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Various London venues host a diverse array of Korean musical talent between October 1 and November 12, reflecting the country’s burgeoning cultural impact across the world during the last decade and more
By Feb 28, 2021 On Sunday, Feb. 28, the 18th Korean Music Awards was held and live-streamed through the Naver NOW platform. Here are all the winners. As we leave Feb. behind and enter into Mar., the 18th Korean Music Awards announced their winners on the last day of the month. This annual awards ceremony awards both independent and mainstream artists and groups across various genres. Unlike most award ceremonies, which utilize fan votes, the Korean Music Awards select their winners through a panel of music industry professionals, journalists, music critics, and more. Notable Wins at the 18th Korean Music Awards The 18th Korean Music Awards was originally scheduled to be held on Feb. 27 but was postponed a day due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the event, LEENALCHI won big by scoring three trophies; Artist of the Year, Best Modern Rock Song, and Best Crossover Album. LEENALCHI is highly praised in South Korea for making use of pansori, a traditional form of musical storytelling.
On February 28, the 18th Korean Music Awards was streamed online through Naver NOW. The band LEENALCHI took home three trophies: Artist of the Year, Best Modern Rock Song, and Best Crossover Album. LEENALCHI is known for their unique crossover between pansori, a traditional Korean form of musical storytelling, and pop music. The band went viral after teaming up with the Korea Tourism Organization to release promotional videos that promoted Korean tourism destinations. BTS won two trophies at the event: Song of the Year and Best Pop Song. In a video message, Jungkook said, “I think that a lot of people have been touched by our sincerity through ‘Dynamite.’ We will work hard to repay the gift of such a valuable award with even better music.”