The 32nd Hanteo Music Awards (HMA 2024) successfully wrapped up, celebrating the history and essence of K-pop while delivering an unforgettable experience for fans worldwide.
The two-day event, organized by Hanteo Global and led by CEO Kwak Young Ho, was held at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. The second day of the ceremony, on Feb. 16, featured performances from RIIZE, LIGHTSUM, 8TURN, NCT WISH, Young Tak, YOUNG POSSE, EVNNE, Lee Seung Yoon, YENA, and HYB (a ballad trio comprising Huh Gak, Shin Yong Jae, and Onestar). Presenters included Kim Yong Jun, Kim Ho Young, Muzie, Soyou, Lee Hee Jin, Insooni, Jang Woo Hyuk, JeA, and Hwangbo.
Several artists took home multiple awards. RIIZE won three awards, including Artist of the Year (Bonsang), The Most Prime Group, and Best Trend Leader. Young Tak, YENA, and NCT WISH secured two awards each.
(G)I-DLE emerged as a standout, winning four trophies, including Artist of the Year (Bonsang), Global Generation Icon, The Most Prime Solo (awarded to member MINNIE), and Grand Prize (Daesang) for Best Song. Seventeen also claimed a Grand Prize for Best Album (“Spill The Feels”), solidifying their status in 2024.
RIIZE captivated the audience with a live rendition of “Hug” and delivered a powerful “Boom Boom Bass” performance to close the show. Other highlights included NCT WISH’s “Steady,” Young Tak’s “SuperSuper,” and a commanding performance by Lee Seung Yoon.
The ceremony was praised for its production and venue accessibility in central Seoul. The tradition of senior musicians presenting awards to junior artists continued, reinforcing the event’s reputation as a prestigious industry celebration.
In a statement, Kwak emphasized Hanteo Chart’s role as a pillar of Korean music, stating, “The Hanteo Music Awards uphold the history and essence of K-pop. Our goal is to maintain authenticity by ensuring that presenters and recipients are both artists themselves.”
He added, “This year, for the first time in K-pop award show history, we held a pre-event, the Hanteo Music Adventure Night Party, at Lotte World Adventure. Additionally, we designed the ’32nd HMA 2024′ around the concept of ‘Mutopia’ [music and utopia], where artists and fans could share a dynamic and immersive experience. We hope this grand K-pop festival becomes an unforgettable memory, and we will strive to create an even more special experience for next year’s Hanteo Music Awards.”
32nd HMA 2024 Award Winners Full List
Whosfandom Award (Male): Lim Young Woong Hero’s GenerationWhosfandom Award (Female): Oh My Girl MIRACLEHanteo Choice K-Pop Artist (Male): 8TURNHanteo Choice K-Pop Artist (Female): LIGHTSUMBlooming Star (Male): NOWADAYSBlooming Star (Female): SAY MY NAMEBlooming Performance Group: YOUNG POSSEAmazing Artist (Male): EVNNEAmazing Artist (Female): ARTMSPost Generation (Male): EPEXPost Generation (Female): YENASpecial Award – Ballad: Lee MujinSpecial Award – Hip-Hop: RMSpecial Award – Band: Lee Seung YoonSpecial Award – Trot: Young TakGlobal Rising Star: tripleSNext Worldwide Artist: NCT WISHGlobal Generation Icon: (G)I-DLEGlobal Artist in Oceania: YEONJUNGlobal Artist in North America: TXTGlobal Artist in South America: RoséGlobal Artist in Europe: JIMINGlobal Artist in Africa: ATEEZGlobal Artist in Asia: PLAVEGreat Male Artist: Kim Jae JoongGreat Female Artist: YENAGreat Songwriter: Lee MujinGreat Vocal Group: HYBGrand Wave Musician: Kim Jae JoongThe Most Prime Solo: MINNIEThe Most Prime Group: RIIZETop Touring Artist: TXTBest Trend Leader: RIIZERookie of the Year (Female): ILLITRootke if the Year (Male): NCT WISHInfinite Inspiration Icon: InsooniArtist of the Year (Bonsang): TXT, (G)I-DLE, Young Tak, Stray Kids, aespa, TWS, ENHYPEN, DAY6, LE SSERAFIM, RIIZE, IU, Seventeen, ZEROBASEONE, PLAVE, NewJeans, IVE, NCT DREAMBest Artist (Daesang): aespaBest Performance (Daesang): TXTBest Album: Seventeen – “Spill The Feels”Best Song: (G)I-DLE – “Fate”
