The excitement is high! The most-awaited Kpop awards show by Kakao Entertainment, the Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2025, has revealed its nominees. There are nine categories in this awards show. Two of them were not selected by voting: Record of the Year and the Millions Top 10. Check out which Kpop artists made it to the nominees list of the Melon Music Awards 2025, Top 10, and how to vote for your favorites.
2025 Melon Music Awards: Nominees, Top 10 Kpop Artists, and Voting Guide
The 17th Melon Music Awards will take place at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on December 20, 2025, featuring live performances by an impressive Kpop lineup.
Most Nominated and Top 10 Artists at MMA 2025
G-Dragon Leads the Total Nominations
G-Dragon from BIGBANG has the most nominations at the Melon Music Awards 2025. He earned several major categories. These include Artist of the Year (Top 10), Album of the Year for his album “Übermensch,” and Song of the Year for “HOME SWEET HOME,” featuring Taeyang and Daesung.
Other highly nominated artists include BABYMONSTER, IVE, Jennie (BLACKPINK), PLAVE, RIIZE, Rosé (BLACKPINK), and SEVENTEEN.
Top 10 Artists
Melon has established criteria for determining the final winners of this year’s Top 10 Artists awards. The winners are evaluated based on the following factors: 60 percent of the score comes from Melon download and streaming counts. 20 percent is based on users’ votes. And 20 percent relies on judges’ evaluations.
This year’s winners for the Top 10 Artists include:
- aespa
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- G-Dragon (BIGBANG)
- IVE
- Jennie (BLACKPINK)
- Lim Young Woong
- NCT WISH
- PLAVE
- RIIZE
- Rosé (BLACKPINK)
These artists stand out on streaming platforms. Their ability to connect with their fans has led to streaming success. Each offers something unique, like amazing vocals, exciting performances, or lyrics that resonate.
The Melon Music Awards 2025 Nominees
As the competition is fierce, let’s break down the nominees for each category:
Album of the Year
- BABYMONSTER – “DRIP”
- G-Dragon (BIGBANG) – “Übermensch”
- IU – “Kkot Galpi 3”
- IVE – “IVE EMPATHY”
- Jennie (BLACKPINK) – “Ruby”
- Lim Young Woong – “IM HERO 2”
- PLAVE – “Caligo Pt.1”
- RIIZE – “ODYSSEY”
- Rosé (BLACKPINK) – “rosie”
- SEVENTEEN – “HAPPY BURSTDAY”
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 and Daesung
- “Golden” by HUNTR/X (sung by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
- “REBEL HEART” by IVE
- “like JENNIE” by Jennie
- “Starting With You” by Maktub
- “toxic till the end” by Rosé
- “Don’t you know” by ZO ZAZZ
New Artist of the Year
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- Hearts2Hearts
- JAESSBEE
- KiiiKiii
- ZO ZAZZ
Millions Top 10
- Baekhyun (EXO) – “Essence of Reverie”
- BOYNEXTDOOR – “No Genre”
- BSS (SEVENTEEN) – “TELEPARTY”
- CxM (SEVENTEEN) – “HYPE VIBES”
- DAY6 – “The DECADE”
- Doyoung (NCT) – “Soar”
- G-Dragon (BIGBANG) – “Übermensch”
- Haechan (NCT) – “TASTE”
- ISEGYE IDOL – “Stargazers”
- IU – “Kkot Galpi 3”
- IVE – “IVE EMPATHY”
- Jennie (BLACKPINK) – “Ruby”
- Jin (BTS) – “Happy”
- Lee Chan Won – “bright;燦”
- Lim Young Woong – “IM HERO 2”
- Mark (NCT) – “The Firstfruit”
- NCT DREAM – “Go Back To The Future”
- NCT WISH – “COLOR”
- NMIXX – “Blue Valentine”
- PLAVE – “Caligo Pt.1”
- RIIZE – “ODYSSEY”
- Rosé (BLACKPINK) – “rosie”
- SEVENTEEN – “HAPPY BURSTDAY”
- Sungjin (DAY6) – “30”
- TXT – “The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY”
- ZEROBASEONE – “BLUE PARADISE”
The Best in K-Pop Awards
