K-pop groups nominated for Seoul Music Awards (Image via Instagram/@sooyaaa_/@nct_dream/@official_monsta_x/@twicetagram)The 31st Seoul Music Awards 2022 which was held on January 23 has received backlash from K-pop fans over social media. Fans are accusing the event of rigging votes after the top finalists failed to bag a Bonsang (main award) at the ceremony.The music award show took place at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul and was organized by the SMA's Organizing Committee and presented by Sports Seoul.Fans criticise the Seoul Music Awards 2022 (SMA)The extravagant event showcased phenomenal performances from K-pop artists and groups. Later, the music ceremony awarded artists for their work based on various criteria. The SMA featured 30% of fan votes for specific award categories. The other percentiles were panel evaluation for 40% and 30% for music and album sales.ky@kkambagim[VIDEO] ENHYPEN's 'Blessed-Cursed' performance at the 31st Seoul Music Awards#ENHYPEN #엔하이픈 @ENHYPEN @ENHYPEN_members4:12 AM · Jan 23, 2022116854816[VIDEO] ENHYPEN's 'Blessed-Cursed' performance at the 31st Seoul Music Awards#ENHYPEN #엔하이픈 @ENHYPEN @ENHYPEN_members https://t.co/0aX16O7hTHIn this glamorous event, K-pop artists like NCT 127 took home the highest award of the night, the Daesang (Grand Prize). Other artists who won awards were IU, NCT DREAM, BTS, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, aespa, SEVENTEEN, Brave Girls, Kang Daniel and more.While some fans celebrated the winnings of their favorite artists, others were disappointed with the results of some categories.According to fans, some K-pop artists who showcased brilliant talents and performances in 2021 did not win an award. They were mainly disheartened with the results of Bonsang (main award) and Rookie of the Year award.karla ⟭⟬⁷@yoonmintnions31st Seoul Music Awards Rigged!#SMArigged #SMARiggedShow #TXTDeservesBetter6:15 AM · Jan 23, 2022131st Seoul Music Awards Rigged!#SMArigged #SMARiggedShow #TXTDeservesBetterًjoanna@YE0NJUN4CEWDYM TXT, SKZ AND NCT DREAM DIDN'T WIN A BONSANG?????? EXCUSE ME??????#SMArigged5:20 AM · Jan 23, 202295052597WDYM TXT, SKZ AND NCT DREAM DIDN'T WIN A BONSANG?????? EXCUSE ME??????#SMArigged https://t.co/pOyiGuOkvsThe Seoul Music Awards soon came under fire for rigging votes. K-pop enthusiasts expressed their displeasure that artists such as BLACKPINK's Rose and Lisa, NCT DREAM, TXT, Stray Kids and more didn't receive a Bonsang at this year's award ceremony.Netizens soon took to the Twitterverse and started trending hashtags like #SMArigged #TXTdeservebetter #SMARiggedshow #SMA_OUT.Min@MIN_0507_According to this chart, #5 and #6 are SKZ and TXT respectively. And #2, NCT Dream, didn't win a bonsang either.5:31 AM · Jan 23, 202271179According to this chart, #5 and #6 are SKZ and TXT respectively. And #2, NCT Dream, didn't win a bonsang either. https://t.co/khuXc2NoHVInternational fans came together to discuss the heated matter. They shared screenshots, images, and videos proving their favorite group/artist's wins during 2021. Most fans feel that NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, IVE and TXT were given the cold-shoulder by the award show.elle@prodhyckNO BONSANG FOR NCT DREAM AFTER ALL OF THESE ACHIEVEMENTS? #SMARIGGED5:03 AM · Jan 23, 202254912325NO BONSANG FOR NCT DREAM AFTER ALL OF THESE ACHIEVEMENTS? #SMARIGGED https://t.co/yQhODVOMwXkent@heebongligawIVE DIDN'T WIN ROTY?? WTF ????#SMA_RIGGED_IVE#SMArigged3:14 AM · Jan 23, 20229628IVE DIDN'T WIN ROTY?? WTF ????