34th Seoul Music Awards: Date, lineup, hosts & where Indian K-pop fans can watch the event online
This year will be led by a trio of popular K-pop idols: Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER), Miyeon ((G)I-DLE) and Soobin (TXT). Credit: X
The 34th Seoul Music Awards, one of the most anticipated events in the K-pop calendar, is set to take place on June 21 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. Organized by Y Global Music and Sports Seoul, the annual ceremony honours the standout musical achievements of the past year with a star-studded celebration of music and performance. Hosts
This year's ceremony will be led by a trio of popular K-pop idols: Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER), Miyeon ((G)I-DLE) and Soobin (TXT).
Hosts for the 34th Seoul Music Awards. Credit: X Performer lineup
A diverse mix of idol groups, soloists, and rising acts will take the stage, including: TXT, NCT's Doyoung, BTOB, (G)I-DLE, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, ILLIT, NCT WISH, FIFTY FIFTY, Young Tak, KickFlip, QWER, VVUP, Hwang Karam, Wave to Earth, KiiiKiii, Say My Name, Hearts2Hearts Presenter lineup
Adding even more star power to the evening, the presenters include well-known actors and entertainers such as: Byeon Woo-seok, Ong Seong-wu, Nam Gyu-ri, Park Ju-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, Jang Gyu-ri, Kang You-seok, Kim Sung-cheol, Shin Si-ah and Chang Ryul. Voting & nominations
While only select fan-voted categories have been publicly announced, winners will be determined based on a weighted system that includes: Online fan voting
Panelist evaluations
Chart performance Where can Indian fans watch the 34th Seoul Music Awards online?
The award ceremony will be streamed live in South Korea via Naver TV's official Seoul Music Awards channel and Chzzk Entertainment channel. For international fans, including those in India, the global livestream will be available via BICC beginning at 6:30 PM KST on June 21.
For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here. First Published: Jun 18, 2025, 13:37 IST
Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop. Read More
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