Red Velvet’s Irene, KISS OF LIFE’s Natty, and Nam Ji-hyun Appointed as MCs for “2025 KGMA”

The organizing committee for the K-pop awards show “KGMA” announced on the 25th that Red Velvet’s Irene, KISS OF LIFE’s Natty, and actress Nam Ji-hyun will serve as MCs for “2025 KGMA,” which will be held over two days—November 14 and 15—at Inspire Arena in Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon. On the first day, November 14, Irene and Nam Ji-hyun will host the event, while on the second day, Natty and Nam Ji-hyun will each take turns hosting. Notably, Nam Ji-hyun has been selected as a MC for the second consecutive year, following her appointment last year, and she will lead the awards show on both days this year. The KGMA organizing committee stated, “We chose artists who symbolize K-pop and its fanbases as MCs. Irene, Natty, and Nam Ji-hyun will excellently guide K-pop artists and fans through their K-pop dreams over the two days.” Irene debuted with Red Velvet in August 2014 and has released various songs such as “Ice Cream Cake,” “Red Flavor,” “Picaboo,” “Russian Roulette,” “Psycho,” “Bad Boy,” “Queendom,” and “Feel My Rhythm.” Last November, she released her first solo album, showcasing her unique musical style. Natty debuted with KISS OF LIFE in July 2023 and has gained popularity through songs like “Shh,” “Bad News,” “Iglu,” “Midas Touch,” “Sticky,” and “Lips Hips Kiss.” Born in Thailand, she became known to the public through JYP’s girl group audition program “Sixteen.” Nam Ji-hyun made her acting debut in 2004 and has appeared in various genre-based dramas such as “Suspicious Partner,” “The King’s Affection,” and “Good Partner.” Last year, she helped drive SBS’s drama to the highest ratings with “Good Partner,” and she received praise for her steady hosting skills at last year’s KGMA, leading to her appointment as a MC again this year. It is worth watching how she will create chemistry with the new MC team this year, having previously worked together with NewJeans’s Hanni and aespa’s Winter last year. “2025 KGMA” will feature artists who have received widespread love from domestic and international fans throughout the year and have achieved significant success in various categories of popular music, including K-pop, bands, and trot. The event is organized by Ilgan Sports (Idaily M), co-hosted by the KGMA organizing committee, Creating, and DODI, with official fan voting currently taking place through a fancast app.