In the Artist of the Year category, nominees include G-Dragon, aespa, Jennie, Rosé, Lim Young-woong, IVE, Flav, BOYNEXTDOOR, RISE, and NCT WISH. The Album of the Year category also promises fierce competition with nominees such as BABYMONSTER's 'DRIP', Rosé's 'rosie', IVE's 'IVE EMPATHY', SEVENTEEN's 'HAPPY BURSTDAY', and Lim Young-woong's 'IM HERO 2'. The Best Song of the Year category features a diverse array of hit tracks including BABYMONSTER's 'DRIP', G-Dragon's 'HOME SWEET HOME', Rosé's 'toxic till the end', BOYNEXTDOOR's '오늘만 I LOVE YOU', and Jennie's 'like JENNIE'.
The Rookie of the Year category includes JAZZBEE, Jojaezz, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, and ALLDAY PROJECT, all vying for the prestigious newcomer award. The 'Millions TOP10', selected from works that have entered Melon's Hall of Fame 'Millions Album', features 26 teams including G-Dragon, Flav, IVE, Rosé, Jennie, RISE, and BOYNEXTDOOR. Additionally, voting is underway for various popular categories such as Best Solo, Best Group, and Best OST.
In the popular 'Track Zero Choice' category, nominees include Hanloro's '시간을 달리네', Shin Inryu's '정면돌파', Effie's 'More Hyper', and Baek Hyun-jin's '모과'. Artists active in the indie scene will have the opportunity to win based on their contribution to cultural diversity.
All Melon users can participate in the voting, and members with a Melon subscription can also join the attendance check event. Completing the voting and attendance grants participants daily instant prizes such as MMA invitation tickets, tea collections, ceramic wine glasses, movie packages, and premium ice cream sets. Additionally, on December 14, those who complete attendance will have an extra chance to win MMA invitation tickets.
This year's MMA 2025, under the slogan 'Play The Moment', aims to share moments recorded through music. The main event will feature a diverse lineup including G-Dragon, Jay Park, Zico, EXO, Jennie, aespa, IVE, RISE, Flav, NCT WISH, and ILLIT, heightening anticipation. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Melon app and website, Wavve, Japan's U-NEXT, and Germany's Magenta TV, with additional streaming available on YouTube's Melon and 1theK channels for other regions.
Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr