aespa and Lee Seung-yoon Win Three Awards Each, Including Album of the Year for “Short Story: Moments”

K-pop girl group aespa and singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yun, along with modern rock band Short Story: Moments, claimed the top honors at the 22nd Korean Music Awards. On the 27th, aespa received the Song of the Year award and Best K-pop Song award for “Supernova,” a track that gained massive popularity since their Debut. They also won Best K-pop Album award for their first full-length album “Armageddon,” which featured “Supernova,” securing them three awards in total. Currently on the “SINGK: Parallel Line” world tour, aespa shared their thoughts through a video message. The members stated, “It is an honor to receive an award again after three years. We will work hard this year to repay the love many people have shown us.” Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yun also achieved three awards with his third full-length album “Yeokseong,” winning Musician of the Year, Best Rock Song award for “Yeokseong,” and Best Modern Rock Song award for “Bokpo.” In his acceptance speech, Lee Seung-yun said, “The moment I feel I have done well in making music is when I realize my songs resonate with the emotions and moments of our time. I will interpret this award as proof that my music stays connected to the present era rather than ignoring it.” He added, “I want to become music that quietly takes root in someone’s drawer, pocket, potted plant, or passenger seat over time.” The Album of the Year award went to band Short Story: Moments’ “Eumakmanse.” This album, which organically blends various genres from classical to traditional Korean music, was praised from its release as marking a significant milestone in Korean popular music history. The selection committee described “Eumakmanse” as “an elegant yet passionate ode to humanity that encourages everyone walking into the flames together.” Short Story: Moments won two awards, including Album of the Year and Best Modern Rock Album award. The band’s Leader, Short Story, said in his acceptance speech, “Receiving an award does not prove that I am a better musician. The true meaning of this award lies in moving forward together as a group.” Meanwhile, the Rookie of the Year award was given to folk duo Sanmanhan Siseon. G-Dragon received the Best Rap & Hip-hop Song award for his new song “Power” after seven years, while John Park won Best Pop Album award for his first full-length album “PSST!”. The Korean Music Awards are known as Korea’s equivalent of the Grammy Awards, focusing on high artistic quality, with critics, journalists, and academic experts serving as members of the selection committee.