The CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022 to Open a New Chapter of K-pop Award Ceremonies

The CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022 to Open a New Chapter of K-pop Award Ceremonies The newly rebranded ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ is being held today (February 18th) at 6PM KST at the KSPO DOME, thus opening a new chapter of K-pop award ceremonies. Hosted by a 2MC team of NCT’s DOYOUNG and MIYEON from (G)I-DLE, a total of 12 artists including aespa, BE`O, ENHYPEN, Kep1er, NMIXX, STAYC, TEMPEST, YENA, DOYOUNG (NCT), MIYEON ((G)I-DLE), BSS (SEVENTEEN), TOMORROW X TOGETHER (* in alphabetical order) will be appearing to fill the stage with various performances to captivate global viewers. The event will also be honoring various industry professionals whose efforts have kept K-pop thriving throughout 2022, including composers, lyricists, performance directors, visual directors, and performing musicians. Messaging regarding environmental awareness was repeated from last year’s event. The Awards participated in the ‘No Plastic’ campaign by providing eco-friendly water in paper packs and plant-based lids. The ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards’ draws on objective data compiled by CIRCLE CHART, which aggregates data across both domestic and global music platforms as well as physical album distributors. Formerly known as the ‘Gaonchart Music Awards’, the event has been rebranded as ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards’. In July 2022, Korea’s premier pop music chart ‘gaonchart’ entered into official partnerships with various global platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube to launch the ‘Global K-pop Chart’, which draws on K-pop related usage and traffic from all over the world. Presented by CIRCLE CHART and co-sponsored by the KMCA and SPOTV, the ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ will be broadcasted live for domestic viewers exclusively by SPOTV2 and STATV. In select areas of Southeast Asia the event will be broadcasted via the OTT service SPOTV NOW, and in all other areas (excluding the U.S. and Japan) by Idolplus, the LG U+ platform that specializes in everything idol-related. ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), December 2021: IVE ‘ELEVEN’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), January: Kep1er ‘WA DA DA’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), February: TAEYEON ‘INVU’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), March: (G)I-DLE ‘TOMBOY’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), April: IVE ‘LOVE DIVE’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), May: LE SSERAFIM ‘FEARLESS’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), June: BTS ‘Yet To Come’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), July: aespa ‘Girls’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), August: BLACKPINK ‘Pink Venom’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), September: BLACKPINK ‘Shut Down’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), October: LE SSERAFIM ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ ▲Artist of the Year (Digital Music), November: ITZY ‘Cheshire’ ▲Artist of the Year (Physical Album), 1st Quarter: NCT ‘Universe - The 3rd Album’ ▲Artist of the Year (Physical Album), 2nd Quarter: SEVENTEEN ‘4th Album `Face the Sun`’ ▲Artist of the Year (Physical Album), 3rd Quarter: BTS ‘Proof’ ▲Artist of the Year (Physical Album), 4th Quarter: Stray Kids ‘MAXIDENT’ ▲Rookie of the Year (Digital Music): NewJeans ‘Attention’ ▲Rookie of the Year (Physical Album): IVE ‘After LIKE’ ▲Record Production of the Year: Cube Entertainment ‘TOMBOY’ ▲Discovery of the Year (Hip Hop): BE`O ▲Discovery of the Year (Rock/Metal): YOUNHA ▲Composer of the Year: Ryan S. Jhun ▲Lyricist of the Year: Seo Ji Eum ▲Performer of the Year (Musical Instrument Performance): Choi In Sung ▲Performer of the Year (Chorus): Bae Sujeong ▲Style of the Year (Performance Director): Kim Eun Ju, BLACK.Q ▲Style of the Year (Visual Director): Park Min Hee ▲Hot Performer of the Year: ENHYPEN ▲World K-pop Star: TOMORROW X TOGETHER ▲International Song of the Year: The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber ‘Stay’ ▲International Rising Star of the Year: GAYLE ▲Music Steady Seller of the Year: Lim Young Woong ‘Love Always Runs Away’ ▲World K-pop Rookie: STAYC ▲Retail Album of the Year: BTS ‘Proof’ ▲Top Kit Seller of the Year: NCT ▲Social Hot Star of the Year: BTS ▲MuBeat Global Choice Award (Male): Lim Young Woong ▲MuBeat Global Choice Award (Female): BLACKPINK ▲Solo Artist of the Year (Female): NAYEON (TWICE) ▲Solo Artist of the Year (Male): Lim Young Woong ▲Group of the Year (Female): BLACKPINK ▲Group of the Year (Male): SEVENTEEN ▲New Icon of the Year: NMIXX, YENA ▲Idolplus Global Artist: BTS ▲Idolplus New Star: TEMPEST

Lineup of Presenters for ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ Announced, Including Lee Je-hoon, WE DEM BOYZ, Jung Ji-so, Cha Joo-Young, Hwang Je Seong, and Others

