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K-Pop Music Awards, Seoul

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There is a new wave that in the last few years has taken over the entire world: the Hallyu wave, with the K-pop genre at the top of everyone’s preferences. During these months, the K-Pop genre become more and more popular, since the most awaited season in Seoul has arrived: the K-Pop Music Awards! 

Celebrate the music with the Seoul K-Pop Awards 2025!

From November up until February and March, the city of Seoul becomes the theatre of the K-Pop music and it celebrates the cultural relevance and love of this well-appreciated genre, all over the world. Aficionados of the genre stay glued to their screens or even fly directly to Seoul, in order to attend these shows and have a peek of their favourite group’s performances.

K-Pop award show schedule Seoul 2025

There are many different festivals and award shows that happen during the winter season in Seoul, South Korea and in different cities in Asia. Here are some of them:

  • Melon Music Awards – this festival is broadcasted and producued by Melon, a Korean music streaming service, and it celebrates the most outstanding performances and achievements in the K-Pop genre of the year.
  • MAMA Awards – The Mnet Asian Music Awards, also called MAMA, is a music festival celebrating the Asian culture and music wave, but it is showcased in many different places all around the world.
  • KBS Gayo Daechuke – the KBS Music Festival, is held by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). The best artists are selected by viewers’ text-message vote and the event often includes holiday-themed special stages.
  • SBS Gayo Daejeon – The SBS Awards Festival (SBS) celebrates all the accomplishments in the TV programs hosted by the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) throughout the year. As a part of the SBS Awards Festival, SBS Gayo Daejeon features the best artists of the year in the K-pop industry.
  • Asia Artist Awards (AAA) – The Asia Artist Awards (AAA) is an annual awards ceremony that honors outstanding achievements in the fields of music, television, and film across Asia. 
  • MBC Gayo Daejejeon – MBC Gayo Daejejeon is one of the best annual year-end music shows featuring a star-studded line-up! The MBC, one of the 3 major broadcast corporations in South Korea hosts the show on New Year’s Eve every year.
  • Golden Disc Awards – Presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea, the Golden Disc Awards recognizes the most outstanding musical achievements throughout the year. 
  • D Awards – This exciting event will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Hwajeong Gymnasium in Korean University, Seoul. 
  • Seoul Music Awards – Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by Sports Seoul. The presentation ceremony features special stages of prominent artists and recognizes excellent achievements in the Korean music industry.

K-Pop Winter Music Awards in Seoul 2025: bag policy

The bag policy for K-Pop Winter Music Awards in Seoul 2025 emphasizes safety and convenience for all attendees. Guests are encouraged to bring only small or clear bags to ensure swift security checks. Bags larger than standard sizes or containing restricted items, such as sharp objects, professional recording equipment, or outside food and drinks, may not be permitted. Clear bags are often preferred to facilitate inspections. Some venues offer a bag check service for items that cannot be brought inside. To avoid delays, attendees should review the specific event guidelines and arrive early for security screenings.

FAQ about the Korean Music Awards Seoul 2025

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets are typically available through platforms like Interpark or Melon Tickets. Check the official event websites for purchase details.

What is the average ticket price?  

Prices vary based on seating categories, typically ranging from ₩80,000 to ₩300,000 (approximately $60–$250 USD).

Are there VIP or fan meet-and-greet packages?  

Yes, many award shows offer premium tickets that include exclusive access to fan zones or pre/post-event activities. Availability depends on the organizers.

Is public transportation available to the venues?

Yes, Seoul’s subway and bus networks are efficient. Venues like Jangchung Arena and Hwajeong Gymnasium are easily accessible.

Attend the new Seoul Music Awards 2025 thanks to Radical Storage

If you want to attend any of these music awards in Seoul, then you might need to find a secure place where to leave all your bigger bags and belongings, in order to not go against the award show’s bag policies. For this reason, you might want to find some luggage storage in Seoul, near the venues, so that you can store your bags safely.

Radical Storage, an international luggage storage company, has many different luggage storage locations, that you can take advantage of by clicking on their user-friendly app and choosing one of the luggage storage in the main point of interests of the city, such as Myeongdong, Gangnam and many others.

Giacomo Piva

Giacomo Piva, CMO and Co-founder at Radical Storage
Giacomo Piva has worked in the travel industry since 2008 across multiple niches including tourist transportation, luxury travel, and ecotourism. He now focuses on growing the global luggage network, Radical Storage, which is currently available in over 500 cities, in the likes of London, Paris, New York, and Rio de Janeiro.
Giacomo has a bachelor's degree in Communication Science and an in-depth experience across travel marketing, especially in improving a brand’s digital presence within the industry.