The 34th Seoul Music Awards took place on June 21, 2025, at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, bringing together some of the biggest names in K-pop for a night of celebration. The show was hosted by Kang Seung Yoon from WINNER, Miyeon of (G)I-DLE, and Soobin from TXT. The MCs kept the energy high and the atmosphere fun throughout the event.
The SMA 2025 lineup was packed with standout performances. Fans got to see live stages from TXT, NCT’s Doyoung, BTOB, (G)I-DLE, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, ILLIT, NCT WISH, FIFTY FIFTY, and trot singer Young Tak.
Newer groups like KickFlip, QWER, VVUP, Hwang Karam, wave to earth, KiiiKiii, Say My Name, and Hearts2Hearts also hit the stage at the Seoul Music Awards 2025.
Seoul Music Awards 2025 winners included aespa, SEVENTEEN, ZEROBASEONE, KiiiKiii, TXT, idle, ILLIT, Rosé, and more.
Several well-known actors and celebrities also appeared as award presenters. The presenter lineup included Byeon Woo Seok, Ong Seong Wu, Nam Gyu Ri, Park Ju Hyun, Jung Eun Chae, Shin Si Ah, and more.
The award ceremony was streamed live via Naver’s streaming service CHZZK and BIGC. This year’s Seoul Music Awards, now in its 34th year, holds special significance as it also marks the 40th anniversary of Sports Seoul, the event’s organizer. More than just an awards show, it is set to become a meaningful moment that connects the history and the future of K-pop.
Seoul Music Awards 2025 Winners
Here are all the SMA 2025 winners
Daesang (Grand Prize)
- idle
Best Song
- “Deja Vu” by TXT
World Best Artist
- Rosé from BLACKPINK
- aespa
Best Album
- ‘minisode3: TOMORROW’ by TXT
- ‘BLUE PARADISE’ by ZEROBASEONE
Best Group
- ILLIT
- NCT WISH
Bonsang
- ILLIT
- NCT WISH
- QWER
- P1Harmony
- IVE
- aespa
- ENHYPEN
- PLAVE
- idle
- Doyoung from NCT
- ZEROBASEONE
- Young Tak
- TXT
- Rosé from BLACKPINK
- SEVENTEEN
- Stray Kids
- NCT DREAM
- G-Dragon
Best Solo
- Doyoung from NCT
Best Performance
- CRAVITY
- FIFTY FIFTY
Best Band
- wave to earth
Best R&B/Hip-Hop
- RM of BTS (“Lost!”)
Trot Award
- Young Tak
Ballad Award
- Hwang Karam (“I’m Firefly”)
Best New Artist
- KiiiKiii
- KickFlip
- Hearts2Hearts
Best OST
- “Unpredictable Life” by Young Tak (“Eagle Brothers”)
Discovery of the Year
- SAY MY NAME
Rising Star
- VVUP
Popularity Award
- Lee Chan Won
Special K-pop Award
- BTOB
Hallyu Special Award
- Jimin from BTS
K-pop World Choice
- BABYMONSTER
K-pop World Choice (Solo)
- Young Tak
Congratulations to the winners!
