Singer Lee Chan-won and Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany have been confirmed as the main hosts of the ‘33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025’ (HMA 2025), organizers announced on January 29.
Careful MC selection
According to Hanteo Global, the two artists were selected to lead the ceremony, with expectations that their combined experience and stage presence will elevate the prestige of the annual awards show.
Lee Chan-won, known for his versatility across music and variety programming, has already proven his hosting credentials, most notably winning the KBS Entertainment Daesang. His calm delivery and polished moderation are expected to provide structure and balance throughout the ceremony.
Tiffany, a member of one of K-pop’s most influential groups, brings extensive global-stage experience and a strong connection with international fans. Her bright energy and fluency as a communicator are expected to complement Lee’s steady hosting style, creating a dynamic partnership on stage.
A Ceremony Bringing Multiple Genres Together
The Hanteo Music Awards 2025 will take place on February 15 at 6 p.m. at KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park.
The currently announced lineup includes global K-pop acts such as ATEEZ, ARTMS, and Hearts2Hearts, alongside vocal-focused artists Kyuhyun and LUCY, as well as leading trot singers including Lee Chan-won, Kim Hee-jae, Park Ji-hyun, and Son Tae-jin. A second lineup announcement is scheduled ahead of the event.
Global Fan Voting Underway
HMA 2025 is currently conducting global fan voting to determine the year’s most impactful artists. Fans can participate through platforms including Whosfan, Mubeat, and Fancast, with detailed voting information available on the official Hanteo Music Awards website.
Editor’s Insight
The pairing of Lee Chan-won and Tiffany Young as hosts for the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards (HMA 2025) on February 15, 2026, was a masterstroke in cross-generational and cross-genre appeal. By blending Lee’s “Grand Prize-winning” moderation skills from the trot and variety spheres with Tiffany’s seasoned global authority as a Hallyu pioneer, the ceremony successfully projected an image of a unified K-pop industry