K-pop stars took center stage at the Asian Pop Music Awards 2024, with aespa, G-Dragon, and ROSÉ among the biggest winners, further cementing the genre’s global dominance.
aespa’s Armageddon triumphed in the highly coveted Album of the Year category, solidifying their position as international icons. Meanwhile, Chinese artist Li Ronghao claimed the Chinese Album of the Year honor for his groundbreaking The Dark Horse.
In the fiercely competitive Record of the Year category, LE SSERAFIM’s Easy emerged victorious internationally, while Xin Liu’s introspective track Reality took home the Chinese title.
G-Dragon’s electrifying anthem Power won Song of the Year, reaffirming his legendary status, while Khalil Fong’s soulful Only 23 claimed the Chinese equivalent.
ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ catchy collaboration APT. earned them the Best Collaboration award internationally, while Jennie’s creative vision for Mantra won Best Music Video. Minnie stood out with her haunting performance of Like A Dream from Lovely Runner, which took home the Best OST award.
Jimin’s mesmerizing choreography in Who earned him the Best Dance Performance award, further solidifying his reputation as a top-tier performer.
In the individual categories, Chanyeol claimed the Best Male Artist title internationally with his bold and experimental track Black Out, while Wendy’s fierce Wish You Hell secured her the Best Female Artist honor.
WayV’s Give Me That won Best Group in China, while Seventeen’s 17 Is Right Here and XG’s Awe shared the international group award, reflecting their widespread appeal. BABYMONSTER, with their edgy debut album Drip, was recognized as Best New Artist internationally.
Billie Eilish, with her genre-defying hit Hit Me Hard and Soft, took home the Global Artist Award, underscoring the global reach of her music.
The Asian Pop Music Awards 2024, one of Asia’s most prestigious music events, celebrated excellence across the region. Korean artists dominated the international stage, showcasing K-pop’s unparalleled influence on the global music scene.
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