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 Generation - Whosfandom Award (Female): Oh My Girl MIRACLE
- Hanteo Choice K-Pop Artist (Male): 8TURN
- Hanteo Choice K-Pop Artist (Female): LIGHTSUM
- Blooming Star (Male): NOWADAYS
- Blooming Star (Female): SAY MY NAME
- Blooming Performance Group: YOUNG POSSE
- Amazing Artist (Male): EVNNE
- Amazing Artist (Female): ARTMS
- Post Generation (Male): EPEX
- Post Generation (Female): YENA
- Special Award – Ballad: Lee Mujin
- Special Award – Hip-Hop: RM
- Special Award – Band: Lee Seung Yoon
- Special Award – Trot: Young Tak
- Global Rising Star: tripleS
- Next Worldwide Artist: NCT WISH
- Global Generation Icon: (G)I-DLE
- Global Artist in Oceania: YEONJUN
- Global Artist in North America: TXT
- Global Artist in South America: Rosé
- Global Artist in Europe: JIMIN
- Global Artist in Africa: ATEEZ
- Global Artist in Asia: PLAVE
- Great Male Artist: Kim Jae Joong
- Great Female Artist: YENA
- Great Songwriter: Lee Mujin
- Great Vocal Group: HYB
- Grand Wave Musician: Kim Jae Joong
- The Most Prime Solo: MINNIE
- The Most Prime Group: RIIZE
- Top Touring Artist: TXT
- Best Trend Leader: RIIZE
- Rookie of the Year (Female): ILLIT
- Rootke if the Year (Male): NCT WISH
- Infinite Inspiration Icon: Insooni
- Artist 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 DREAM
- Best Artist (Daesang): aespa
- Best Performance (Daesang): TXT
- Best Album: Seventeen – “Spill The Feels”
- Best Song: (G)I-DLE – “Fate”
