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The 16th Melon Music Awards (MMA2024), hosted by Melon, a leading music platform under Kakao Entertainment, took place on the 30th of November at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. Sponsored by KakaoBank, the event captivated a live audience of 13,000 and viewers worldwide with dazzling performances and a celebration of K-pop excellence. This year’s ceremony marked Melon’s 20th anniversary, showcasing its significant impact on the global K-pop wave through fair awards based on Melon chart data.
Dominating the awards was the girl group aespa, who clinched seven titles, including the prestigious ‘Artist of the Year’, ‘KakaoBank Album of the Year’, and ‘Best Song of the Year’. Their pre-released track “Supernova” from their first full album made history by maintaining the number one spot on the Melon chart’s TOP100 for the longest period in 2024. Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE received ‘Record of the Year’ for their celebrated second album ‘2’.
The ‘Rookie of the Year’ award was jointly awarded to boy group TWS and girl group ILLIT. TWS’s debut track “First Meeting Didn’t Go as Planned” surpassed 90 million streams, making it the most-listened-to debut song of the year. ILLIT’s debut song “Magnetic” took the top spot on the Melon TOP100, creating a sensation in the industry.
In the popular categories, RIIZE and aespa were awarded ‘Best Group’ for male and female categories, respectively. Solo accolades went to Jungkook and IU, while Benson Boone took home the ‘Best Pop Artist’ award with his global hit “Beautiful Things”. The ‘Best OST’ was awarded to ECLIPSE for “Sonagi” from the tvN drama ‘Runaway with Seonjae’.
The night also celebrated unique artistry with awards like ‘Best Music Style’, which went to BIBI and Lee YoungJi for their hit songs “Nighttime Jelly” and “Small Girl”. IU was honored with the ‘Stage of the Year’ for her groundbreaking concert at Seoul World Cup Stadium, and (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon was recognized with the ‘Songwriter Award’.
The MMA2024 acknowledged emerging music trends and significant contributions to diversity in culture with awards like ‘Track Zero Choice’, highlighting the work of HYUKOH and Sunset Rollercoaster. The event also featured spectacular performances that elevated the K-pop experience, including collaborations and dynamic stages that showcased the versatility and creativity of the artists involved.
Kakao Entertainment’s Co-CEO Jang Yoon-jung remarked on the event’s success, emphasizing Melon’s pivotal role in the music industry and its commitment to supporting both established and emerging artists. As K-pop continues to captivate audiences globally, the Melon Music Awards remain a testament to the genre’s vibrant and evolving landscape.
The full list of winners from MMA2024 reflects the diverse talent and innovation that define the contemporary K-pop scene. As the industry looks forward to another year of music and milestones, fans eagerly anticipate what these artists will deliver next.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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