aespa's Winter and actress Nam Ji Hyun are teaming up to host the 1st Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA)!

On September 11, the KGMA organizing committee revealed that Winter and Nam Ji Hyun will be the MCs for the second day of the awards ceremony, which will take place on November 16 and 17 at Inspire Arena in Incheon.

Previously, it was announced that NewJeans' Hanni and Nam Ji Hyun would take the stage as MCs for the first day on November 16.

The KGMA committee stated, "Just like the first day, outstanding female artists will take on the role of MCs for the second day as well. They were selected as symbolic representatives of the new era and the new music awards show KGMA is launching."

Winter, representing K-pop as one of the MCs, is the main vocalist of aespa, a leading girl group in the 4th generation. Known for her powerful vocals and unique tone, Winter has taken part in various OSTs and duets, showcasing her versatility.

Fans worldwide have fallen for her "cold beauty" visuals paired with her down-to-earth and adorable personality.

Nam Ji Hyun, who will host both days of the event, is currently starring in the hit drama Good Partner, where she plays a passionate rookie lawyer.

The drama has topped SBS’s viewer ratings this year, thanks in part to her captivating performance. Nam, who debuted as a child actress in 2004, has built an impressive career with notable roles in Queen Seondeok, Suspicious Partner, and 100 Days My Prince.

Fans can expect Nam Ji Hyun to engage with them throughout both days of the KGMA, bringing her charm and energy to the stage!

The 2024 KGMA will celebrate artists who have made a huge impact in K-pop, trot, bands, and more across Korea and internationally over the past year. It’s shaping up to be a major event where fans and artists come together for a musical celebration.

The first lineup for KGMA includes big names like NewJeans, NiziU, aespa, ATEEZ, ZEROBASEONE, and Taemin, with more announcements to come soon.

In charge of this year’s awards is Han Dong-chul, CEO of Funky Studio, who’s known for producing iconic shows like MAMA, Show Me the Money, and Produce 101. With his experience, fans are definitely in for an unforgettable show!

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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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