The 2025 KGMA announces its fourth lineup, featuring artists like NEXZ, THE BOYZ, and fromis_9, set for November in Incheon.
September/23/2025 16:24
The lineup for '2025 KGMA' has been released as the fourth edition. Today (23rd), the KGMA organizing committee announced the fourth lineup for the '2nd KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS' (hereafter, '2025 KGMA'), which will be held on November 14 and 15 at Incheon Inspire Arena, featuring NEXZ, THE BOYZ, xikers, Jo Seungyeon (WOODZ), CRAVITY, and fromis_9. NEXZ achieved good results on major charts in Korea and Japan with their 2nd mini-album 'O-RLY?' released in April and their 2nd Japanese EP 'One Bite' released in July. They proved their growth by holding a solo concert at Nippon Budokan this summer and are preparing for a comeback in Korea in October. THE BOYZ, in their 9th year since debut, has been active this year with the release of their 3rd full album 'Unexpected' and 10th mini-album 'a;effect'. They are currently on their fourth world tour 'THE BOYZ 'THE BLAZE' WORLD TOUR' in the USA, with performances planned in Asia as well. xikers has gained attention as a next-generation global idol, with their 5th mini-album 'HOUSE OF TRICKY: SPUR' released in April ranking 3rd on the US Billboard World Albums chart and 4th for Emerging Artists. They recently successfully concluded their world tour 'Road To XY: Enter the Gate' in the USA and Japan. Jo Seungyeon made headlines with his self-composed song 'Drowning' hitting the charts while serving in the military, achieving 1st place on music streaming charts and music shows. After being discharged in July, he has participated in various music festivals, receiving a warm response, and will release his digital single 'I'll Never Love Again' on the 24th following the pre-release of 'Smashing Concrete'. CRAVITY challenged a differentiated concept through their 2nd full album 'Dare to Crave' released in June, proving their growth with limitless expressiveness. As the winning team of Mnet's 'ROAD TO KINGDOM: ACE OF ACE', they are showcasing exceptional skills in their ongoing fan concert tour. fromis_9 solidified their status as 'Summer Queen' with their title track 'LIKE YOU BETTER' from their 6th mini-album released in June. They have proven their skills with unwavering live performances on various stages, including university festivals, and are currently holding their first world tour. Prior to this, the KGMA organizing committee announced the first lineup for '2025 KGMA' featuring BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, IVE, ATEEZ, KISS OF LIFE, and FIFTY FIFTY, as well as rookie lineups including MEOVV, AHOF, ALL DAY PROJECT, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, Kick Flip, Heart2Hearts, and SMTR25. They also officially confirmed the lineup for trot & band artists including Park So-jin, Lee Chang-won, Jang Min-ho, LUCY, and Xdinary Heroes. This year's KGMA will once again be hosted by actress Nam Ji-hyun for two days, with Red Velvet's Irene and KISS OF LIFE's Natty co-hosting on the 14th and 15th respectively. The organizing committee plans to release a special lineup following the fourth lineup.
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