The 2025 KGMA will feature diverse K-POP performances on Nov 14-15, linking generations and showcasing special stages by various artists.
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The 2nd KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS (hereafter, '2025 KGMA') has announced unmissable moments. On November 14 and 15, the '2025 KGMA' will be held at Incheon Inspire Arena. This year's 'KGMA' will consist of diverse stages linking songs, stages, generations, and the history of K-POP under the theme 'LINK to K-POP'. On the 15th, 'Music Day' will feature 16 groups preparing unique performances. Prior to this, Stray Kids is reported to unveil a stage not shown on broadcasts, drawing attention. Additionally, participating artists are preparing special performances for the KGMA audience, raising expectations. IVE, who has consistently sung about 'self-love' and built their identity since debut, will showcase their IVE-style performance again at this 'KGMA', expressing a consistent story covering their hits from earlier this year, including 'REVEL HEART' and their new transformation 'XOXZ'. With expectations high for them to express the peak of the 'IVE syndrome' through their skills honed on various stages like Lollapalooza, solo performances will also be a point of interest. On the second day, KISS OF LIFE's NATTY will serve as MC and present a special stage featuring hit songs by Korea's top female solo artists. Given NATTY's strong performances that earned her the title 'hot girl', expectations are high for this special stage to rival the intense stage of aespa's WINTER last year. Special stages by 5th generation K-POP boy groups that debuted this year, such as IDID, AHOF, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and KickFlip, are particularly ambitiously prepared for this 'KGMA'. They are set to perform hit songs from first to fourth generation groups, from H.O.T. to Stray Kids, showcasing the meaning of 'LINK to K-POP' and realizing a grand integration of K-POP generations. Furthermore, on the 15th, Byung Woo Seok will appear as a presenter. Having gained popularity last year through the tvN drama 'Song Jae Carrying', and showing a significant presence in the advertising industry, Byung Woo Seok will meet fans domestically and internationally through the 'KGMA' while busy filming his next work, the MBC drama '21st Century Great King’s Wife'. The 'KGMA', held for the second time this year, aims to deliver a more glamorous and diverse experience to fans worldwide through a stage that fuses musical evolution and the latest technology. Over the two days of November 14 and 15, decorated as 'Artist Day' and 'Music Day', respectively, a total of 31 groups including THE BOYZ, MEOVV, Park So Jin, BOYNEXTDOOR, xykers, INI, ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, ALLDAY PROJECT, Cho Seung Yong (WOODZ), Lee Chang Won, CRAVITY, KiiiKiii, FIFTY FIFTY, SMTR25 (first day) and NEXZ, LUCY, BTOB, EXO's Suho, Stray Kids, IDID, IVE, AHOF, UNIS, Chang Min Ho, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, KickFlip, fromis_9, P1Harmony, Hearts2Hearts will create unforgettable memories of the K-POP festival. Following last year, actor Nam Ji Hyun will serve as MC for two consecutive days, with Red Velvet's Irene as MC on the first day and KISS OF LIFE's NATTY joining her on the second day. The 'KGMA' is organized by Daily Sports (E-Daily M), co-organized by the KGMA organizing committee, CREATOR∞, and DOD, and supported by Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Corporation. Title sponsor iM Bank is participating, and KT ENA continues as the main broadcasting partner. KGMA music sources and record data are provided by HANTEO chart, genie music, FLO, and Bugs! Production is handled by Set The Stage. Ticket reservations in Korea are being conducted through BIGC PASS. - The performance schedule for '2025 KGMA' artists from Stray Kids to IVE has been released - The 5th lineup announcement for '2025 KGMA' includes BTOB, EXO's Suho, UNIS, P1Harmony!
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