From Christmas spectaculars to heart-stopping special stages, South Korea‘s year-end awards season does not mess around – so get ready, K-pop and K-drama fans! In this blog we’ll walk you through the most popular year-end events, awards shows, & more to help you plan your next trip.
For those who wish to attend, see below for theย dates and schedule of the upcoming events!
1. Melon Music Awards 2025 (MMA) – Dec 20
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The Melon Music Awards is one of Korea’s major music award shows, taking place annually to celebrate successful domestic artists. Winners are selected based on digital sales and online votes collected from the online music store Melon.
- Date: December 20th, 2025
- Venue: Gocheok Sky Dome
- Artists: JENNIE, aespa, G-DRAGON, IVE, PLAVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, NCT WISH, ILLIT, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, Jay Park, 10CM, ZICO, EXO, WOODZ, HANRORO, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, & more!
2. KBS Gayo Daechukje –ย Dec 19
One of theย popular annual year-end events,ย KBS Gayo Daechukje, also known asย the KBS Music Festival, is held by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). The best artists are selected by viewers’ text-message vote and the event often includes holiday-themed special stages.
- Date: Dec 19, 2025
- Location: Incheon Songdo Convensia
- Hosts: Jang Doyeon, Moon Sangmin, Minji (illit)
- Artists: aespa, LE SSERAFIM, STAYC, fromis_9, NCT DREAM (Mark, Haechan), CNBLUE, Jannabi, Lovelyz, P1Harmony, EVNNE, The Boyz, tripleS, Kiss of Life, 10cm, Lee Chanwon, n.SSign & more
3. SBS 2025 Gayo Daejeon – Dec 25
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The SBS Awards Festival (SBS) celebrates all the accomplishments in the TV programs hosted by the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) throughout the year. As a part of the SBS Awards Festival, SBS Gayo Daejeon features the best artists of the year in the K-pop industry. This event is easily one of the most famous year-end K-pop specials as it airs live on Christmas every year.
- Date: December 25th, 2025 (Thu)
- Location: INSPIRE Arena
- Line-up: Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, BABYMONSTER, ALLDAY PROJECT
BONUS:ย Don’t miss the summer version of this awards show happening in August! Get your tickets to theย SBS GAYO DAEJEON SUMMERย here!
Check out even more K-pop events with SBS:
4. MBC Gayo Daejejeon 2025 – Dec 31
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MBC Gayo Daejejeonย is one of the best annual year-end music shows featuring a star-studded line-up! The MBC, one of the 3 major broadcast corporations in South Korea hosts the show on New Year’s Eve every year.
- Date:ย December 31st, 2025
- Location:ย MBC
- Line-up: aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, ILLIT, ITZY, IVE, izna, KickFlip,ย KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, LUCY, MEOVV, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, NEXZ, NMIXX, PLAVE, RIIZE, Stray Kids, THE BOYZ, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TREASURE, TWS, YB, ZEROBASEONE, Minho & more
5. Asia Artist Awards 2025 – Dec 6
The Asia Artist Awards (AAA) is an annual awards ceremony that honors outstanding achievements in the fields of music, television, and film across Asia. Established in 2016, the AAA seeks to celebrate the diversity and excellence of the entertainment industry in the region.
- Date: December 6, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: KAOHSIUNG NATIONAL STADIUM, Taiwan
- Line-up:ย NEXZ, RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, MONSTA X, MEOVV, Stray Kids, xikers, IVE, AHOF, ASH ISLAND, ATEEZ, CORTIS, TWS, KickFlip, & more
6. Golden Disc Awards 2025 – Jan 10
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Presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea, the Golden Disc Awards recognize the most outstanding musical achievements throughout the year. This year, the event celebrates its 40th anniversary with a spectacular lineup, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the most popular K-pop stars of the year perform their hit songs all on the same stage.
- Date: January 10, 2026
- Location: Taipei Dome
- Line-up:ย ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ENHYPEN, IVE, izna, LE SSERAFIM, NCT WISH, ZEROBASEONE, ARrC, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, CLOSE YOUR EYES, JENNIE, KiiiKiii, MONSTA X, Stray Kids, TWS, & more
7. D Awards Music Awards 2026 – Feb 11
Join us for the highly anticipatedย 2026 D Awards, where we will celebrate the global impact of K-pop! This exciting event will take place onย February 11, 2026, at theย Hwajeong Gymnasiumย inย Korean University, Seoul. You can choose between ground-standingย andย 2F seatingย ticket options. Remember, tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours quickly!
- Date: February 11, 2026
- Location: Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium
- Line-up: P1Harmony, ENHYPEN, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, AHOF, BOYNEXTDOOR, 82MAJOR, QWER, izna, FIFTY FIFTY, Hi-Fi Un!corn & more
8. 33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2026 – Feb 15
Hanteo Music Awards is hosted by Hanteo Chart, which started its service in 1993. Hanteo Chart is the world’s one and only real-time music chart with K-pop bit data. This year, it presents the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards to celebrate the global K-pop festival with K-pop fans worldwide.
- Date: February 15th, 2026
- Venue: KSPO Dome
- Line-up: ATEEZ, KYUHYUN, LUCY, Hearts2Hearts, ARTMS, Kim HeeJae, Park JiHyeon, Son TaeJin, Lee ChanWon, Hwang KaRam, Billlie, xikers, idntt, WEi, Yoon Jongshin, tripleS, & more
9. Circle Chart Music Awards 2026 – TBA
Circle Chart Music Awards (former Gaon Chart Music Awards) is one of the biggest K-pop awards that celebrate the most popular songs and artists of the year. The awards are granted based on sales of songs and albums in the previous year.
- Date: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Location: Busan
- Line-up: TBA
Check out more K-pop shows & activities in Seoul!
