21st Korean Music Awards
| 21st Korean Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 29, 2024 |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | Silica Gel NewJeans (3) |
| Most nominations | Beenzino NewJeans Silica Gel (5) |
| Musician of the Year | Silica Gel |
| Album of the Year | Beenzino – Nowitzki |
| Song of the Year | NewJeans – "Ditto" |
| Website | koreanmusicawards |
The 21st Korean Music Awards was held in Seoul, South Korea on February 29, 2024. Hosted by the Korean Music Awards Selection Committee and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, the ceremony recognized the best music released in South Korea between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023.
Unlike other South Korean music awards, the Korean Music Awards are based on musical achievement rather than record sales. Winners are determined by the Korean Music Awards Selection Committee panel comprising music critics, radio show producers, academics, and other music industry professionals.
Nominations were announced on January 26, 2024. Girl group NewJeans, rapper Beenzino, and rock band Silica Gel received the most nominations with five. With three, NewJeans and Silica Gel won the most awards.