India, Feb. 6 -- The 2025 Korean Music Awards are almost here. On February 6, the nomination committee announced the nominees for the 22nd edition of the annual musical event honouring artists across categories and genres.

This year's KMAs will witness a fierce battle between beloved K-pop acts aespa and BLACKPINK's Rose for the Artist of the Year crown. K-Indie act Danpyungsun and the Moments Ensemble, rock band Silica Gel and soloist Lee Seung Yoon are other worthy contenders nominated in the same major category.

Aespa and Rose will again compete to the finish line in other categories such as Song of the Year and Best K-pop Song of the Year. The four-member SM Entertainment girl group featuring Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning end...