Seoul Music Awards Explained

Seoul Music Awards
Current Awards:33rd Seoul Music Awards
Awarded For:Excellence in music
Presenter:Sports Seoul
Country:South Korea
Year:1990

The Seoul Music Awards (; SMA[1]) is a major South Korean music awards show presented by the newspaper Sports Seoul.[2] The award winners are selected based on a combination of criteria, including music sales, popular votes, and expert judges' opinions.[3]

The annual ceremony was first held in 1990, when the Grand Prize was awarded to singer Byun Jin-sub. Boy group BTS is the most-awarded artist, having won 26 awards; they are also tied with Exo for the most Grand Prizes won, with four each.

Ceremonies

EditionYearDate of ceremonyCityVenueHosts
7th1996December 5, 1996SeoulUniversal Arts CenterLee Gye-jin, Choi Young-joon[4]
8th1997December 4, 1997Kim Seung-hyun, Kim Nam-joo[5]
9th1998December 18, 1998Kim Seung-hyun, Kim Hyun-joo
10th1999December 14, 1999KBS 88 GymnasiumYoo Jung-hyun, Lee Seung-yeon
11th2000December 6, 2000Central City Millennium HallYoo Jung-hyun, Kim So-yeon
12th2001December 7, 2001Kyung Hee UniversityYoo Jung-hyun, Kim Jung-eun
13th2002December 6, 2002[6]
14th2003December 12, 2003Yoo Jung-hyun, Sung Yu-ri[7]
15th2004December 10, 2004Shin Dong-yup, Han Ji-hye
16th2006December 1, 2006GoyangKINTEXNam Hee-suk, Park Jung-ah
17th2007January 31, 2008JeongseonKangwon Land High1 Grand HotelPark Jung-ah, Kim Sung-joo[8]
18th2008February 12, 2009TaebaekTaebaek Gowon GymnasiumPark Jung-ah, Jang Yoon-jeong, Shin Yeong-il[9]
19th2009February 3, 2010SeoulOlympic Fencing GymnasiumTak Jae-hoon, Uee[10]
20th2010January 20, 2011Kyung Hee UniversityShin Dong-yup, Tak Jae-hoon, Yuri[11]
21st2011January 19, 2012Olympic Gymnastics ArenaShin Hyun-joon, Tak Jae-hoon, Bae Suzy[12]
22nd2012January 31, 2013SK Olympic Handball GymnasiumTak Jae-hoon, Bae Suzy[13]
23rd2013January 23, 2014Jamsil ArenaSeo Kyung-seok, Eunhyuk, Jeong Eun-ji[14]
24th2014January 22, 2015Olympic Gymnastics ArenaJun Hyun-moo, Leeteuk, Soyou[15]
25th2015January 14, 2016Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Hanee, Hani[16]
26th2016January 19, 2017Jamsil ArenaTak Jae-hoon, Kim Hee-chul, Jeon So-mi[17]
27th2017January 25, 2018Gocheok Sky DomeShin Dong-yup, Kim Hee-chul, Kim So-hyun[18]
28th2018January 15, 2019Shin Dong-yup, Kim Hee-chul, Kim So-hyun[19]
29th2019January 30, 2020Shin Dong-yup, Kim Hee-chul, Jo Bo-ah[20]
30th2020January 31, 2021Olympic Gymnastics ArenaShin Dong-yup, Kim Hee-chul, Choi Soo-young[21]
31st2021January 23, 2022Gocheok Sky DomeKim Sung-joo, Boom, Kim Seol-hyun[22]
32nd2022January 19, 2023KSPO DomeKim Il-joong, Choi Min-ho, Mijoo[23]
33rd2023January 2, 2024BangkokRajamangala StadiumLee Seung-gi, Tiffany, BamBam, Youngjae[24] [25]

Categories

Grand Prize (Daesang)

YearWinners
2023NCT Dream[30]
2022[31]
2021NCT 127[32]
2020BTS[33]
2019BTS (Album)Taeyeon (Digital)
2018BTS[34]
2017[35]
2016Exo[36]
2015[37]
2014[38]
2013[39]
2012Psy
2011Super Junior
2010Girls' Generation
2009
2008Wonder Girls
2007Big Bang
2006TVXQ
2004Shinhwa[40]
2003Lee Hyori
2002BoA
2001Kim Gun-mo
2000Jo Sung-mo
1999Fin.K.L[41]
1998H.O.T.Sechs Kies
1997
1996Clon
1995Roo'ra
1994Kim Gun-mo
1993Seo Taiji and Boys
1992
1991Tae Jin-ah
1990Byun Jin-sub

Main Prize (Bonsang)

The list of winners are listed in alphanumeric order.

