A look at the award categories for the Korean Music Awards (한국대중음악상). What has been added, what has disappeared and what has simply changed since the start in 2004.
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2014 Korean Music Awards: Anna’s Predictions
The KMA focus I was hoping to keep during February quickly faded as I failed to cut down on work, and with a sudden business trip thrust upon me I had to give it up completely. Similar circumstances has kept me from listening to as much music as I would typically prefer, so I’ll have… Continue reading
2014 Korean Music Awards : Song of the Year
This week we launched our 2014 KMA series where we take a look at all the nominees for the 10th Korean Music Awards. Starting with the Album of the Year nominees yesterday, today we proceed to listen to the nominees for Song of the Year. EXO – ”Growl (으르렁)” SM Entertainment’s latest idol boyband success EXO released… Continue reading
2014 Korean Music Awards: Album of the Year
The nominees for this year’s Korean Music Awards, the 11th so far, were announced last week. A day later we launched our own predictions poll, where you can pick who you think will win each category for a chance to get a price of your own. But what are the alternatives, really? That’s what will try to… Continue reading
Nominees for 11th Korean Music Awards Announced
The nominees for the 11th annual Korean Music Awards were announced today at 11am, KST. The Korean Music Awards do not take sales into consideration and the winners are determined by a panel of music critics and industry experts, making it a Korean version of the Grammy’s. This year the ceremony will take place on February… Continue reading
Winners of Korean Music Awards 2013
Today, February 28th, the winners of the 10th Korean Music Awards were announced: Album of the Year: 3rd Line Butterfly – Dreamtalk Song of the Year: Psy – “Gangnam Style” Artist of the Year: Psy Rookie of the Year: 404 Best Rock Album: Jeong Cha Sik – 격동하는 현재사 Best Rock Song: Jeong Cha Sik… Continue reading
10th Korean Music Awards Nominees : Best Soundtrack
It’s only a few days left till the winners of this year’s Korean Music Awards will be announced and today we wrap up our series introducing all the albums, songs and artists nominated for the awards in various categories as we have a look at the nominees for Best Soundtrack, or Best Movie & TV… Continue reading
Korean Music Awards 2013 – Anna’s Predictions
Much like 2011, 2012 was a year when I didn’t listen to a lot of music but that doesn’t make me any less excited about the Korean Music Awards. Since they launch in 2004 I’ve used the KMAs to find gems among music I wouldn’t usually listen to (and in later years, finally getting me… Continue reading
10th Korean Music Awards Nominees : Best Jazz & Crossover
In less than a week we will find out who will be the winners at the Korean Music Awards in 2013, but until then we still have a couple of introduction posts to go. Today we’re getting into the world of Korean jazz and crossover as we look at the nominees for Best Jazz Album,… Continue reading
10th Korean Music Awards Nominees : Best R&B & Soul
After a look at the albums and songs nominated in the Best Rap & Hip-Hop genre category for the Korean Music Awards 2013, we’re moving on to the albums and songs nominated in the Best R&B & Soul category. Best R&B & Soul Album Naul – Principle of My Soul Brown Eyed Soul‘s Naul made his… Continue reading