📌 Artist of the Year Main Prize
The winner of this award is representative of the year 2024 who achieved good results in various indicators, such as physical records, digital music, social, media, global, portal, and fandom, and was also selected by global fandom.
Voting for the 4 Grand Prize categories will not be separately conducted, but the voting score will be reflected based on the results of the 'Artist of the Year Awards' voting.
Judging Criteria
Hanteo Global score 40% + Global voting score 30% + Judging score 30%
(※The global vote score will reflect 50% of the ‘Whosfan’ vote and the 'BIGC‘ vote each.)
Voting Period
2024. 12. 23 12PM ~ 2025. 1. 12 12PM (KST)
📌 Global Artist Award
We select artists who have received a lot of love from fans in every region of the world, particularly for their outstanding activities outside South Korea. Awards are presented in categories divided by continent, including Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, North America, and South America, through comprehensive global indicators.
Judging Criteria
Hanteo Global score 50% + Global voting score 50%
(※The global vote score will reflect 50% of the ‘Whosfan’ vote and the 'BIGC‘ vote each.)
Whosfan Voting Period
First Round: December 23, 2024, 12 PM to December 29, 2024, 12 PM (KST)
Second Round: January 2, 2025, 12 PM to January 12, 2025, 12 PM (KST)
Award Categories
Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, North America, South America
- All artists who make it to the TOP 10 in each continent in the first round will advance to the second round.
- The TOP 3 of each continent will be updated daily at 12 PM (KST) on the detailed voting page.
- Regardless of the number of votes or results from the first round, the results of the second round will be reflected in the final evaluation.
- The second round will proceed in the same manner as the first round.
📌 Post Generation Award
This award is given to artists who are expected to actively promote in the future from their achievements and growth in various fields this year. They are the leaders of K-pop's next generation.
Judging Criteria
Hanteo Global score 40% + Global voting score 30% + Judging score 30%
(※The global vote score will reflect 50% of the ‘Whosfan’ vote and the 'BIGC‘ vote each.)
Voting Period
2024. 12. 23 12PM ~ 2025. 1. 12 12PM (KST)
📌 Emerging Artist Award
This award is given to artists who are expected to actively promote in the future from their achievements and growth in various fields this year. They are the leaders of K-pop's next generation.
Judging Criteria
Hanteo Global score 40% + Global voting score 30% + Judging score 30%
(※The global vote score will reflect 50% of the ‘Whosfan’ vote and the 'BIGC‘ vote each.)
Voting Period
2024. 12. 23 12PM ~ 2025. 1. 12 12PM (KST)
📌 Rookie of the Year Award
This award is given to the new artist who debuted in 2024 and is expected to actively promote in the future by combining various indicators such as physical records, digital music, social, media, global, portal, and fandom.
Judging Criteria
Hanteo Global score 40% + Global voting score 30% + Judging score 30%
(※The global vote score will reflect 50% of the ‘Whosfan’ vote and the 'BIGC‘ vote each.)
Voting Period
2024. 12. 23 12PM ~ 2025. 1. 12 12PM (KST)
Award Categories
Male, Female
📌 Special Award
The Special Award is given to the artists who achieved results in special areas of K-pop. The winners of this award have actively promoted in a special area in various fields, such as physical records, digital music, social, and media.
Judging Criteria
Hanteo Global score 30% + Global voting score 40% + Judging score 30%
(※The global vote score will reflect 50% of the ‘Whosfan’ vote and the 'BIGC‘ vote each.)
Voting Period
2024. 12. 23 12PM ~ 2025. 1. 12 12PM (KST)
Award Categories
Ballad, Trot, Hip-hop, Band