New Artist Award

YearWinners
2023RiizeZerobaseone
2022Le SserafimNewJeansTNX
2021Lee Mu-JinEpexOmega X
2020TreasureAespaEnhypen
2019TXTAB6IXItzy
2018Stray KidsIz*One
2017PristinChunghaWanna One
2016NCT 127I.O.IBlackpink
2015SeventeenGFriendiKon
2014Got7Eddy KimRed Velvet
2013BTSLim KimCrayon Pop
2012ExoAileeB.A.PLee Hi
2011B1A4ApinkBoyfriend
2010The BossSistarCNBLUE
2009BeastT-araAfter School
2008DavichiMighty MouthShinee
2007F.T. IslandGirls' GenerationWonder Girls
2006Super JuniorSeeYaBrown Eyed Girls[42]
2004TVXQLee Seung-giSG Wannabe
2003MayaSe7enBig Mama
2002RiziRainWheesung
2001Brown EyesSung Si-kyungJaduMorning BondTo-ya
2000Park HwayobiJ.ae
1999Lee Jung-hyunKoyoteSharpChae Jung-an
1998NRGJo SungmoKim Hyun-jungYoo Ri
1997Lee Ji-hoonYangpa
1996Young Turks Club
1995Sung Jin-wooYook Gak-soo
1994Go Bon-seung
1993Choi Yeon-je
1992Lee Deok-jinSeo Taiji and Boys
1991Shim ShinShin Seung-hun
1990Kim Min-wooShin Hae-chul

Best Album

YearWinner
ArtistAlbum
2023SeventeenFML
2022BTSProof
2021NCT DreamHot Sauce
2020BTS
2018
2017IUPalette
2016BTSWings
2015BoAKiss My Lips
2014BeastTime
2013Cho Yong-pilHello
2012G-DragonOne of A Kind
2011IULast Fantasy
2010PsyPsyFive
2009Drunken Tiger
2008Big BangRemember
2007Epik HighRemapping the Human Soul

Best Song

YearWinner
ArtistTitle song
2023NewJeans"OMG"
2022Ive"Love Dive"
2021IU"Lilac"
2020BTS"Dynamite"
2018iKon"Love Scenario"
2017Yoon Jong-shin"Like It"
2016Twice"Cheer Up"
2015Big Bang"Bang Bang Bang"
2014Soyou & Junggigo"Some"
2013Exo"Growl"
2012Sistar"Alone"
2011T-ara"Roly Poly"
2010IU"Good Day"
2009Girls' Generation"Gee"
2008Wonder Girls"Nobody"
2007Big Bang"Lies"

Genre-specific awards

R&B Hip-Hop Award

YearAward nameWinner
2023R&B Hip-Hop AwardDynamic Duo
2022Be'OBig Naughty
2021Hyuna
2020Jessi
2019Kassy
2018Drunken Tiger
2017R&B Soul AwardSuran
2016Hip-Hop AwardMOBB
2015R&B Hip-Hop AwardSan E
Hip-Hop Award
2014Hip-Hop AwardSan E & Raina
2013Dynamic Duo
2012Double K
2011Clover
2010Supreme Team
2009Drunken Tiger
2004Bobby Kim
2002YG Family
R&B AwardLena Park
2001Hip-Hop AwardDrunken Tiger

Ballad Award

YearAward nameWinner
2023Ballad AwardYoung K
2022Younha
2021Wendy
2020Sandeul
2019Kim Jae-hwan
2018Im Chang-jung
2016Baek A-yeon
2015BtoB
2014R&B Ballad AwardK.Will
2013
2012
20114Men
20102AM
2009Bobby Kim

Trot Award

YearWinner
2023Young Tak
2022
2021Lim Young-woong
2020
2019Song Ga-in
2016Tae Jin-ah
2015Hong Jin-young
2010Jang Yoon-jeong
2009Park Hyun-bin
Park Sang-chul
2008Park Hyun-bin
2007
2006Park Sang-chul, Park Hyun-bin, Song Dae-kwan,
Tae Jin-ah, Hyun Suk, Kim Yong-im
2004Jang Yoon-jeong
2002Tae Jin-ah
2001Tae Jin-ah, Hyun Suk
1999Choi Yu-na, Tae Jin-ah
1998Choi Yu-na