Lineup of Presenters for ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ Announced, Including Lee Je-hoon, WE DEM BOYZ, Jung Ji-so, Cha Joo-Young, Hwang Je Seong, and Others A who’s who of 2022’s hottest stars will be appearing as presenters at the ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’. The CIRCLE CHART Music Awards organizing committee announced that “Some of the biggest stars of 2022 will be appearing as presenters at the upcoming CIRCLE CHART Music Awards, including Kim Hoyoung, Park Jihyun, Lee Je-hoon, Vata & Ingyoo from WE DEM BOYZ, Jung Ji-so, Cha Joo-Young, Hye-ri, and Hwang Je Seong”. A large roster of actors will be presenting at the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards, including the following: There will be Lee Je-hoon, who will be re-appearing in the latest series , as well as Park Sung Hoon, Jung Ji-so, and Cha Joo-Young from the recent smash hit . Also set to appear are Park Jihyun, who played Mo Hyun-min in , Shin Seung-ho, who played Go Won in , Seo Hyun-woo, who played Kim Joong-don in , Hye-ri, who played Baek Dong-ju in , Kim Young-dae, who played Lee Heon in , Moon Sang-min and Oh Ye-ju from , and Kim Da-som, who portrayed Tae Jeong-won in . The lineup of entertainers who brought much joy to viewers throughout 2022 is also worth checking out. There’s Hwang Je Seong, whose parody of Sam Smith went viral, Kim Hoyoung, who’s proven himself the go-to guy for variety entertainment, Lee Yi-kyung and Lee Mijoo, who boasted an impressive chemistry on , the witticism-packed comedian Lee Jinho, as well as everyone’s favorite EBS character, Pengsoo. What’s more, composer / producer Yoon Il-sang, who was the driving force behind countless hit songs, will also be attending as presenter. The event will kick off flamboyantly with a dance performance by runners-up WE DEM BOYZ. The crew’s leader Vata and member Ingyoo will also be presenting awards. The ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’, set to take place at 6PM on February 18th at the KSPO DOME, will be broadcasted live via STATV and SPOTV2. An online livestream will also be provided for Korean mobile users and global viewers (excluding the U.S. and Japan) exclusively by Idolplus, the platform by LG U+ that specializes in everything idol-related.

DOYOUNG (NCT) and MIYEON ((G)I-DLE) Confirmed as MCs of ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’

DOYOUNG (NCT) and MIYEON ((G)I-DLE) Confirmed as MCs of ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ It has been confirmed that DOYOUNG of NCT and MIYEON of (G)I-DLE will be hosting the ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’. The CIRCLE CHART Music Awards organizing committee announced that “Regarding the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022 set to take place at 6PM February 18th at the KSPO DOME, DOYOUNG of NCT and MIYEON of (G)I-DLE will be the MCs of the event.” For DOYOUNG, this is his 2nd year in a row performing the MC role. As an ‘all-rounder’ active not only as an idol but also in drama series and variety shows, DOYOUNG will be taking the lead in hosting this year’s event. MIYEON, who is the main vocal of (G)-IDLE, kicked off her solo career last year with her solo debut album. With her delightful vocals and uncanny knack for hosting events, fans will look forward to how the new 2MC team will be working together. Meanwhile, online ticketing for the ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ will open today (Jan. 30th) at 7PM via Melon Ticket.

Lineup of Male Artists for ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ Announced: BSS (SEVENTEEN) and TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Appear, Among Others

Lineup of Male Artists for ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ Announced: BSS (SEVENTEEN) and TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Appear, Among Others The lineup of male artists who will be appearing on the ‘CIRCLE CHART (previously Gaonchart) Music Awards 2022’ has been announced. The CIRCLE CHART Music Awards organizing committee has announced that “As of present, the following artists (in alphabetical order) are confirmed to make an appearance at the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022: BE`O, ENHYPEN, DOYOUNG (NCT), BSS (SEVENTEEN), and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.” First off, the special SEVENTEEN unit BSS (Seungkwan, DK, Hoshi), who announced their comeback on February 6th, will be appearing on the awards. SEVENTEEN have a long history with the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards. Not only were are they 7-time award winners, but their past performances at the awards are counted among their very best among fans. Naturally, all eyes are on what BSS (SEVENTEEN) will be bringing to the stage this time around. After his appearance on Show Me the Money 10, Hip-Hop artist BE`O has carved out a name for himself while also going strong in the charts. For his first appearance on the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards, BE`O plans to give a performance that will bring all of the audience together. ENHYPEN already won awards at the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards for 3 consecutive years. Having won Rookie of the Year in 2020 and World Rookie in 2021, many are anticipating which award they will be winning this year. TOMORROW X TOGETHER were the winners of the Rookie of the Year in the album category of the 9th Gaonchart Music Awards. The group went on to reach million-seller status and have shown continued growth after each successive comeback. They’ve now landed a spot on the lineup for this year’s awards. DOYOUNG will be representing NCT at the awards. He has been busy showcasing his many talents through appearances as a special DJ on the radio, participating in OST albums, starring in a drama series, as well as featuring in variety entertainment shows. With the NCT 127 comeback lined up for January 30th, DOYOUNG’s appearance on this year’s awards will be one to look forward to. The ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ will be held at 6PM on February 18th (Saturday), at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena (KSPO DOME). Ticketing for the event will open at 7PM on January 30th (Monday) via Melon Ticket.

