Girl Groups Dominate the 7th Korean Music Awards Nominations

Naver News reported that a race between KPOP idol girl groups SNSD, also known as Girls' Generation, and Brown Eyed Girls started when the nominations for the 7th Korean Music Awards Show were revealed. SNSD got nominated for Song of the Year and Top Dance and Electronic Song categories for 'Gee.' They also got recognized with nominations for Top Pop Song with 'Tell Me Your Wish.' Meanwhile, Brown Eyed Girls' 'Abracadabra' received the same nomination for Song of the Year and Top Dance and Electronic Song and their 'Sound G.' album got a nod for Top Dance and Electronic Album.

SNSD and Brown Eyed Girls' nominated hits, 'Gee,' 'Tell Me Your Wish,' and 'Abracadra,' led the girl group craze last year, as both are strong contenders for the awards.

Also in the spotlight are 2NE1 and Kara, girl groups who received two nominations a piece. 2NE1 have been nominated for Rookie of the Year, while Kara's 'Mister' got nominated for Top Pop Song. All 4 girl groups, 2NE1, Kara, SNSD and Brown Eyed Girls, will battle it out for the title of Netizen Picked Music Group of the Year.

Out of all the artists, Korean female singer Lee So-ra has the most nominations with 5. As for the boy groups, SHINee has one nomination for Top Pop Song with 'Ring Ding Dong,' according to ALLKPOP.

The Korean Music Awards are given to works that have been released between November 11, 2008 and November 30, 2009. The selection committee of 60 music judges must select winners for 25 categories. The results will be announced on March 30 at Platoon Kunstehalle.

To see the entire list of nominees and also vote for Netizen's Choice Category, go here. Votes are being received from March 15 to 27.