The 2024 Melon Music Awards (MMA) are set to captivate fans with a dazzling showcase of talent, beginning with the teaser open on October 25. As Korea’s representative music awards, the MMA honors the most beloved artists and outstanding achievements in the music industry over the past year. This year's event promises to be a memorable celebration, and fans are encouraged to actively participate in the voting process.
Exciting Hosts
Key Dates to Remember
- October 25: Teaser Open
- October 31 - November 14: TOP10 Voting
Fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists, helping to determine the Top 10 Most Loved Artists of the year. - November 15 - 29: Voting by Sector
This phase allows fans to cast their votes for winners in various award categories. - November 30 at 17:00: MMA Show
The grand event will feature live performances from leading artists and culminate in the announcement of this year’s winners.
First Lineup Announcement
MMA 2024 has unveiled an exciting initial lineup that includes five prominent boy groups: ATEEZ, PLAVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, and TWS. These groups have made significant contributions to the K-pop landscape and are expected to deliver unforgettable performances at the ceremony.
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Awards Categories
The MMA 2024 will recognize excellence across several prestigious categories, each with its own criteria for selection:
Major Awards
- Album of the Year: Celebrating the best albums based on a combination of sound source (60%), judging (20%), and fan voting (20%).
- Artist of the Year: Acknowledging the most popular artists, judged similarly.
- Best Song of the Year: Honoring the top songs, evaluated through sound source metrics, judging, and voting.
- Record of the Year: This award is determined entirely by judging, focusing on significant musical achievements.
- Rookie of the Year: Recognizing outstanding newcomers, based on a mix of sound source data, judging, and voting.
Best Awards
- Best Solo Female/Male: Celebrating the most popular solo artists.
- Best Group Girls/Boys: Highlighting the top girl and boy groups.
- Best OST: Recognizing popular original soundtrack songs.
Special Awards
- Stage of the Year: Awarded for exceptional live performances, judged entirely by industry experts.
- Music Video of the Year: Acknowledging the most beloved music videos of the year.
- Songwriter Award: Celebrating the best composers and lyricists.
- J-Pop Favorite Artist: Recognizing the most loved J-Pop artist.
- Best Performance Female: Highlighting the female artist with the most outstanding stage presence.
Popularity Awards
- Track Zero Choice: Celebrating songs and artists that contribute to the diversity of popular culture, evaluated through sound source metrics, judging, and voting.
- Hot Trend Award: Honoring artists who set new music trends.
- Kakao Bank Everyone's Star Award: This fan-voted award recognizes stars who have captured hearts through various activities, combining judging and voting.
With a robust lineup and an array of awards celebrating artistic excellence, the MMA 2024 is poised to be a remarkable event in the K-pop calendar. Fans are encouraged to engage in the voting process, ensuring their favorite artists receive the recognition they deserve. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration as we honor the stars who have illuminated the Korean music scene in 2024!