Dance Performance Award

YearWinners
2023Billlie
2022(G)I-DLE
2021STAYCEnhypen
2020(G)I-DLEThe Boyz
2019Ha Sung-woon
2018GFriend
2017NCT 127Mamamoo
2016BTSTwice
2015Monsta XAilee
2014Hyuna

Original Soundtrack Award

YearWinnerSongDrama
2023Baekhyun"Hello"Dr. Romantic 3 OST
2022MeloMance"Love, Maybe"Business Proposal OST
2021Lim Young-woong"Love Always Run Away"Young Lady and Gentleman OST
2020Jo Jung-suk"Aloha"Hospital Playlist OST
2019Taeyeon"All About You"Hotel del Luna OST
2017Ailee"I Will Go to You Like the First Snow"Goblin OST
2016Gummy"You Are My Everything"Descendants of the Sun OST
2015Jang Jae-in"Hallucination"Kill Me, Heal Me OST
2014Lyn"My Destiny"My Love from the Star OST
2013The One"Winter Love"That Winter, the Wind Blows OST
2012Lee Jong-hyun"My Love"A Gentleman's Dignity OST
2011Baek Ji-young"That Woman"Secret Garden OST
2006Sweet Sorrow"No matter how I think about it"Alone in Love OST
2004Jo Sung-mo"By Your Side"Lovers in Paris OST
2003SBS Drama 'Strike'
2002Kang Seong
2001Kim Tae-jeong

Band Award

YearWinners
2023Xdinary Heroes
2022Jannabi
2020Leenalchi
2019Daybreak
2018Crying Nut
2017iamnot
2016Kiha & The Faces

Popularity Award

YearWinners
2023Kim Ho-joong
2022Lim Young-woong
2021
2020
2019Exo
2018Shinee
2017Taemin
2016Shinee
2015XIA
2014Taemin
2013ShineeB1A4
2012Lee Seung-giShinee
2011Girls' GenerationLee Seung-gi
2010ShineeGirls' Generation
20092PMSuper Junior
2008Big BangTVXQ
2007Super Junior
2006Super JuniorTVXQ
2004ShinhwaTVXQ
2001Click-BBaby V.O.X.
2000SKYClick-B

K-wave Special Award

YearWinners
2023Kim Ho-joong
2022Suho
2021Exo
2020BTS
2019Exo
2018
2017
2016Astro
2015 Exo
2014 Infinite
2013 Shinee
2012 Super Junior
2011 Kara
2010 Girls' Generation
2009 Super Junior
2008 SS501
2009 Paran
2006
2004 Baby V.O.X.
Park Yong-ha
2003 S
2002 Baby V.O.X.
2001 Kim Hyun-jung

Discovery of the Year Award

YearWinners
2023Fifty Fifty
2022Lee Seung Yoon
2021Lang Lee
2020Itzy
2019Kim Hyun-chul
2018Yang Da-il
2017Monsta X
2016WJSN
Han Dong-geun

Special awards

YearAwardWinners
2023K-pop Special AwardSandara Park[43]
2022Legend ArtistBoA[44]
K-pop Special AwardKara
2021Judge Special AwardJung Dong-ha
U+Idol Live Best Artist AwardBTS
World Best Artist Award
2020Fan PD Artist AwardKang Daniel
WhosFandom AwardBTS[45]
Legend Rookie AwardiKon<--Can directly cite broadcast as ref for this with the timestamp when the announcement was made.-->
Legend AwardBig Bang
2019Judge Special AwardSong Ga-in
QQ Music Popularity AwardExo
2018Judge Special AwardAdoy
Fandom School AwardWanna One
2017Judge Special AwardBom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul
Fandom School AwardExo
2016World Collaboration AwardPunch X Silentó
Fandom School AwardExo
2014iQiyi Award
2008YTN Star AwardBaek Ji-young
High1 Music AwardBig Bang
2007Girls' Generation
2006Lifetime Achievement AwardKim Jong-hwan, Can
2004Seol Un-do, JNC
Live AwardHwang Gyu-hak
2003Lifetime Achievement AwardSeol Un-do
Judge Special AwardBaek Ji-young
Live AwardCho Yong-pil
2002Lifetime Achievement AwardLee Moon-sae
World Cup Achievement AwardYB, Yoon Tae-won
2000Special AwardKim Kyung-ho, Kim Jong-hwan, Uhm Jung-hwa, Jung Il-yeong
1997Seol Un-do
1994Lee Ae-suk
1991Fashion AwardKim Wan-sun

