Korean Music Awards 2026: BLACKPINK’s Jennie makes history at KMA; full winners list REVEALED

by - February 27, 2026


South Korea's 23rd Korean Music Awards (KMA) ceremony was celebrated with fanfare in Seoul. It is often referred to as South Korea's Grammy Awards. These awards primarily value music quality, innovation, and artistry. This year's gala featured several artists, but one of the most talked about was Blackpink's Jennie. With her album Ruby and hit single like JENNIE, Jennie won big awards in the K-pop categories, proving her popularity and talent.Speaking of the major wins, every award at KMA is judged by music critics, journalists, and industry experts. This time, Effie got six nominations, while Jennie and NMIXX got five nominations each. But the biggest winner was Lee Chan-hyuk, who showed his versatility by winning three awards.

In the K-pop categories, Jennie won Best K-Pop Song for Like Jennie and Best K-Pop Album for Ruby. Her win was special because she achieved this success based only on her art without depending on the votes of the fans.


Jennie Kim was born in Seoul in 1996. She is a South Korean singer, rapper, and fashion icon. She trained under YG Entertainment before debuting with Blackpink in 2016. In 2018, she became the first Blackpink member to launch a solo career with Solo, gaining international acclaim. Jennie speaks English fluently, and people recognize her for both her musical and fashion style.


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