head of the jury chang nam kim stated that nominations and winners for the korean music award are judged and based on musical accomplishment and value, not album sales or popularity.
the awarding ceremony will take place on tuesday, 30 march 7pm at PLATOON KUNSTHALLE. for more infos:
http://www.kmusicawards.com/
p.s. the site is only in korean, article in english:
http://seoulbeats.com/2010/02/korean-music-awards-saving-music/