Discontinued awards

Rock Award

EditionYearWinner
15th 2004
13th 2002
12th 2001

Folk Award

EditionYearWinner
14th 2003 Park Gang-seong
13th 2002 Yurisangja
12th 2001 Park Gang-seong

Music Video Award

EditionYearWinner
26th2016BTS
15th2004Kim Tae-uk
14th2003Cha Eun-taek
13th2002Jang Jae-hyeok
12th2001Cha Eun-taek
11th2000Kim Se-hun
10th1999Hong Jong-ho
9th1998Kim Se-hun

Show & Culture Award

EditionYearWinners
25th 2015 Hyukoh
24th 2014 Im Chang-jung
23rd 2013 Lee Seung-chul
22nd 2012 Kim Jang-hoon
21st 2011 YB
20th 2010 Bobby Kim
19th 2009 Psy
18th 2008Kim Jang-hoon

Non-performer awards

Directing Award

EditionYearWinners
27th 2017 Bang Si-hyuk
26th 2016 Lee Dong-suk

Producer Award

EditionYearWinners
16th 2005 Kim Gwang-su, Hong Ik-seon
15th 2004 Jeong Won-gwan
14th 2003 Yang Hyun-suk
13th 2002 Park Geun-tae, Kim Tae-yeon
12th 2001 Choi Jin-young

Composition Award

EditionYearWinners
16th 2006 Cho Yeong-su
15th 2004 Yoon Myeong-seon
14th 2003 Park Geun-tae
13th 2002 Lim Gi-hun
12th 2001 Park Jin-young
11th 2000 Lee Gyeong-seop
10th 1999 Choi Jun-yeong
9th 1998
8th 1997 Lee Gyeong-seop
7th 1996 Choi Jun-yeong
6th 1995 Kim Chang-hwan
5th 1994
4th 1993 Seo Taiji
3rd 1992 Kim Gi-pyo
2nd 1991 Yoon Sang
1st 1990 Ha Gwang-hun

Lyricist Award

EditionYearWinners
15th 2004 Psy
14th 2003 Park Gyeong-jin
13th 2002 Shim Hyeon-bo
12th 2001 Han Gyeong-hye
11th 2000 Chae Jeong-eun
10th 1999 Jang Dae-seong
9th 1998 Kim Jong-hwan
7th 1996 Yoon Seong-hee
6th 1995 Lee Gun-woo
4th 1993 Yu Yeong-geon
3rd 1992 Yang In-ja
2nd 1991 Park Ju-yeon
1st 1990 No Young-shim

Arrangement Award

EditionYearWinners
8th 1997 Park Jin-young
7th 1996 Kim Woo-jin
6th 1995 Kim Hyeon-cheol
5th 1994 Kim Hyeong-seok
4th 1993 Bang Gi-nam
3rd 1992 Song Heung-seop
2nd 1991 Kim Gi-pyo

Planning Award

EditionYearWinners
15th 2004 Lee Do-hyeong
13th 2002 Lee Do-hyeong
12th 2001 Kim Gwang-su
11th 2000
10th 1999 Lee Hyo-yeon, Han Seok-chang
9th 1998 Park Nam-seong
7th 1996 Sa Maeng-seok
6th 1995
5th 1994
4th 1993 Kim Jeong-ja
3rd 1992 Choi Sung-hun
2nd 1991 Sa Maeng-seok
1st 1990 Kim Gwang-su

Stylist Award

EditionYearWinners
15th 2004 Kim Su-jin
14th 2003 Sung Mun-seok
13th 2002 Jeong Bo-yun
12th 2001 Lee Hye-yeong

Most wins

The following artist(s) arranged in alphanumeric order has received five or more awards:

CountArtist
26
23Exo
14Super Junior
12
11Big Bang
9
8TVXQ
7
6
5

References

Seoul Music Awards official website
Other references

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 2021-01-30. [서울가요대상D-1]변진섭부터 방탄소년단까지…대상으로 바라본 가요계 30년]. [D-1 to Seoul Music Awards] From Byun Jin-sub to BTS: looking back at 30 years of k-pop through awards. live. 2021-06-06. Sports Seoul. ko. June 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607123606/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1007780.
  3. Web site: 2021-01-31. 제30회 서울가요대상, 오늘 6시50분 시작···생중계는 '여기'. The 30th Seoul Music Awards starts today at 6:50 p.m. ...watch live here. live. 2021-06-06. Aju Economy. ko. June 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607123603/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20210131142947416.
  4. Web site: 클론, 서울가요대상 수상 . Clon wins at the Seoul Music Awards . Yonhap News Agency . Naver . 5 December 2022 . ko . 5 December 1996.
  5. Web site: HOT 서울가요대상 수상 . HOT awarded at the Seoul Music Awards . Yonhap News Agency . Naver . 5 December 2022 . ko . 4 December 1997.
  6. Web site: 서울가요대상 최고 영예에 보아 . BoA received the highest honor at the Seoul Music Awards . Yonhap News Agency . Naver . 5 December 2022 . ko . 6 December 2002.
  7. Web site: 이효리, 서울가요대상 가수왕 . Lee Hyori, Seoul Music Awards singer king . Newsis . Naver . 5 December 2022 . ko . 12 December 2003.
  8. Web site: 2008-01-31. 김성주-박정아 MC호흡, '서울가요대상' 오늘(31일) 열려. live. 2021-06-07. Sports Chosun. ko. June 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607124402/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=%2Fnews%2Fentertainment%2F200802%2F20080201%2F82a77134.htm.
  9. Web site: 2009-02-12. 장윤정, 서울가요대상 MC 발탁…박정아·신영일 아나와 호흡. live. 2021-06-07. Segye Ilbo. ko. June 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607123605/https://segye.com/view/20090212004202.
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  13. Web site: 2013-01-31. [TD포토] 탁재훈-수지 '서울가요대상 MC' (서울가요대상)]. live. 2021-06-06. TV Daily. ko. June 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607123603/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1359627660458908017.
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  17. Web site: [단독] 탁재훈X김희철X전소미, 제26회 서울가요대상 MC 확정 ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927113310/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000424232 . September 27, 2017 . 19 January 2017 . Sports World . Naver . ko.
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  19. Web site: January 9, 2019 . [하이원서울가요대상 D-6]신동엽X김희철X김소현, '믿고보는 MC' 재회…2년 연속 호흡 ]. [D-6 to Seoul Music Awards] Shin Dong-yup, Kim Hee-chul, Kim So-hyun's MC reunion...2 years running . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190109062348/https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000463941 . January 9, 2019 . January 9, 2019 . Sports Seoul . ko.
  20. Web site: 2020-01-30 . [2020 서울가요대상] 태연 '음원대상'→방탄소년단 '음반대상'…엑소, 4관왕 등극 (종합) ]. [2020 Seoul Music Awards] Taeyeon wins song grand prize, BTS wins album grand prize, Exo wins 4 awards (Full list) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210607123603/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111301047 . June 7, 2021 . 2021-06-06 . OSEN . ko.
  21. Web site: 서울가요대상 진행하는 김희철-수영-신동엽 . Kim Hee-chul, Soo-young, and Shin Dong-yup to host Seoul Music Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210607123605/https://news.nate.com/view/20210131n19194?mid=n1101 . June 7, 2021 . 2021-06-06 . Yonhap News . Nate . ko.
  22. Web site: Jeong Ha-eun . December 6, 2021 . '서울가요대상' 6일 투표 개시...인기상·한류특별상 주인공 누가 될까 . Voting for 'Seoul Music Awards' begins on the 6th...Who will be the main character of the Popularity Award and Hallyu Special Award? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206054324/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1081979 . December 6, 2021 . December 7, 2021 . Sports Seoul . ko.
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  24. Web site: 2023-09-18 . 33년 전통과 역사 서울가요대상, 사상 첫 해외 개최…2024년 1월 2일 태국 방콕서 열려 . Seoul Music Awards, 33 years of tradition and history, held overseas for the first time in history... Held in Bangkok, Thailand on January 2, 2024 . 2023-09-18 . Sports Seoul . Naver . ko.
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