#SMA_RIGGED_IVE#SMArigged https://t.co/ezJMmuV8KPjay🍤 / ily miss jeju girl from IVE@shin_ryujinphWE ALL KNOW- 268k physical albums on ELEVEN- 11 music show wins in less than 2 MONTHS- ELEVEN TOP 5 in all Korean music platforms- ELEVEN TOP 1 in Youtube South Korea- ELEVEN TOP 1 in Spotify South Korea- Quadruple crowns on Music Core- Triple crowns on Inkigayo#SMARigged3:37 AM · Jan 23, 20221630562WE ALL KNOW- 268k physical albums on ELEVEN- 11 music show wins in less than 2 MONTHS- ELEVEN TOP 5 in all Korean music platforms- ELEVEN TOP 1 in Youtube South Korea- ELEVEN TOP 1 in Spotify South Korea- Quadruple crowns on Music Core- Triple crowns on Inkigayo#SMARigged https://t.co/m4PdiI2g0dMika⁵|| semi ia@jjuniehrSkz and txt both rank 2nd and 3rd in overall sma but they didn’t won??? Now tell me who does this is not a rigged?? #SMArigged5:12 AM · Jan 23, 20221650462Skz and txt both rank 2nd and 3rd in overall sma but they didn’t won??? Now tell me who does this is not a rigged?? #SMAriggedً@hoelyrosyrosé, skz, txt and nct dream didn't win the bonsang even thou they top the criteria #SMARigged5:23 AM · Jan 23, 2022413115rosé, skz, txt and nct dream didn't win the bonsang even thou they top the criteria #SMARiggedZ 🍊@lightstormlisaso you're telling me astro, rosé, lisa, txt, and nct dream didn't get a bonsang but other groups not even in the top 20 did??? what's the point in voting if organizations like sma are going to rig it anyways help #SMARigged6:08 AM · Jan 23, 20223171837so you're telling me astro, rosé, lisa, txt, and nct dream didn't get a bonsang but other groups not even in the top 20 did??? what's the point in voting if organizations like sma are going to rig it anyways help 💀😭 #SMARiggedLALISA MONEY@txtachieversTxt didn't win a bonsang despite ranking 3rd In overall voting. In conclusion, SMA is such a rigged and attendance based award show. Korea shows are such a joke5:41 AM · Jan 23, 202229668Txt didn't win a bonsang despite ranking 3rd In overall voting. In conclusion, SMA is such a rigged and attendance based award show. Korea shows are such a jokeFurthermore, knetz have expressed their concerns regarding the Daesang award (Grand prize). Though NCT 127 showcased tremendous wins in 2021, they stated that BTS deserved the award.ari⁷ ♡︎ stay alive feb 11th🌈@SwanLak13they didn't want bts to be the most awarded daesang winner at sma, I'm pretty sure lol6:43 AM · Jan 23, 202291they didn't want bts to be the most awarded daesang winner at sma, I'm pretty sure lol🐱🧹@MultiStan1327My SMA Predictions for tomorrow btwDaesang - BTSBest Album - Hot Sauce/ LilacBest Song - Butter/ Celebrity*SMA only has 1 Daesang and Best Album & Song awards are not Daesangs1:54 AM · Jan 22, 20221046479My SMA Predictions for tomorrow btwDaesang - BTSBest Album - Hot Sauce/ LilacBest Song - Butter/ Celebrity*SMA only has 1 Daesang and Best Album & Song awards are not DaesangsComplete list of winners at the Seoul Music Awards 2022 (SMA)According to fans, the glamorous night was one to remember in terms of mind-blowing performances by K-pop artists and groups.Here is the complete list of winners of the Seoul Music Awards 2022 (SMA):Special Jury Award: Jung Dong-haK-Wave Award (Outside Korea): EXOPopularity Award (Korea): Lim Young-woongU+ Idol Live Best Artist Award: BTSDiscovery of the Year: Lang LeeBallad Award: Red Velvet’s Wendy’s Like WaterR&B/Hip Hop Award: HyunA’s I’m Not CoolTrot Award: Lim Young-woong’s My Starry LoveOST Award: Lim Young-woong’s Love Always Runs Away (Young Lady and Gentleman)World's Best Artist Award: BTSBest Song Award: IU for LilacBest Performance Award: STAYC and ENHYPENRookie of the Year: Lee Mujin, OMEGA X and EPEXBest Album Award: NCT DREAM’s Hot SauceBongsang: ENHYPEN, Heize, Brave Girls, Oh My Girl, Kang Daniel, aespa, ATEEZ, NCT 127, THE BOYZ, Lim Young-woong, BTS, SEVENTEEN and IU.Daesang: NCT 127While some knetz enjoyed seeing their favorites win, others were perplexed by the results.