G-Dragon, heart, performs throughout Melon Music Awards ceremony at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Kakao Leisure
G-Dragon, the chief of the Okay-pop group BIGBANG, emerged as the most important winner on the seventeenth Melon Music Awards (MMA 2025), Saturday, sweeping seven awards along with his third solo album “Übermensch.”
Held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, the ceremony, hosted by Kakao Leisure’s music streaming platform Melon, celebrated the yr’s high musical achievements primarily based on streaming knowledge and fan involvement.
The 37-year-old artist clinched three of the Saturday evening ceremony’s 4 grand prizes together with Artist of the 12 months, Album of the 12 months and Music of the 12 months with the track “House Candy House.”
Along with the grand prizes, he secured 4 different trophies, together with Prime 10 Artist, Thousands and thousands Prime 10 Album, Finest Solo and Finest Songwriter.
G-Dragon speaks throughout his acceptance speech throughout Melon Music Awards ceremony at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Kakao Leisure
“Yearly is particular, however the yr of 2025 will probably be remembered as a very significant yr for me,” G-Dragon mentioned throughout his acceptance speech. “The title ‘Übermensch’ was like a private mantra for me whereas creating this album. I wish to thank all my followers, VIP, who’re my supply of inspiration.”
Report of the 12 months, the opposite grand prize, was awarded to Jennie of BLACKPINK for her first solo studio album “Ruby.” Her title monitor “like JENNIE” has garnered constant recognition on the Melon charts, remaining within the Prime 100 since its launch in March.
Jennie performs throughout Melon Music Awards ceremony at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Kakao Leisure
Rising stars, various genres
The extremely aggressive New Artist of the 12 months awards had been shared by co-ed group AllDay Undertaking and the woman band Hearts2Hearts.
Earlier than releasing its debut track “Well-known” in June, AllDay Undertaking made headlines as a result of Annie, certainly one of its members, is a daughter of the nation’s division retailer big Shinsegae’s chairperson Chung Yoo-kyung. The group’s track “Well-known” additionally gained consideration by reaching the highest of the Melon’s Prime 100 chart in simply three days.
Rose of BLACKPINK was named Finest Solo, whereas IVE and BOYNEXTDOOR took dwelling the Finest Group awards within the feminine and male classes, respectively. The Finest OST (Unique Soundtrack) award went to Huntrix for “Golden,” a success track from Netflix’s animated characteristic “KPop Demon Hunters,” and British artist Ed Sheeran was acknowledged within the Finest Pop Artist class.
Hanroro performs throughout Melon Music Awards ceremony at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Kakao Leisure
The ceremony additionally showcased musical variety via the Observe Zero Selection award, which went to indie artist Hanroro. The 25-year-old demonstrated vital energy this yr along with her third EP “Jamong Salgu Membership” (Grapefruit Apricot Membership).
The award ceremony drew a crowd of round 18,000 spectators and international audiences via lives streaming.
“MMA 2025 was designed to showcase the achievements of artists to the world whereas offering one of the best expertise for our loyal customers,” mentioned Joseph Chang, co-CEO of Kakao Leisure. “Melon will preserve its place as a number one Okay-pop competition by really valuing the music and its followers.”
