Inaugurated last year, the TikTok Awards Korea ceremony is returning for its second annual edition this weekend. The Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) joining as a sponsor this year reflects the social media platform’s efforts and contributions in boosting musicians’ career and helping them attain viral fame across the globe.
The 2025 TikTok Awards Korea is set to take place at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul today, i.e. October 25, 2025. Going forth with the thematic slogan “New Era, New Icons” this time, the show has welcomed various new-generation, rising stars from the K-pop industry to grace the stage and leave the industry spellbound with their energetic performances.
TikTok Korea’s head of operations Jeong Jae Hoon said that this year’s festivities will cheer on achievements of creators who stayed on top of trends and K-pop artists who did their best to introduce Korean entertainment to the world.
Fortunately for international viewers, the live ceremony will be streamed online in addition to domestic networks broadcasting it.
Where to watch TikTok Awards Korea 2025?
This year’s ceremony will be broadcast live on MBC every 1 and MBC M. TikTok Korea’s official account (@tiktok_kr) and TikTok Live (@tiktoklive_kr) will also be offering live streaming accessibility to worldwide fans.
The event will kick with the red carpet event at 4 pm KST (aka 12:30 pm IST), whereas the main awards ceremony will go commence at 6:30 pm KST (3 pm IST). As per the information available of the promotion poster for the 2nd TikTok Awards Korea, the show is expected to conclude at 9 pm KST (aka 5:30 pm IST).
TikTok Awards Korea lineup – Groups performing at the event
- MEOVV
- CORTIS
- KiiiKiii
- CLOSE YOUR EYES
- QWER
- THE BOYZ
2025 TikTok Awards Korea categories
Voting will cover the following 8 categories:
- Creator of the Year
- Video of the Year
- Ambassador of the Year
- Lifestyle Creator of the Year
- Rising Creator of the Year
- + other categories pertaining to entertainment, sports and food creators.
Some others not open for voting are:
- Partnership of the Year
- Entertainment of the Year
- Social Impact Creator of the Year (Presented by The Korea Herald)
- Live Music Creator of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year – Special award supported by KOMCA
— 틱톡 TikTok Korea (@TiktokKR) September 29, 2025
Last year’s TikTok Awards Korea winners
- Artist of the Year: aespa
- Best Viral Song: “Magnetic” by ILLIT
- Best Performance: Kep1er
- Popularity Award: FIFTY FIFTY
- New Rising Star: UNIS and 8TURN
- Trend of the Year: WE ARE THE NIGHT
- Entertainment of the Year: CJ ENM (for backing K-dramas like Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner and Marry My Husband)
Creator of the Year Awards
- Best Chemistry: Hyeda & GoRoket
- Lifestyle: Cookim
- Comedy: Nitmol Cash / Needmorecash
- Rising Creator of the Year: “K-pop cowboy” creator Luluboi
- Social Impact of the Year: Jinwoo and Hattie
- Video of the Year: Young Jik Nam (YCN)
- Creator of the Year: Jeon Eonni or Jeon Unni
- Best Partnership: MEDICUBE
