The highly anticipated 32nd annual Hanteo Music Awards (HMA) is set to return for its grand ceremony in Seoul this coming February, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the star-studded event. Scheduled to take place at the Jangchung Arena on February 15 and 16, 2025, the event promises to showcase some of the most exciting performances in the K-pop industry.
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Earlier in October 2024, HMA revealed that the event would be held in person, marking a milestone in its return to an offline format after years of virtual ceremonies. The 2024 awards ceremony will also commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hanteo Global, the organization behind the event, which measures a range of music industry performance metrics including physical album sales, digital music performance, and global fandom reach.
As the event draws closer, Hanteo Global has unveiled the first lineup of performers for this year’s awards show. A diverse selection of K-pop artists, spanning from rookie groups to established stars, will grace the stage, ensuring a vibrant and memorable night of music and celebration. The initial performers announced for the 2024 HMA include:
- ARTMS
- EPEX
- HYB (Huh Gak, Shin Yong Jae, Im Han Byul)
- Lee Mujin
- LIGHTSUM
- NCT WISH
- NOWADAYS
- RIIZE
- SAY MY NAME
- tripleS
- Choi Ye Na
- Youngtak
These acts represent a range of K-pop styles, from soulful ballads to high-energy performances, demonstrating the diversity of the genre and the global reach of the music industry.
In addition to the performer lineup, HMA 2024 has already generated buzz with its Daesang (Grand Prize) categories, including Best Artist, Best Album, and Best Song, which will honor the individuals and albums that had the most significant impact on the music scene over the past year. Other notable awards like Artist of the Year (Bonsang), Global Artist Award, Rookie of the Year, and the WhosFandom Award will also be presented based on a variety of fan and industry metrics.
The excitement surrounding Hanteo Music Awards 2024 has only been growing as the event's official date approaches. The awards show is known for celebrating the best and brightest in K-pop, and the inclusion of this diverse lineup of performers is sure to make it a night to remember.
Fans from all over the world can look forward to witnessing incredible performances and honoring the biggest stars in K-pop as they gather for this major event in Seoul next month.
Mark your calendars! The 32nd Hanteo Music Awards will be live at Jangchung Gymnasium on February 15-16, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on performers, presenters, and award nominees as the date draws near.
More About the 32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024
The 32nd Hanteo Music Awards (HMA), presented by Hanteo Global, will take place at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on February 15-16, 2025. The awards show will honor the best artists, songs, albums, and performances of 2024, with the winners primarily determined by data collected from the Hanteo Chart between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Eligibility and Voting Criteria
Eligible songs and albums must be released between January 1 to December 31, 2024, to qualify for nomination. Voting and scoring are structured as follows:
- Grand Prize (Daesang): 50% Hanteo Global score, 20% global voting, 30% judging score.
- Artist Categories: 40% Hanteo Global score, 30% global voting, 30% judging score.
- Special Genre Awards: 30% Hanteo Global score, 40% global voting, 30% judging score.
- Global Artist Award: 50% Hanteo Global score, 50% global voting.
- WhosFandom Award: 100% fan voting.
Winners and Nominees
Winners will be announced in alphabetical order, with the winners highlighted in bold. Here’s a look at the categories, nominees, and voting timelines:
Grand Prizes (Daesang)
- Best Artist (Daesang)
- Best Album (Daesang)
- Best Song (Daesang)
- Best Performance (Daesang)
Nominees and winners for these categories will be revealed soon.
Main & Special Awards
The Main Categories include Artist of the Year (Bonsang), Emerging Artist, and Post Generation Award, while Special Genre Awards recognize outstanding achievements in ballad, band, hip-hop, and trot music.
Global Artist & Popularity Awards
Artists from around the world have been nominated for the Global Artist Awards, divided by region. Voting for the Global Artist categories commenced in December 2024, with nominees including top K-pop stars like Ateez, Chanyeol, J-Hope, Jimin, Taeyong, and many more.
Additionally, the WhosFandom Award recognizes the most dedicated fanbases, with Oh My Girl’s Miracle and Lim Young-woong’s Hero Generation leading the fan voting.
Complete List of Main Nominees:
Artists of the Year (Bonsang):
- 8Turn
- Artms
- Evnne
- Fifty Fifty
- Hui
- Lun8
- Meovv
- N.SSign
- Nexz
- Xikers
- Young Posse
- Younite
Rookie of the Year – Female:
- BAE173
- Billlie
- CIX
- DKB
- Drippin
- Epex
- Kim Hee-jae
- Purple Kiss
- Tempest
- Weeekly
- STAYC
- Xdinary Heroes
- Yena
Rookie of the Year – Male:
- Artms
- Babymonster
- Badvillain
- Candy Shop
- Illit
- Izna
- Katseye
- Madein
- Meovv
- Rescene
- Say My Name
- Unis
Special Genre Awards:
- Ballad: 10cm, Davichi, D.O., Heize, Kyuhyun, Lee Mu-jin, Roy Kim, Taeyeon, Younha
- Band: CNBLUE, Day6, Lee Seung-yoon, Lucy, N.Flying, Onewe, QWER, Xdinary Heroes
- Hip-hop: Crush, Dean, Jay Park, J-Hope, Lee Young-ji, RM, Zico
- Trot: Hwang Young-woong, Jang Minho, Jeong Dong-won, Kim Hee-jae, Lee Chan-won, Lim Young-woong, Young Tak
Global Artist Awards – Regional Nominees:
- Global Artist – Africa: Ateez, Chanyeol, Doyoung, Itzy, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, RM, Taeyong, Wendy
- Global Artist – Asia: Chanyeol, G-Dragon, Jaehyun, Jimin, Jin, Plave, Super Junior-D&E, Taeyong, Tomorrow X Together, Vanner
- Global Artist – Europe: Chanyeol, G-Dragon, Itzy, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Taeyong, Tomorrow X Together, Yeonjun
- Global Artist – North America: Chanyeol, G-Dragon, Itzy, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Taeyong, Tomorrow X Together, Yeonjun
- Global Artist – Oceania: Chanyeol, G-Dragon, Jaehyun, Jimin, Jin, Taeyong, Tomorrow X Together, Twice, Wendy, Yeonjun
- Global Artist – South America: Chanyeol, G-Dragon, Jimin, Jin, Taeyong, Tomorrow X Together, Twice, Wendy, Yeonjun
WhosFandom Award Nominees:
- Female: Oh My Girl – Miracle
- Male: Lim Young-woong – Hero Generation
Voting for Global Artist Awards and WhosFandom Award will run until January 12, 2025, with the WhosFandom Award winner announced on December 31, 2024.