Is winning awards bigger for idols than music shows?
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depends what timing of career
and did they win anything in the past
when you have successful group which won lots of awards but then suddenly didn't win anything, got long hiatus, then if they win a music show after year and a half or even more, you will see them tearing up and crying
but overall like I said there should be levels, and rookie groups shouldn't ever get group of the year or album of the year awards, it makes them spoiled brats in a way that uh oh we won everything etc.
rookies should just be rookies, best ones should be super proud and happy to win MMA or MAMA rookie of the year award
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For Rookies, Music Shows are probably one of the most important, even nowadays.
But senior artist don't take Music Shows seriously anymore, it's basically just a joke now. Just like MAMA or MMA, btw.
There's like 2 or 3 Award that's prestigious: Golden Disc, KMA (Korean Music Awards), and maybe Circle Chart Music Awards.
Everything else is basically about fan voting and popularity.
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Not all awards are created equal
Only MAMA, Golden Disk and Melon (after 2017) are considered to be major
The rest are bullshit awards , given like candies by the organizers who want more famous names to be in their events
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In 2007, there were about 56 possible music show wins in one year.
In 2010, 150.
In 2016, 231.
In 2023, 255.
In 2024 to date, 161.
It is easier now more than ever to get a music show win. It's still difficult because many awards can be swayed by the size of the fanbase, but it's not 2007 or 2010 anymore either. Getting a first win for a non-big 4 (who's guaranteed to get a win really) is a huge deal of course. I would always remember my first win, especially if it took my a long time to get one (eg Dreamcatcher).
But I would trade away all my wins for a Gold Disc daesang for Album of the Year for example. I'd probably negotiate keeping one music show win for the daesang, but I would trade even that one.
Only MAMA, Golden Disk and Melon (after 2017) are considered to be major
The rest are bullshit awards , given like candies by the organizers who want more famous names to be in their events
At least both sides can agree with GDA lol
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I think any award is considered more prestigious than a music show win. The latter can also accumulate quickly for a popular group, making them a less valuable commodity. That said, I'm sure it's still meaningful for a group that has either just debuted or gone a long time without a win. But I think even those groups would rather win an actual award given at an award ceremony, even the less prestigious ones.
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In 2007, there were about 56 possible music show wins in one year.
Where are you getting that number from?
For 2007, I have 136 wins recorded in my database.
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I hand counted the list on Daisuki:
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it will always ommit it
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Good call out. I'll bookmark your post too then. Thank you.
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That might say more about MAMA than award shows as a whole to be honest
No way is a win on Show Champion better than any daesang even from MAMA for example. -
Both awards and music show wins are irrelevant to the top acts. They matter a lot only to mid-tier and newbies, because it is exposure.
Awards/Shows were critical ways for common folk to be introduced to what was considered as best by the 'experts', critics & insiders.
But that has been democratized by social media. Nobody is waiting or depending on expert judgement to enjoy music and pick their faves. And most experts have been revealed as shallow people who can be swayed by money/popularity anyway.
So meh.
But in a weird reversal of roles, Awards/Show Wins have been affirmations for fans to brag about, that the world is finally realizing what they already knew - how great their faves are.
So it is to fandoms, that awards/show wins are more important.
With kpop going global and Broadcase media declining - between the two, Awards are more important than Music shows, which are more SK specific.
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