Overview
- The two-day event at Kai Tak Stadium closed with a subdued tone and tributes to victims, including moments of silence led by host Kim Hye-soo and presenter Chow Yun-Fat.
- G-Dragon was named Artist of the Year and also won Best Male Artist, Best Male Solo Dance Performance, and a Top 10 Fans’ Choice spot.
- Stray Kids earned Album of the Year for “Karma,” Rosé took Song of the Year for “APT.,” Enhypen won Fans’ Choice of the Year, and rookies Cortis and Hearts2Hearts were recognized.
- Programming was reworked out of respect for the tragedy, with the Saja Boys performance canceled, Michelle Yeoh withdrawing her scheduled appearance, and the KPop Demon Hunters segment scaled down.
- Donations flowed to relief efforts, including G-Dragon’s HK$1 million contribution via Galaxy and additional funds from major labels such as SM, Hybe, and JYP.