The Kyocera Dome in Osaka was abuzz with excitement last night as The Fact Music Awards (TMA) kicked off its 2024 ceremony. Hosted by Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun and television personality Jun Hyun Moo, the first night of the awards celebrated an array of K-pop and music industry talents.
While the much-anticipated Daesang (Grand Prize) and the majority of the Bonsang (Main Awards) will be revealed on the second day of the ceremony, the initial event showcased several noteworthy winners across various categories. Here’s a rundown of the accolades presented on Day 1:
- Artist of the Year (Bonsang): TWS, NiziU, Kim Jae Joong (Additional winners to be disclosed on Day 2)
- Four Star Award: Stray Kids
- Global Generation: Kep1er
- Next Leader: TWS
- Today’s Choice: TWS
- Hot Stage of the Year: Kim Jae Joong
- Global Hot Trend: EVNNE, n.SSign
- Hottest: NEXZ
- Hot Potential: woo!ah!, YOUNG POSSE
- Angel N Star Award: Lim Young Woong
- Best Music (Spring): BTS’s V
- Best Music (Summer): Lim Young Woong
- Best Music (Winter): Lim Young Woong
- Fan N Star Choice Award (Group): PLAVE
- Fan N Star Choice Award (Solo): Lim Young Woong
As the awards ceremony continues into Day 2, anticipation is high for the announcement of the Daesang and other major honors. The event has already set a high bar for this year’s celebration of musical excellence, showcasing the dynamic talents and emerging trends within the industry.
About The Fact Music Awards
The Fact Music Awards (Korean: 더팩트 뮤직 어워즈; abbreviated as TMA) is an annual awards ceremony hosted by The Fact and organized by Fan N Star to celebrate major contributors to the Hallyu wave. Established in 2019, the TMA determines its winners through a combination of objective data from Gaon, a panel of judges, and fan support and participation both domestically and internationally.
The ceremony is broadcast across Asia via multiple channels, including V Live and ABS-CBN. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the December 2020 edition was conducted online to ensure the safety of fans and artists.
Ceremonies History:
| Edition | Date | Venue | City | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | April 24, 2019 | Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon | Incheon, South Korea | Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun |
| 2nd | March 16, 2020 | Online Announcement | Online | - |
| 3rd | December 12, 2020 | Online Ceremony (On-tact) | Online | Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun |
| 4th | October 2, 2021 | - | - | Seohyun, Shin Dong-yup, and Boom |
| 5th | October 8, 2022 | KSPO Dome | Seoul, South Korea | Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun |
| 6th | October 10, 2023 | Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon | Incheon, South Korea | - |
| 7th | September 7–8, 2024 | Kyocera Dome Osaka | Osaka, Japan | Seohyun and Jun Hyun Moo |