances' throughout the space.
