Aespa, G-Dragon, BIBI, John Park win at 22nd Korean Music Awards

Feb 27, 2025 03:42 PM

K-pop girl group Aespa, G-Dragon, BIBI and John Park won at the 22nd Korean Music Awards (KMA) held on Feb. 27 in Seoul.

Unlike other music awards, the KMA, which started in 2004, honors mainstream and indie artists.

Aespa and singer Lee Seung-yoon won three awards each. Aespa bagged Song of the Year and Best K-pop Song for “Supernova” while their studio album “Armageddon” won Best K-pop Album.

G-Dragon won Best Rap & Hip Hop Song for “Power” while BIBI received Best Pop Song for "Bam Yang Gang.” John Park won Best Pop Album for “PSST!”

(Clockwise from top left) Aespa, G-Dragon, BIBI and John Park (Instagram, Galaxy Corp.)

Aespa gave their acceptance speech in a video.

"We received the Song of the Year award three years ago for 'Next Level,' so we are honored to receive the award again after three years. We will work hard this year as well to repay the love that everyone has sent us,” they said.

This year’s section committee for the awards included music critics, journalists, editors, and directors.

Here are the winners:

Album of the Year - Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble – Hail to the Music

Musician of the Year - Lee Seung-yoon

Song of the Year - “Supernova,” Aespa

Rookie of the Year - Sanmanhan

Best K-pop Album - “Armageddon,” Aespa

Best K-pop Song - “Supernova,” Aespa

Best Rock Album - “Fire & Light,” Soumbalgwang

Best Rock Song - "Anthems of Defiance," Lee Seung-yoon

Best Modern Rock Album - “Hail to the Music,” Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble

Best Modern Rock Song - "Waterfall," Lee Seung-yoon