32nd Hanteo Music Awards: TXT, aespa win Daesang on day 1

A slew of music acts such as ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, DAY6, (G)I-DLE, and LE SSERAFIM were awarded the Bonsang honours.

The 32nd Hanteo Music Awards (HMA) commenced on February 15, 2025, at Jangchung Arena in Seoul, celebrating the remarkable achievements of K-pop artists over the past year. The first day of the two-day event was marked by outstanding performances and the recognition of artists who have significantly influenced the global music scene.

The Daesang (Grand Prize) winners on day 1 were aespa that bagged the Best Artist while TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) grabbed Best Performance. aespa expressed their gratitude upon receiving the Best Artist award, acknowledging the immense support from their fans and reaffirming their commitment to delivering exceptional music. TXT, honoured with the Best Performance award, also conveyed appreciation to their supporters and emphasised their dedication to their craft.

A slew of music acts such as ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, DAY6, (G)I-DLE, and LE SSERAFIM were awarded the Bonsang honours.

Check out the Day 1 winners of the 32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024:

Artist of the Year (Bonsang): Stray Kids, aespa, TWS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), (G)I-DLE, DAY6, LE SSERAFIM, ENHYPEN, (G)I-DLE, LE SSERAFIM, ENHYPEN

Emerging Artist: ARTMS

Post Generation: EPEX

Global Generation Icon: (G)I-DLE

Global Artist in Oceania: TXT's Yeonjun

Global Artist in North America: TXT

Global Artist in Asia: PLAVE

Global Artist in South America: BLACKPINK's Rose

Global Artist in Europe: BTS' Jimin

Global Artist in Africa: ATEEZ

Blooming Star - Male: NOWADAYS

Blooming Star - Female: SAY MY NAME

Global Rising Star: tripleS

Grand Wave Musician: Kim Jaejoong

The Most Prime Solo: (G)I-DLE's Minnie

Top Touring Artist: TXT

Best Artist (DAESANG): aespa

Best Performance (DAESANG): TXT

Whos Fandom Awards (pre-announced): HERO GENERATION (Lim Young Woong), MIRACLE (OH MY GIRL)

The Hanteo Music Awards, organised by Hanteo Global, are renowned for recognizing artists based on Hanteo Chart data, reflecting their popularity and success in the music industry. The event continues to be a significant platform for honoring the contributions of K-pop artists worldwide.

Fans can anticipate additional categories and winners as the celebration of K-pop excellence continues today.