The Prestigious K-POP Music Awards '35th SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS' to be Exclusively Live-Streamed for Free on 'ABEMA' on June 20, 2026

The new future of television, 'ABEMA (Abema),' has decided to exclusively live-stream the '35th SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS,' a prestigious K-POP music awards ceremony with the highest authority in Korea and a history of 35 years, which will be held at the Inspire Arena in Korea on June 20, 2026 (Saturday) at 6:00 PM, for free and simultaneously in Japan and Korea.

The 'SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS' is a major event representing K-POP, selecting singers who have achieved outstanding results in the past year and awarding them with grand prizes, main prizes, new artist awards, and more. Winners are determined by comprehensively evaluating album sales, jury evaluations, and votes from fans around the world. Since its first ceremony in 1990, this awards ceremony, which has been recording the growth history of K-POP, will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year. This year, the venue has been moved to the Inspire Arena, and we will deliver moments of glory with an overwhelming scale and evolved stage performances.

The biggest feature of this awards ceremony is the principle of awarding the 'Grand Prize' to only 'one team.' This principle, which has been maintained to protect the value and weight of the winners and distinguishes it from other awards ceremonies, has become an important indicator supporting the authority of the awards ceremony for 35 years. In the past, top artists who symbolize the times, such as BTS, EXO, and NCT DREAM, have had their names listed.

This time, a luxurious lineup will gather as well. LE SSERAFIM, who is attracting attention with their new song 'BOOMPALA,' and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, an 8-member boy group born from the global audition program 'BOYS II PLANET,' along with other top K-POP artists such as BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, and izna, will gather in large numbers. Additionally, the appearances of powerful artists such as Kwon Eunbi, HANRORO, and Lee Chanwon, who color the music scene, have also been decided.

Furthermore, the MCs who will make the awards ceremony sparkling include Itook (SUPER JUNIOR), Isol (KiiiKiii), and Park Gonuk (ZEROBASEONE), who is also a performing artist. Additionally, the appearance of a luxurious lineup of actors who lead the Korean drama and film industry, such as Song Joongki, Ko Yoonjung, Sim Ungyeong, and Kwon Nara, has also been decided as presenters.

The K-POP music awards ceremony '35th SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS' will be exclusively live-streamed for free on 'ABEMA' on June 20, 2026 (Saturday) at 6:00 PM. Please enjoy the historic moment when the pinnacle of the Korean music industry is decided in real-time.

■ Overview of ABEMA '35th SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS'

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Program Page:

Broadcast Date and Time: June 20, 2026 (Saturday) 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (tentative)

Broadcast Channels:

'ABEMA K WORLD' Channel: https://abema.tv/channels/k-world/slots/DnKssbpmyzcnEs

'ABEMA SPECIAL3' Channel: https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus-2/slots/8a5o5zwRjdUZfm

Performing Artists:

AHOF, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, CLOSE YOUR EYES, DAYOUNG, Dragon Pony, HANRORO, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, idntt, izna, KiiiKiii, KWON EUNBI, Lee Chan-won, LE SSERAFIM, MODYSSEY, SAY MY NAME, xikers, ZEROBASEONE

MCs:

Itook (SUPER JUNIOR), Park Gonuk (ZEROBASEONE), Isol (KiiiKiii)

Presenters:

Arin, Lee Yubi, Kim Jaewon, Kim Dohun, Kwon Nara, Ko Yoonjung, Sim Ungyeong, Song Joongki, Cho Yuli, Ha Yungyeong, Park Jihan, Ho Namjoon, Ryu Gyeongseu

■ ABEMA K-POP & Korean Drama SNS Accounts

X Account: https://twitter.com/abema_kpopdrama

Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/kpop_abema

TikTok Account: https://www.tiktok.com/@abema_kpopdrama

YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@Kpop_ABEMA

■ About 'ABEMA'

'ABEMA' is a video distribution business aiming for the innovation of television as the 'new future of television,' celebrating its 10th anniversary of opening on April 11, 2026. Since its opening, it has been providing an internet TV that can be enjoyed without registration and is basically free, broadcasting about 25 channels in various genres 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including news channels with 24-hour programming and original dramas and romantic reality shows that pursue 'the highest quality or uniqueness.'

In addition to the number of original episodes that boast Japan's No. 1 (as of March 2026, company survey) among domestic video services, it offers a rich lineup of new movies that attract attention, popular dramas from Japan and abroad, and popular animations, as well as sports broadcasts and online live events. You can enjoy programs anytime without being bound by time through TV and on-demand, and through smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, it continues to provide content that keeps up with diverse lifestyles without being bound by location.

Furthermore, with 'ABEMA Premium' at 1,180 yen per month (tax included), you can enjoy limited functions and works, and with 'Ad-included ABEMA Premium' at 680 yen per month (tax included), you can view 'ABEMA Premium' limited content with ads.

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'ABEMA' will commemorate its 10th anniversary by broadcasting special programs and holding various campaigns throughout the year, such as the 'ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving Festival.' Please look forward to 'ABEMA's 10th anniversary.

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