Stray Kids emerged as the standout winners at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards, taking home three prestigious Daesang awards. The event, which took place from November 14–15 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, recognised the biggest musical achievements from October 2024 to September 2025, highlighting the continued global influence of K-pop.
Stray Kids’ triumphs included the Grand Record Daesang, the Grand Honor’s Choice Daesang — which they shared with AllDay Project and The Boyz — and the Best Selling Album award for their chart-topping release KARMA. In addition to these, they also scooped the Best Popularity and Best Dance Performance awards for their hit song “Karma.”
The two-day ceremony was hosted by Nam Ji-hyun, Irene, and Natty, and featured performances from top K-pop acts including KiiiKiii, MEOVV, Fifty Fifty, Kiss of Life, IVE, and Stray Kids.
While Stray Kids took the spotlight, other major artists were also celebrated. BLACKPINK’s Jennie won Best Artist for her successful solo career, while IVE continued their ascent with new accolades. Members of BTS, including V, J-Hope, and Jin, were also among the evening’s winners.
Full List of 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards Winners
| Award | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Daesang (Grand Prizes) | |
| Grand Artist | ATEEZ |
| Grand Performer | BOYNEXTDOOR |
| Grand Record | Stray Kids |
| Grand Song | IVE |
| Grand Honor’s Choice | AllDay Project, The Boyz, Stray Kids |
| Best Artist (Top 10) | |
| ATEEZ | |
| BOYNEXTDOOR | |
| CRAVITY | |
| FIFTY FIFTY | |
| Jennie | |
| Lee Chan-won | |
| RIIZE | |
| The Boyz | |
| Xdinary Heroes | |
| XIKERS | |
| Best Dance Performance (Top 10) | |
| Dirty Work – aespa | |
| Desire: Unleash – ENHYPEN | |
| From Our 20’s – fromis_9 | |
| IVE Secret – IVE | |
| 224 – KISS OF LIFE | |
| The Firstfruit – MARK | |
| Duh! – P1Harmony | |
| Spill the Feels – SEVENTEEN | |
| Karma – Stray Kids | |
| Who Are You – SUHO | |
| Best Adult Contemporary | |
| 세월 베고 길게 누운 구름 한 조각 – Lee Chan-won | |
| Tiki-taka of Love – Jang Min-ho | |
| Best Virtual Artist | Dash – PLAVE |
| Best Hip-Hop | Killin’ It Girl – J-Hope |
| Best OST | Forever – D.O. |
| Best Music Video | Don’t Say You Love Me – Jin |
| Best Dance Performance (Special) | Rendezvous – AHOF |
| Trend of the Year | |
| K-pop Group | NewJeans |
| K-pop Solo | V |
| Trot | Lee Chan-won |
| Rookie | Carmen |
| BIGC Global Star Award | SUHO |
| Best Listener’s Pick | UNIS – “Swicy” |
| Fan Vote Artist | |
| Female | YUQI |
| Male | Jimin |
| Best Popularity | |
| Artist Day | Lee Chan-won |
| Music Day | Stray Kids |
| iMbank Smart Supporter Award | The Boyz |
This year’s awards ceremony underscored K-pop’s continued dominance on the global stage, with several artists making their mark across various categories.