21st Korean Music Awards

21st Korean Music Awards
DateFebruary 29, 2024
LocationSeoul, South Korea
Hosted by(
Highlights
Most awardsSilica Gel (3)
NewJeans (3)
Most nominationsBeenzino
NewJeans
Silica Gel (5)
Musician of the YearSilica Gel
Album of the YearBeenzinoNowitzki
Song of the YearNewJeans – "Ditto"
Websitekoreanmusicawards.com
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The 21st Korean Music Awards was held in Seoul, South Korea on February 29, 2024. Hosted by the Korean Music Awards Selection Committee and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, the ceremony recognized the best music released in South Korea between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023.[1]

Unlike other South Korean music awards, the Korean Music Awards are based on musical achievement rather than record sales. Winners are determined by the Korean Music Awards Selection Committee panel comprising music critics, radio show producers, academics, and other music industry professionals.

Nominations were announced on January 26, 2024. Girl group NewJeans, rapper Beenzino, and rock band Silica Gel received the most nominations with five.[2] With three, Silica Gel won the most awards.[3]

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  2. ^ Yeo, Gladys (January 26, 2024). "Here are all the nominees of the 21st Korean Music Awards". NME. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Chin, Carmen (March 1, 2024). "Here are all the winners of the 2024 Korean Music Awards". NME. Retrieved August 18, 2024.