The 2025 Melon Music Awards Lineup of performers has been revealed in multiple stages since late October, and the gradual rollout has built anticipation: from chart-topping idols to respected soloists, the performances promise a night full of various genres, collaborative stages, and high-production performances. Slated to take place on 20 December, 2025 at Seoul’s iconic Gocheok Sky Dome, this annual ceremony once more promises to be a night that celebrates the artists and songs that defined the past year on the streaming charts of Melon.
Now in its 17th Melon Music Awards remains one of the most data-driven music award ceremonies in South Korea. Winners are chosen by combining streaming performance, fan participation, and expert evaluations to reaffirm their status as a representative of real listener trends, rather than just popularity.
This year’s 2025 멜론 뮤직어워드 introduces a notable shift in judging criteria for the flagship TOP10 category. The evaluation ratio has been adjusted to 60 percent streaming data, 20 percent fan votes, and 20 percent expert assessment, signalling Melon’s intent to recognise artistic impact alongside measurable success.
All About the 2025 Melon Music Awards
2025 Melon Music Awards Lineup of Performers
The list below of confirmed Melon Music Awards 2025 performers includes IVE, RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, PLAVE, NCT WISH, ILLIT, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, Alpha Drive One, and IDID, in addition to powerhouse names like G-Dragon, Jennie, aespa, EXO, Zico, Jay Park, LNGSHOT, WOODZ, 10CM, and HANRORO. This roster represents several generations of K-pop and suggests a balanced ceremony between legacy and up-and-coming talent.
When & Where to Watch Melon Music Awards 2025
Organisers have made it clear how viewers can catch the 17th Melon Music Awards. The show will be broadcast live in South Korea through the Melon app, Melon website, and Wavve; for international fans, the online streaming will be available through 1theK and Melon’s official YouTube channels. Other broadcasts are targeted toward specific regions through different companies: U-NEXT in Japan and MagentaTV in Germany.
The night will kick off with the most highly anticipated 2025 Melon Music Awards Red Carpet, set to begin on 20 December at 4:00 PM KST, where it is expected that the artists will make bold fashion statements and set the tone going into the main ceremony, starting at 5:00 PM KST.
Melon Music Awards 2025 Teaser
2025 Melon Music Awards Nominations and Awards Categories
2025 MMA Top 10 Artists (Winners)
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BOYNEXTDOOR
G-Dragon (BIGBANG)
IVE
Jennie (BLACKPINK)
Lim Young-woong
NCT WISH
PLAVE
RIIZE
Rosé (BLACKPINK)
New Artist of the Year
ALDAY PROJECT
Hearts2Hearts
JAESSBEE
KiiiKiii
ZO ZAZZ
Best Pop Artist
Don Toliver
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
KATSEYE
Lady Gaga
Female Best Solo Artist
IU
Jennie (BLACKPINK)
Jisoo, BLACKPINK
Rosé (BLACKPINK)
Taeyeon (Girls’ Generation)
Male Best Solo Artist
10CM
G-Dragon (BIGBANG)
Lim Young Woong
Maktub
ZO ZAZZ
Female Best Group
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BABYMONSTER
Hearts2Hearts
Ive
LE SSERAFIM
Male Best Group
BOYNEXTDOOR
PLAVE
RIIZE
SEVENTEEN
TXT
Best OST
True Love by Changsub (BTOB) (Secret Relationships)
FOREVER by D.O. (EXO) – Resident Playbook
Golden – HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
We Don’t Stop by PLAVE (The Fiery Priest 2)
When the Day Comes – TXT (Resident Playbook)
Berriz Global Fans’ Choice Award
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ALDAY PROJECT
BABYMONSTER
BOYNEXTDOOR
DAY6
G-Dragon
Hearts2Hearts
ILLIT
IU
IVE
Jennie
KiiiKiii
NCT DREAM
NCT WISH
PLAVE
RIIZE
Rosé
Stray Kids
ZEROBASEONE
Best Song of the Year
To Reach You by 10CM
DRIP by BABYMONSTER
IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU by BOYNEXTDOOR
HOME SWEET HOME by G-Dragon, Featuring Taeyang & Daesung
Golden by HUNTR/X
Rebel Heart – IVE
Like JENNIE by Jennie (BLACKPINK)
Starting With You – Maktub
Toxic till the end by Rosé (BLACKPINK)
Don’t You Know by ZO ZAZZ
KAKAOBANK Album of the Year
DRIP by BABYMONSTER
Übermensch by G-Dragon BIGBANG
Kkot Galpi 3 by IU
IVE EMPATHY by IVE
Ruby by Jennie (BLACKPINK)
IM HERO 2 – Lim Young-woong
Caligo Pt.1 by PLAVE
ODYSSEY by RIIZE
Rosie by Rosé, BLACKPINK
HAPPY BURSTDAY by SEVENTEEN
Millions Top 10 Albums
Essence of Reverie – Baekhyun (EXO)
No Genre by BOYNEXTDOOR
TELEPARTY by BSS (SEVENTEEN)
HYPE VIBES by CxM (SEVENTEEN)
rosie by Rosé BLACKPINK
HAPPY BURSTDAY by SEVENTEEN
The DECADE by DAY6
Soar – Doyoung (NCT)
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Übermensch by G-Dragon BIGBANG
TASTE by Haechan (NCT)
Stargazers by ISEGYE IDOL
Kkot Galpi 3 by IU
IVE EMPATHY by IVE
Ruby – Jennie (BLACKPINK)
Happy – Jin (BTS)
bright;燦 by Lee Chan Won
IM HERO 2 – Lim Young Woong
The Firstfruit by Mark NCT
Go Back To The Future by NCT DREAM
COLOR by NCT WISH
Blue Valentine – NMIXX
The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY by TXT
BLUE PARADISE by ZEROBASEONE
Caligo Pt.1 by PLAVE
ODYSSEY by RIIZE
30 by Sungjin (DAY6)
Track Zero Choice
ECHO by CHS
MORE HYPER by Effie
goodbye, my summer – by HANRORO
Jakdu: Standing on Blades by CHUDAHYE CHAGIS
Mogwa by Bek Hyunjin
Heart of a Dog by Sanmanhan
Spacious house by Huijun Woo
Lucky – Kim Oki feat. Wonstein
Attack! by Shin In Ryu
Uncertainty by Wah Wah Wah & Noridogam
Other award categories this year also include Best Performance, in separate categories for females and males; Best Producer; Hot Trend; Global Artist; Global Rising Artist; Japan Favourite Artist; Music Video of the Year; Songwriter Award; Stage of the Year; and the 1theK Global Icon honour.
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