Stray Kids absolutely owned the stage at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards, leaving fans speechless as they walked away with five incredible awards, including the night’s top honors: Grand Record and Grand Honors Choice. The group’s unstoppable rise continues, cementing their place as the biggest winners of the night.
Held on November 15 at Incheon’s Inspire Arena, the KGMA celebrated the most outstanding K-pop artists of the year. Stray Kids swept the awards, bagging Popularity award , Best Selling Album and a spot in Best Music 10, on top of their two Grand awards—making them the only act to take home double Grand prizes this year.
Following their wins, the members shared heartfelt thanks: “We want to thank STAY and everyone at KGMA for these incredible awards. This year has been full of firsts for us, and your support makes every moment unforgettable. We’ll return with even more amazing music and performances as a gift to our fans!”
The night wasn’t just about awards—Stray Kids blew the crowd away with a show-stopping finale. Opening with the fierce energy of “특”, they moved into the emotional wave of “In My Head”, before closing with the explosive “Ceremony”. Fans erupted with cheers, every beat and move amplified by cube-shaped stage lifts and immersive choreography. The arena literally shook as the group commanded the stage with their signature power and charisma.
#StrayKids performed "S-CLASS + In My Head + CEREMONY" at the 2025 KGMA today pic.twitter.com/eigqu4GD4w
— Boygroups Media (@kbgmedia) November 15, 2025
In just its second year, KGMA has already cemented itself as one of K-pop’s most spectacular festivals, spotlighting artists who’ve captured the hearts of fans worldwide. The event was broadcast globally via TikTok Live (excluding Japan and China) and streamed in Japan through Hulu Japan.
With five awards in total, including two Grand Prizes (그랜드상), Stray Kids didn’t just win—they dominated, leaving fans buzzing and the K-pop world in awe. Their upcoming comeback promises even more electrifying music and record-breaking performances, and the world can’t wait.