Winners Of Melon Music Awards 2026 – DAY 1

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🗓️ Nov 14, 2026, 3:21 PM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 4 views💬 0

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1Two of the five Daesang (Grand Prize) winners were announced, with Album of the Year going to BTS’s “ARIRANG” and Global-K Artist of t
2This year’s Melon Music Awards (MMA) has revealed the first set of winners!The first day of MMA 2026 was held at Gocheok Sky Dome on November 14.

Winners Of Melon Music Awards 2026 – DAY 1

This year’s Melon Music Awards (MMA) has revealed the first set of winners!

The first day of MMA 2026 was held at Gocheok Sky Dome on November 14. Two of the five Daesang (Grand Prize) winners were announced, with Album of the Year going to BTS × BTS About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close ’s “ARIRANG” and Global-K Artist of the Year going to aespa × aespa About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close .

Check out the full list of winners for the first day:

Album of the Year: BTS – “ARIRANG”

Global-K Artist of the Year: aespa

Global TOP10: RIIZE × RIIZE About group RIIZE RIIZE (라이즈) is a South Korean boy group under SM Entertainment. The group is known for its “emotional pop” musical identity and has built a strong international fandom known as BRIIZE. Tap again to view profile → Close , RESCENE × RESCENE About group RESCENE RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene. Tap again to view profile → Close , G-Dragon, aespa, BTS, Hearts2Hearts × About group Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) is an 8-member girl group under SM Entertainment, debuting in 2025 with a fresh, emotional pop sound and a global focus. Tap again to view profile → Close

TOP10: Hearts2Hearts, I.O.I

Best Solo – Female: Yena × Artist bio YENA Real name: Choi Ye-naPosition: Soloist, Singer, Rapper, ActressNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-09-29 YENA is a South Korean solo singer, rapper, and actress. She is a former member of IZ*ONE and launched her solo career in 2022. YENA is known for a bright, energetic, humorous, and expressive personality. Her public appearances often show a playful side, while her solo work also reflects determination and a willingness to experiment with different concepts. Tap again to view profile → Close

Best Solo – Male: Lim Young Woong

Best OST: Kim Min Seok (MeloMance) – “Love Language” (“Can This Love Be Translated?” OST)

Best Pop Artist: Bruno Mars

Stage of the Year: BTS

Best Performance – Male: ATEEZ × ATEEZ About group ATEEZ ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close , RIIZE

Best Music Style: I.O.I

Global Impact Artist: Hearts2Hearts, TWS × TWS About group TWS TWS (투어스) is a six-member boy group under PLEDIS Entertainment consisting of SHINYU, DOHOON, YOUNGJAE, HANJIN, JIHOON, and KYUNGMIN. The group debuted on January 22, 2024 with the song 'plot twist'. TWS stands for “TWENTY FOUR SEVEN WITH US,” expressing the idea of being together with fans in every moment. Their signature musical identity is described as Boyhood Pop, combining bright, youthful energy with relatable stories about everyday life and growing up. Tap again to view profile → Close

Global Rising Artist: TUIDE

Hot Trend: ATEEZ, RESCENE

Best Producer: Nicole Kim (BIGHIT MUSIC)

KakaoBank Everyone’s Star: RESCENE

J-pop Favorite Artist: HANA

Congratulations to all of the winners!

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⭐Hearts2Hearts

Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) is an 8-member girl group under SM Entertainment, debuting in 2025 with a fresh, emotional pop sound and a global focus.

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Ian

⭐RESCENE

RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene.

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MAY

⭐aespa

aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world.

Members

⭐TWS

TWS (투어스) is a six-member boy group under PLEDIS Entertainment consisting of SHINYU, DOHOON, YOUNGJAE, HANJIN, JIHOON, and KYUNGMIN. The group debuted on January 22, 2024 with the song 'plot twist'. TWS stands for “TWENTY FOUR SEVEN WITH US,” expressing the idea of being together with fans in every moment. Their signature musical identity is described as Boyhood Pop, combining bright, youthful energy with relatable stories about everyday life and growing up.

Members

⭐BTS

BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.

Members

Jin

⭐RIIZE

RIIZE (라이즈) is a South Korean boy group under SM Entertainment. The group is known for its “emotional pop” musical identity and has built a strong international fandom known as BRIIZE.

Members

⭐ATEEZ

ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stage presence.

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