Group (Female)
- aespa
- BABYMONSTER
- Hearts2Hearts
- IVE
- LE SSERAFIM
Group (Male)
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- PLAVE
- RIIZE
- SEVENTEEN
- TXT
Solo Artist (Female)
- IU
- Jennie
- Jisoo
- Rosé
- Taeyeon
Solo Artist (Male)
- 10CM
- G-Dragon
- Lim Young Woong
- Maktub
- ZO ZAZZ
OST
- Changsub – “True Love” (“Secret Relationships” OST)
- Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) – “FOREVER” (“Resident Playbook” OST)
- HUNTR/X – “Golden” (“KPop Demon Hunters” OST)
- PLAVE – “We don’t stop” (“The Fiery Priest 2” OST)
- TXT – “When the Day Comes” (“Resident Playbook” OST)
Pop Artist
- Don Toliver
- Ed Sheeran
- Justin Bieber
- KATSEYE
- Lady Gaga
Track Zero Choice
- “Mogwa” by Bek Hyunjin
- “ECHO” by CHS
- “Jakdu: Standing on Blades” by CHUDAHYE CHAGIS
- “MORE HYPER” by Effie
- “Goodbye, My Summer” by HANRORO
- “spacious house” by Huijun Woo
- “Lucky” by Kim Oki featuring Wonstein
- “Heart of a Dog” by Sanmanhan
- “Attack!” by Shin In Ryu
- “Uncertainty” by Wah Wah Wah & Noridogam
2025 Melon Music Awards Voting Guide
Melon login > MMA2025 category voting tab > Vote for your favorite
- Choose Category
- Period: Until December 19, 2025 (Friday) 23:59 (KST)
- Link: http://kko.kakao.com/Uuc0v2kYGv
- Method: Paid members: 3 votes per day, Free members: 1 vote per day
MMA 2025: Berriz Global Fans’ Choice
Here are the nominees for you to vote for Berriz Global Fans’ Choice at the Melon Music Awards 2025:
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- aespa
- BABYMONSTER
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- DAY6
- G-Dragon
- Hearts2Hearts
- ILLIT
- IVE
- IU
- Jennie
- KiiiKiii
- MEOVV
- NCT Dream
- NCT WISH
- PLAVE
- RIIZE
- ROSÉ
- Stray Kids
- ZEROBASEONE
Where to vote: Berriz app (Google Play / App Store) or the web.
Quick Voting Steps
1. Install and open the Berriz app (or open the web link).
2. Create or log in to your Berriz account (email, phone, or supported social login).
3. Open the Voting menu, tap the photo of your chosen artist, press Vote, and confirm.
4. Check for the confirmation notification — that means your daily vote was recorded.
5. You can come back every day to vote again after the daily reset.
Important Rules & Times
- One vote per account (one identity) per day.
- Use one device/account only for one daily vote.
- Multiple votes per day are not allowed.
- The daily reset is at 23:00 KST (11:00 p.m. KST). After the reset, you can vote again.
- Voting closes on December 14, 2025, at 23:59 KST (11:59 p.m. KST). Votes after that are not counted.
- No cheating: votes from multiple accounts, bots, identity theft, or other fraudulent methods will be void. If the activity is judged fraudulent, related votes will be excluded.
- For security, Berriz recommends voting from a personal IP address.
Tips
- Keep the app updated to avoid technical issues.
- Save your login details so you can vote daily.
- Set a daily reminder shortly after the reset time so you don’t miss your vote!
What’s Your Take?
The Melon Music Awards 2025 is set to take the spotlight on both brilliance and creativity. With nominees representing different facets of music and artistry, this event promises to be unforgettable.
While you vote from December 5 to December 19, think about the impact these artists have had on your life. Who touched your heart this past year? Who made you dance, cry, or reflect?
As the date approaches, who are you voting for at the Melon Music Awards 2025? Let us know in the comments below.
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