The Hanteo Music Awards (, formerly named the Hanteo Awards before 2021) is a music awards show which is held annually presented by Hanteo Global Inc.. The winners were selected based on various indices, such as Physical Album, Digital Music, Social, Media, Global Authentication, Portal, and Fandom that made a big impact on the music industry in the course of the year.
The first ceremony was held online for awards in all categories in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent further spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of both fans and artists. In 2022, Hanteo Global hosted its very first in-person awards show in honor of the chart's 30th anniversary.
Ceremonies Edition Year Date of ceremony City Venue Hosts 29th 2021 December 20, 2021 Online Ceremony December 27, 2021 January 3, 2022 January 7, 2022 January 10, 2022 30th 2022 February 10–11, 2023 Seoul Jamsil Arena Eugene, Shin Dong-yup, Hyunsuk and Baekseung 31st 2023 February 17–18, 2024 Dongdaemun Design Plaza Changmin 32nd 2024 February 15–16, 2025 Jangchung Arena Jinyoung and Miyeon 33rd 2025 February 15, 2026 KSPO Dome Lee Chan-won and Tiffany Young
Criteria The table below shows the score composition.
+Final Score Composition Category Hanteo Global score Global voting score Judging score Best Artist (Daesang) 50% 20% 30% Best Album (Daesang) Best Song (Daesang) Best Performance (Daesang) Artist of the Year (Bonsang) 40% 30% Global Artist Award 50% 50% Post Generation Award 40% 30% 30% Emerging Artist Award Rookie of the Year Award WhosFandom Award 100% Special Award 30% 40% 30% Trend Award 70%
Voting for the four Daesang categories will not be separately conducted, but the voting score will be reflected based on the results of the 'Artist of the Year Awards' voting.
The table below shows the score composition.
+Final Score Composition Total score Voting score 35% Global Voting Score
Final Score Composition: 65% Total Score + 35% Global Fandom Voting Total score consists of Physical Album, Digital Music, Media, Global Authentication, Portal, and Fandom indices. Special Award criteria: 100% based Global Fan Voting Initial Chodong Record Award criteria: 100% first-week album sales of a release. Sub-category: Initial Chodong Record Award Top 10, Male Group Top 3, Female Group Top 3, Male Solo Top 3, Female Solo Top 3, a Male Rookie Award, and a Female Rookie Award.
Categories Best Artist (Daesang) is given to the artist who demonstrated the greatest impact on the music industry. Best Album (Daesang) is given to the album which demonstrated the greatest impact on the music industry. Best Song (Daesang) is given to the song which demonstrated the greatest impact on the music industry. Best Performance (Daesang) is given to the artist who demonstrated the performance that had a great impact on the music industry. Artist of the Year (Bonsang) is the representative of the year who achieved good results in various indicators, such as physical records, digital music, social, media, global, portal, and fandom, and was also selected by global fandom. Global Artist Award is given to selected artists that were loved by fans from outside of Korea and all over the world for their outstanding performances overseas. Through comprehensive global indicators, awards are given for each continent, including Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, North America, and South America. Post Generation Award is given to artists who are expected to actively promote in the future from their achievements and growth in various fields this year and the leaders of K-pop's next generation. Emerging Artist Award is given to artists with potential considering their achievements in various fields this year. It sends support to the artists who will grow and create a bright future. Rookie of the Year Award is given to the new artist who debuted and is expected to actively promote in the future. Special Award is an award given to several artists who promote in special genres and areas with physical albums, digital music and social media. Trend Award is given to artists who led the trend of K-pop this year, suggested a new turning point with their music or promotion and worthy of focus in the future. WhosFandom Award is an award given to both the artist and their fandom based on 100% fan votes.
Initial Chodong Record Award is given to the artists who recorded top 10 in first-week sales of a release in that year. It is awarded based on the album sales data that were automatically counted from more than 1,200 K-pop album stores in both South Korea and international. Artist Award is an award given to artists who have had a huge influence in the music industry during the course of the year. Rookie Award is given in honor for new artist (debut date until their second year of debuting) with the most achievements in the music industry during the course of the year.
Initial Chodong Record Award YearWinners 2021 BTS Seventeen NCT Dream NCT 127 EXO Baekhyun Enhypen Lisa Ateez Stray Kids
Artist Award Solo Year Winner(s) Male Solo Female Solo 2021 Baekhyun D.O. Wonho Lisa Rosé IU
Group Year Winner(s) Male Group Female Group 2021 BTS Stray Kids NCT Dream Twice Itzy Aespa
Rookie Award Year Winner(s) Male Group Female Group 2021 Epex Ive
WhosFandom Award Year Winner(s) Group Fandom 2021 BTS Army Treasure Treasure Maker Seventeen Carat
Special Award Trot Year Winner(s) 2021 Lim Young-woong
OST Year Winner(s) 2021 Lee Mu-jin
Discontinued Awards
Album Award +General Album Year Winner(s) Album 2009 G-Dragon Heartbreaker 2010 Super Junior Bonamana 2011 Mr. Simple 2012 Sexy, Free & Single 2013 EXO XOXO 2014 Overdose 2015 Exodus 2016 BTS Wings 2017 You Never Walk Alone
+Trot Album Year Winner(s) Album 2009 Byeolbanchi Byeol Damoa 2010 Sim Soo-bong Beautiful Love (Shim Soo-Bong 30th Anniversary) 2011 Shin Yu Luxury Trot of Shin Yu 2012 Super Junior-T Rokkugo 2013 Sim Soo-bong Best of Best 2014 Super Star Gayo Party Super Star Gayo Party 2015 Hong Jin-young Life Note 2016 Cho Hang-jo, Hong Jin-young, Shin Yu|, Jo Jung-min, Chu Ga-yeoul, Yu Ji-na, Jin Mi-ryeong, Geum Jan Di Good Song 40 + 2 2017 Jang Yoon-jeong Jang Yoon-jeong Best Vol. 2
Singer Award (Album based) Year Winner(s) 2011 Super Junior
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