2025 KGMA Unveils 4th Lineup: NEXZ, THE BOYZ, XIKERs, WOODZ & More Set to Shine
The stage is set for the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iMBank' (2025 KGMA) as the organizing committee officially announced the fourth wave of performing artists. The highly anticipated lineup features powerhouse groups NEXZ, THE BOYZ, XIKERs, along with solo artist WOODZ, CRAVITY, and fromis_9, promising a spectacular display of talent.
NEXZ, known for their dynamic performances, has been making waves with their second mini-album 'OH! MY! LOVE!' and Japanese EP 'ONE,' achieving notable success on charts both domestically and in Japan. They are currently preparing for a Korean comeback slated for October. THE BOYZ continues to impress with their aggressive album promotions this year, releasing their third full album 'REVERSE' and tenth mini-album 'REBOOT,' and are currently on their fourth world tour, 'THE BOYZ <ZENE)’s Z’.
XIKERs, recognized as rising global stars, saw their album 'HOUSE OF TRICKY : TRIAL AND ERROR' chart at number 3 on the Billboard World Albums and number 4 on the Emerging Artists chart. They recently concluded their successful world tour, 'ROAD TO GT : KINGDOM'. WOODZ, a testament to enduring talent, experienced a viral resurgence with his self-composed track 'DIZZY' hitting number one on music charts and music shows during his military service. Post-discharge, he has garnered enthusiastic responses at various music festivals and is set to make a comeback with his digital single 'I'LL NEVER LOVE AGAIN' on the 24th, following the pre-release visualizer for 'SMASHING CONCRETE'.
CRAVITY has showcased their evolving artistry with their second full album 'CODENAME : CROOT', demonstrating a limitless spectrum and consistent growth. As winners of Mnet's 'Road to Kingdom : ACE', they continue to captivate audiences with their outstanding performances during their ongoing fan concert tour. fromis_9 solidified their 'summer queen' status with their sixth mini-album's title track 'DOWOON' receiving immense love this summer. They have been proving their live performance prowess at various events, including university festivals, and are currently embarking on their first world tour across 10 cities in 4 countries.
The 2025 KGMA, organized by Ilgan Sports, aims to set a new paradigm in the Korean music industry and will be held on November 14th and 15th at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. This marks the second year for the awards ceremony, following its successful inaugural event last year. The awards will consider music and album data, with fan voting also playing a significant role.