(LIVE): Meeting halfway, some of the prominent K-pop and K-drama talents reunited at the 16th Melon Music Awards on Saturday, November 30. Beloved South Korean actors Kim Young Dae, Lee Je Hoon, Moon Geun Young, Uhm Jung Hwa and others took the stage to honour the music awards ceremony’s victorious recipients at the Inspire Arena.
With “New Stream of K-POP” performances by praiseworthy music acts tripleS, (G)I-DLE, ATEEZ, Lee Youngji, QWER, RIIZE, aespa, BOYNEXTFOOR, BIBI, YOASOBI, PLAVE, TWS, IVE and Christopher slated for the day, the spectacular K-pop showcase set the tone for an unforgettable weekend. Artists aespa, IU and TWS led the live event’s nomination roster, tying for seven nods each.
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The 2024 MMAs were live streamed on 1theK and Melon YouTube channels. Here are the winners of the music-filled evening.
2024 Melon Music Awards winners
Top 10: Winners for this category were announced ahead of the live broadcast. MMA trophies were handed out during the main show on Saturday.
Millions TOP10 (updating): IU, DAY6
Best OST: Lovely Runner‘s “Sudden Shower” by ECLIPSE
Best Solo Male: Jungkook
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Best Solo Female: IU
Best Music Video: IVE for “Heya”
Best Performance Male: BOYNEXTDOOR
Best Performance Female: aespa
J-Pop Favourite Artist: YOASOBI
Global Rising Artist: RIIZE
Best Group Female: aespa
Best Group Male: RIIZE
Best Group Male:
The year-end celebrations are just beginning. The December calendar already features a slew of music festivals and award ceremonies. Stay tuned.
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