- Seoul Hallyu K-pop Full Day Tour
- K-Pop/ K-Comedy: Kokoon Show in K-Pop Stage Hongdae
- MBC Drama Studio 1 Day Tour (+ Drama Rehearsal Visit/ King of Masked Singer Rehearsal Visit option)
- Seoul Walking Tour: Seongsu-dong Cafes, Shopping, K-pop & Culture
Read more on K-pop in Korea on our blog below:
- Ultimate Guide to Annual KโPop Festivals & Award Shows (2025)
- How to Attend K-pop Events in Korea | International Fan Guide
- 10 Things All K-Pop Fans Must Experience in Seoul
Stay tuned for more info on K-pop award ceremonies! Don’t forget to check out Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop, for K-pop concert tickets and experiences in Korea.
[Photo Credits]
Seoul Music Awards Official Website
Circle Music Awards Official Website
MBC Offical Website
SBS Official website
KBS Official Website
Asia Artist Awards Website
Melon Music Awards Website
Golden Disc Awards Website
Hanteo Chart Music Awards Website
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Yes, the time is in KST. ๐
Can i ask how to get a ticket close to bts and momoland please
give me a ticket close to bts and momoland
how much????????
CAN I ASK TO YOU HOW TO GET TICKET
Hi Christine! Please visit our website and find many interesting K-pop packages here: https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
At what time the song festival will be release with english subtitle?
I mean kbs world song festival
Sorry, we have no information regarding your inquiry.
Sorry, we have no information regarding your inquiry.
For KBS Drama Awards I think it’s Kim Ji Won and not Kim So Hyun
Sorry for the confusion! We will update the info, thank you very much! ๐
next years will be updated right? recomended this site admin (y). wait for next update :)))
We will try our best to update next year as well. ๐
Does anyone know how i can get 2 tickets to this show?
oh I thought there will be a drama award on the 30th of December …so there is no awards on that day ? I mean any drama awards ?
Sorry for the confusion! There will be MBC Drama Awards on Dec 30, 2016. ๐
I know this is way too early, but do you have any idea when is the earliest date u will know about this year’s year-end festivals? I need to plan and buy the plane ticket at least one month before the festivals start. Thanks!
Hello Misha! Unfortunately, the dates for the year-end festivals and events are usually released few weeks before the actual dates. This goes the same for the ticket sales. We will try our best to update the information as soon as the dates are released! Thank you. ๐
They just announced the line up for KBS Song Festival and I am wondering how I can get tickets to attend?
Hi Kylee, as we have updated, the tickets are applied via the official website. Please find the link in the post. You’ll have to have an account on KBS.
Will you be updating this list as the tickets application periods are announced? Also, is the website usually easy to navigate when they ARE announced (specifically for KBS Song Festival)? Thanks!
Hi Ruby, we are updating this post as new information is released. Unfortunately, those websites of broadcasters are mainly in Korean. If you read Korean, it will be easy to navigate.
Just booked my tickets through trazy for the seoul music awards during my upcoming trip. I received my confirmation email, but was wondering how and when I would receive the ticket.
Dear Jared, please contact inquiry@trazy.com for the booking questions! Thank you in advance. ๐
will you sell tickets for MAMA 2018 and Melon Music Awards 2018. Hope you will..
Hi Lj,
We do not have plans to provide booking service for the event mentioned at the moment. We would recommend you to contact at ‘inquiry@trazy.com’ a month before the concert date for more exact information ๐
Hi Team,
To apply via KBS and MBC website, do we need a Korean ID to create an account then to apply?
Hi Fatin! We are sorry that we are not carrying the information you requested for at the moment ๐
what do I have to do if I want to have SBS Gayo Daejeon (SBS Music Awards) or The 33rd Golden Disc Awards ticket? Do you have any tips? I want to go in 2019/2020
Hi Xuan Tran! We are sorry but we do not have a plan to sell the tickets of the mentioned event at the moment. We will open the deal as long as we get to contract with the event organizer. We recommend you to check our website regularly. Thank you.
what do I have to do if I want to have SBS Gayo Daejeon (SBS Music Awards) or The 33rd Golden Disc Awards ticket? Do you have any tips? I want to go in 2019/2020
Thank you
Why they didn’t included Mnet Asian Music Awards 2019
Hi Akahaya! Mama will be held in Japan this year. Instead, you can find other fascinating events on our website here: https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
Hi its already november 2019. May i know when is the SBS Gayo Daejeon December 2019 ticket open for purchase?
Hi Min Manan!
We are sorry but we do not have a plan to sell the tickets of the mentioned event at the moment. We will open the deal as long as we get to contract with the event organizer. We recommend you check our website regularly here:
https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
When is the Seoul Music Awards? When is it expected?
Hi Jay! We are sorry but we do not have a plan to sell the tickets of the mentioned event at the moment. We will open the deal as long as we get to contract with the event organizer. We recommend you check our website regularly. here: https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
Hi I would like to know if blackpink will attend any of these and when is kbs drama awards? Many thanks.
Hi Anee! Please check KBS official website for the information. You can find many other events you won’t want to miss on our website. Please visit our website here: https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
Hello,
How can I get tickets for KBS Festival? ๐
Hi Amy! We are sorry but we do not have a plan to sell the tickets of the mentioned event at the moment. We will open the deal as long as we get to contract with the event organizer. We recommend you check our website regularly. here: https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
Hi I want to know if blackpink will attend ๐ญ
Please we need them in award show it’s hard we vote all day and night to see them๐ญ
Hi ASEEL! Please check the event organizer’s official website for the information. On our website, you can check various music awards tickets. https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/k-pop-k-drama
Hey, really a great article. Looking for further post.
Where is momoland line up
Hi,
This article is about the awards which were held in 2019 and early-2020.
Thank you.