Stray Kids closed out the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards as the night’s undisputed leaders, securing three Daesang-level prizes. The ceremony, held November 14–15 at Incheon’s Inspire Arena, honored the strongest releases from October 2024 through September 2025 and showcased the genre’s continued international momentum.
Stray Kids’ landmark wins included Grand Record (Daesang), Grand Honor’s Choice (Daesang) — shared with AllDay Project and The Boyz — and Best Selling Album for their chart-topping project KARMA. The group added two further trophies — Best Popularity and Best Dance Performance for “Karma.”
The two-day event featured high-profile hosts Nam Ji-hyun, Irene, and Natty, along with a packed performance lineup that included KiiiKiii, MEOVV, Fifty Fifty, Kiss of Life, IVE, and Stray Kids themselves.
Beyond Stray Kids’ sweep, several major artists also made headlines. BLACKPINK’s Jennie earned Best Artist for her strong solo work. IVE continued their rise with new accolades, while BTS members V, J-Hope, and Jin were also among the ceremony’s notable winners.
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2025 Korea Grand Music Awards Winners
Daesang (Grand Prizes)
- Grand Artist: ATEEZ
- Grand Performer: BOYNEXTDOOR
- Grand Record: Stray Kids
- Grand Song: IVE
- Grand Honor’s Choice: AllDay Project, The Boyz, Stray Kids
Best Artist (Top 10)
- ATEEZ
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- CRAVITY
- FIFTY FIFTY
- Jennie
- Lee Chan-won
- RIIZE
- The Boyz
- Xdinary Heroes
- XIKERS
Best Dance Performance (Top 10)
- Dirty Work – aespa
- Desire: Unleash – ENHYPEN
- From Our 20’s – fromis_9
- IVE Secret – IVE
- 224 – KISS OF LIFE
- The Firstfruit – MARK
- Duh! – P1Harmony
- Spill the Feels – SEVENTEEN
- Karma – Stray Kids
- Who Are You – SUHO
Best Adult Contemporary
- 세월 베고 길게 누운 구름 한 조각 – Lee Chan-won
- Tiki-taka of Love – Jang Min-ho
Best Virtual Artist
- Dash – PLAVE
Best Hip-Hop
- Killin’ It Girl – J-Hope
Best OST
- Forever – D.O.
Best Music Video
- Don’t Say You Love Me – Jin
Best Dance Performance (Special)
- Rendezvous – AHOF
Trend of the Year
- K-pop Group: NewJeans
- K-pop Solo: V
- Trot: Lee Chan-won
- Rookie: Carmen
BIGC Global Star Award
- SUHO
Best Listener’s Pick
- UNIS – “Swicy”
Fan Vote Artist
- Female: YUQI
- Male: Jimin
Best Popularity
- Artist Day: Lee Chan-won
- Music Day: Stray Kids
iMbank Smart Supporter Award
- The Boyz
Special Awards
- Best Band: Xdinary Heroes, LUCY
- Best Memory: WOODZ
- Best Selling Album: Stray Kids – “KARMA”
- Best Streaming Song: aespa – “Whiplash”
- Best Trot Performance: Park Seo-jin
- Best Trot Stage: Jang Min-ho
- Best Stage: CRAVITY
- Best Producer: Teddy Park
Rookie & Rising Stars
- IS Rookie: MEOVV, AHOF – Close Your Eyes
- IS Rising Star: AllDay Project, KiiiKiii, IDID, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts
Global & Regional Honors
- K-pop Global Artist: INI, NEXZ
- Style Icon: UNIS
- Best Global K-pop Star: IVE
- Hulu Japanese Popularity: NEXZ
- ENA K-pop Artist: IVE
Vocal & Solo Excellence
- Best Vocal Performance: BTOB
- Best Solo Artist (Female): DAYOUNG
- Best Solo Artist (Male): SUHO
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