DAY6, aespa, and ATEEZ won major awards at the 1st KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS, celebrating their achievements and fan support.
November/18/2024 12:25
DAY6, aespa, and ATEEZ won the grand prize at the new popular music awards ceremony '1st KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS' (hereafter 'KGMA') hosted by Nikkan Sports. On the 17th, the second day of '1st KGMA' was held at Incheon Inspire Arena. On this day, aespa received the trophies for '2024 Grand Song' and '2024 Grand Honors Choice', DAY6 received '2024 Grand Performer', and ATEEZ received '2024 Grand Honors Choice'. aespa, chosen as the recipient of '2024 Grand Song', expressed, 'It was a year filled with love. Receiving this award makes me feel like I was on the right path. I want to sincerely thank and love MY (fan name). I want aespa to grow step by step.' They also added, 'November 17 is the day aespa celebrates its 4th anniversary. We are grateful to receive such a meaningful award.' DAY6 achieved a triple crown with '2024 Grand Performer', 'Best Song', and 'Best Band', expressing their gratitude, 'Thanks to My Day (fan name), we achieved three crowns. It’s a mysterious and grateful moment. We are thankful to have come this far.' ATEEZ, who won '2024 Grand Honors Choice' and 'Best Song', expressed their happiness, 'We are incredibly happy to receive two awards. Thanks to ATINY (fan name), we received this award. We want to repay with good music and stages.' They also added, 'Although ATINY's first anniversary has passed, we are grateful for being together for such a long year. We want to create good memories from now on.' The KGMA Song Day featured performances from artists like NOWADAYS, NiziU, DAY6, RIIZE, Song Gain, aespa, ATEEZ, NCT WISH, (G)I-DLE's Ugi, UNIS, Lee Chang-won, JO1, CLASS:y, TREASURE, and FIFTY FIFTY, filling the stage. The hosts were aespa's WINTER and actress Nam Ji-hyun. aespa won four awards, including two top honors ('2024 Grand Song', 'Grand Honors Choice', 'Most Streaming Source', 'Best Song10'). DAY6 also recorded three crowns ('2024 Grand Performer', 'Best Band', 'Best Song10'), drawing attention. RIIZE, who also achieved three crowns ('Fan Vote Rookie Award', 'Best Song10', 'Best Group'), expressed gratitude to Nikkan Sports and KGMA for presenting such wonderful awards, saying, 'Thanks to BRIIZE (fan name) who always loved us, we could receive such amazing awards.' Lee Chang-won won in three voting categories, shining with five crowns ('Best Song10', 'Best Adult Contemporary', 'Trend Of The Year Trot Star', 'Diggus Digging Artist', 'Lullua X Fancast Most Popular Award Song'), becoming the most awarded at this ceremony. He expressed joy, saying, 'I received five crowns. I want to thank for being able to receive such precious awards.' ATEEZ ('2024 Grand Honors Choice', 'Best Song10') and TREASURE ('Best Song10', 'Best Stage'), as well as NiziU ('K-POP Overseas Artist', 'Fan Vote Rookie Award'), also won two awards each. Tak Young-jun from SM Entertainment was chosen as the recipient of the 'Best Producer Award'. RIIZE, who received the 'Best Producer Award' on behalf of Tak Young-jun, lightened the mood with a cheerful comment, 'Congratulations. Please continue to work hard to develop K-POP. Lastly, the eel you treated me to last time was delicious. I hope you treat me to beef next time.' Before the awards ceremony on this day, Seo Ibe, who gained explosive popularity with 'Spicy Tofu', was noted as the recipient of 'Photogenic'. On the first day of 'KGMA', Nam Ji-hyun made her MC debut with NewJeans' Hani, and on this day, she teamed up with aespa's WINTER. The two led the awards ceremony with a calm and composed demeanor. The luxurious stages of each artist also drew attention. DAY6 showcased various hit songs, while aespa energized the venue with a charismatic stage. FIFTY FIFTY not only performed their new song but also debuted their hit song 'Cupid' in a five-member version. Lee Chang-won presented a stage with a 'masterpiece' concept, and Song Gain captivated all generations with a dynamic Samulnori (a traditional Korean percussion music performance). ATEEZ delivered a perfect stage through 'WORK' and 'Ice On My Teeth'. RIIZE sang 'Boom Boom Bass' and 'Love 119', delighting fans with their intense yet gentle charm. Additionally, WINTER's solo song 'Spark' was premiered, delivering a special moment. This awards ceremony, held over two days on the 16th and 17th, saw artists from idols to solo singers and bands achieving meaningful results in various sectors of popular music, enhancing its significance.
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