Lineup of Female Artists for ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ Finalized: A Who’s Who of 4th-Gen Idols

Lineup of Female Artists for ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ Finalized: A Who’s Who of 4th-Gen Idols The lineup of female artists who will be appearing on the ‘CIRCLE CHART (previously Gaonchart) Music Awards 2022’ has been announced. The CIRCLE CHART Music Awards organizing committee has announced that “As of present, the following artists (in alphabetical order) are confirmed to make an appearance at the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022: aespa, Kep1er, NMIXX, STAYC, YENA, and MIYEON ((G)I-DLE).” First of all, aespa are now into their 3rd consecutive year with CIRCLE CHART Music Awards. As the winners of 2020’s Rookie of the Year and 2021’s World Rookie Award, all eyes are on which award they will be receiving this year. STAYC will be making their 2nd consecutive appearance on the Awards. In 2021’s 11th Gaonchart Music Awards, they won the Discovery of the Year: Hot Trend category while member Sieun was among the MCs. YENA, who kicked off her solo career in January 2022, has already appeared 3 times on the Awards, albeit as a member of IZ*ONE. This year marks her first solo appearance. Ready to brew up a storm with her flamboyant solo outfit, her performance at the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022 will surely be one to look out for. Kep1er and NMIXX, who both debuted in 2022, will be making their first appearance in the CIRCLE CHART Music Awards. Given the busy 2022 they had, the performances they will be giving are much anticipated. Finally, MIYEON (of (G)I-DLE) will also be performing. Having made a successful solo debut in 2022, she has also been busy in acting, variety entertainment, as well as other fields. She will have something special in store for this year’s CIRCLE CHART Music Awards. Meanwhile in July 2022, Korea’s premier pop music chart ‘gaonchart’ rebranded as ‘CIRCLE CHART’ and launched the Global K-pop chart which draws from K-pop data from all over the world. In step with this change, the previous ‘Gaonchart Music Awards’ has been fully renovated as the ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards’ for a global audience. Powered by fair and accurate chart data, CIRCLE CHART now looks to its 12th year of keeping record of K-pop history. The newly renamed ‘CIRCLE CHART Music Awards 2022’ will be held at 6PM on February 18th, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena (KSPO DOME). The lineup of male artists is soon to be announced.

"Gaon Chart Music Awards" → "CIRCLE CHART MUSIC AWARDS"... Held at KSPO DOME on February 18th next year.

"Gaon Chart Music Awards" → "CIRCLE CHART MUSIC AWARDS"... Held at KSPO DOME on February 18th next year. Gaon Chart Music Awards will be reorganized into the CIRCLE CHART MUSIC AWARDS and open a new curtain on the K-pop awards ceremony. Korea's leading pop music chart "Gaon Chart" was rebranded as "CIRCLE CHART" in July, launching a global K-pop chart that collects K-pop data around the world in partnership with global platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Accordingly, Gaon Chart Music Awards will also visit global fans with a major reorganization under the new name "CIRCLE CHART MUSIC AWARDS" hosted by CIRCLE CHART. First, there is a change in the award category. In line with the growing global demand for K-pop, major award categories selected winners with global K-pop chart data and reborn as an award ceremony that can be sympathized with all K-pop fans around the world. The categories that determine the winners based on global K-pop chart data include Artist of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and World K-pop Rookie. In addition, Female/Male Solo Artist of the Year and Female/Male Group of the Year were newly established. The relevant category selects the winners based on the data compiled by reflecting the global K-pop chart and album chart data at 50:50. It also changed its name for Style of the Year category. The Gaon Chart Music Awards has encouraged their efforts by preparing an award section for music industry workers from the first episode. Among them, CIRCLE CHART MUSIC AWARDS decided to expand career graph and stylist categories to performance directors and visual directors, respectively. This reflects the wider scope of the field in the K-pop industry, where the visual part is important. In addition, efforts to connect K-pop fandom around the world as one and spread the good influence of K-pop through this will continue following the last episode. The awards ceremony will be held in South Korea, but it will be available at the same time around the world through live online broadcasts. In particular, the photo wall event, which was a side event of the awards ceremony, is expanding its scale to a red carpet event so that K-pop fans around the world can enjoy it through live online broadcasts. Following the last episode, we will continue to deliver messages on environmental protection. Meanwhile, CIRCLE CHART MUSIC AWARDS 2022, which will be held at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park on Saturday, February 18, 2023, will be co-hosted by the Korea Music Contents Association and SPOTV to showcase a variety of stages. Details can be found on the official website.