The nominees for the K-POP category at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards have been officially announced.
Scheduled to take place on December 12, 2024, this year’s ceremony will once again highlight the global prominence of K-POP artists.
Let’s explore the background of the newly established K-POP category, last year’s achievements, and the nominees making waves this year.

1. Background of the K-POP Category in the Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards have rarely established separate categories for regional music. Historically, only Latin music was given its own category, reflecting the significance of the Hispanic population in the U.S.
So, why was the K-POP category introduced?

K-POP has transcended its roots, becoming a global trendsetter and a dominant force in the music industry. Recognizing this, the 2023 Billboard Music Awards created the K-POP category to celebrate its unique musical style, passionate fandom, and outstanding commercial success.

This decision was more than a simple addition of a new category; it was a formal acknowledgment of K-POP’s impact and independence as a global music phenomenon.

2. Reactions to the Introduction of the K-POP Category

2.1 Positive Reactions

The new category was met with enthusiasm from both K-POP fans and global music enthusiasts:

• K-POP fandoms’ celebration: The recognition of K-POP as an independent category was seen as a culmination of the fans’ relentless support and dedication.
• Recognition in mainstream music: The category provides K-POP artists with a well-deserved opportunity to be evaluated and celebrated on the global stage, fostering greater diversity in the music industry.
• A platform for global connection: Fans worldwide now have a dedicated space to celebrate the achievements of their favorite K-POP artists, strengthening their bond with them.

2.2 Negative Reactions

However, some voiced concerns about the implications of the new category:

• Commercial strategies in K-POP: Critics argued that K-POP relies heavily on fan-driven sales tactics and multiple album versions, raising questions about the authenticity of its achievements.
• Reduced competition: By creating a separate category, K-POP artists may lose the opportunity to compete directly with artists from other genres, limiting their visibility in broader categories.

3. Major K-POP Achievements and Performances in 2023

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards marked a historic year with the debut of the K-POP category, celebrating significant wins by leading K-POP artists:

• Top Global K-POP Artist: NewJeans earned multiple nominations, including this prestigious award, cementing their status as rising stars.
• Top K-POP Touring Artist: BLACKPINK was recognized for their highly successful world tour.
• Top K-POP Album: Stray Kids’ third studio album, ★★★★★ (5-STAR), won this award, and their performance during the event captivated audiences.
• Top Global K-POP Song: BTS’s Jungkook secured this honor with his hit Seven, showcasing his global appeal as a solo artist.

K-POP artists also made waves in non-K-POP categories, achieving remarkable feats and further solidifying their influence.

4. 2024 Billboard Music Awards K-POP Nominees

This year’s K-POP category features a stellar lineup of artists beloved by fans worldwide.

The artist with the most nominations at this year’s ceremony is BTS’s Jungkook. He has been nominated in multiple categories, including Top Song Sales Artist, Top Global K-POP Artist, Top K-POP Album, Top Selling Song, and Top Global Song, with two songs making the list.

In the Top Duo/Group category, Stray Kids has earned a nomination.
In the Top Song Sales Artist category, BTS’s Jungkook is also a nominee.

For the second consecutive year, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has been nominated in the K-POP category.

The Top Global K-POP Artist nominees include ENHYPEN, Jimin, Jungkook, Stray Kids, and Tomorrow X Together (TXT).
In the Top K-POP Touring Artist category, the nominees are ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, and Tomorrow X Together (TXT).

In the Top K-POP Album category, ATEEZ’s THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL, Jungkook’s GOLDEN, and Stray Kids’ ROCK-STAR and ATE have been nominated.

For Top Global K-POP Song, girl groups ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM have been nominated.

The Billboard Music Awards’ K-POP category has evolved into more than just a segment of the ceremony. It is now a symbolic platform that showcases the strength and global influence of Korean music.
We look forward to seeing how K-POP artists will continue to make history in 2024!

The 2024 BBMAs will take place on December 13 at 10 a.m. KST.
Billboard has announced that this year’s ceremony will utilize multi-channel partnerships to provide broader accessibility.In addition to traditional TV broadcasts, the event will be available via streaming and digital platforms. It will air on FOX in the U.S. and the Amazon Fire TV Channel, and will also be streamed on Paramount+.
Performances can be viewed on Billboard.com, as well as through the BBMAs and Billboard social media channels.

They have been teasing their debut for a month now by releasing teaser videos on the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, creating anticipation.

They held a debut showcase for the title track ‘Magnetic’ from their first mini-album ‘SUPER REAL ME’.

From track 1 to track 4, Bang Si-hyuk participated in lyric writing and composition.

I’LL-IT is the third girl group from HYBE. The group name ‘I’LL-IT’ combines the willful and proactive determination (‘I Will’) with the pronoun denoting something special (‘IT’), embodying the identity of ‘girls with infinite possibilities who can be anything.’

The debut song ‘Magnetic’ expresses the feelings of being attracted to someone like a magnet, capturing the innocent emotions of teenagers who are straightforward about their feelings towards someone they like. It’s made with addictive choruses. (Already addicted to the melody…! )

I’LL-IT Member Introduction

*Photo Source – HYBE*

[ILLIT -Magnetic Lyrics]

Baby
I’m just trying to play it cool
But I just can’t hide that
I want you

Wait a minute 이게 뭐지?
내 심장이 lub-dub
자꾸만 뛰어

저 멀리서도 oh my gosh!
끌어당겨 you’re my crush!
초능력처럼

거대한 자석이 된 것만 같아 my heart
네 모든 게 내 맘에 달라붙어버려 boy

We’re magnetized 인정할게
This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic
U U U U U U U U super 이끌림
You You You You like it’s magnetic
U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE
Dash-da-da Dash-da-da Dash-da
Like it’s magnetic
BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE
Dash-da-da Dash-da-da
Baby don’t say no

정반대 같아 our type
넌 J 난 완전 P
S와 N 극이지만
그래서 끌리지

내가 만들래 green light

여잔 배짱이지
So let’s go let’s go
Let’s go let’s go

숨기고 싶지 않아 자석 같은 my heart
내 맘의 끌림대로 너를 향해 갈게 boy

We’re magnetized 인정할게
This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic
U U U U U U U U super 이끌림
You You You You like it’s magnetic
U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

No push and pull
전속력으로 너에게 갈게
(In a rush in a rush)

Our chemistry
난 과몰입해 지금 순간에
(Baby you’re my crush you’re my crush)

No push and pull
네게 집중 후회는 안 할래
(Gonna dash gonna dash)
Never holding back
직진해 yeah

This time I want
You You You You like it’s magnetic
U U U U U U U U super 이끌림
You You You You like it’s magnetic
U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE
Dash-da-da Dash-da-da Dash-da
Like it’s magnetic
BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE
Dash-da-da Dash-da-da
Baby don’t say no

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