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Feb 28, 2021
On Sunday, Feb. 28, the 18th Korean Music Awards was held and live-streamed through the Naver NOW platform. Here are all the winners.
As we leave Feb. behind and enter into Mar., the 18th Korean Music Awards announced their winners on the last day of the month. This annual awards ceremony awards both independent and mainstream artists and groups across various genres.
Unlike most award ceremonies, which utilize fan votes, the Korean Music Awards select their winners through a panel of music industry professionals, journalists, music critics, and more.
Notable Wins at the 18th Korean Music Awards
The 18th Korean Music Awards was originally scheduled to be held on Feb. 27 but was postponed a day due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the event, LEENALCHI won big by scoring three trophies; Artist of the Year, Best Modern Rock Song, and Best Crossover Album. LEENALCHI is highly praised in South Korea for making use of pansori, a traditional form of musical storytelling.