Melon Music Awards 2025: Lineup & Global Broadcast Details

The 17th Melon Music Awards (MMA2025), a premier K-pop awards show, will take place on December 20, 2025, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. Organized by Kakao Entertainment’s music platform Melon and sponsored by KakaoBank, the event promises a spectacular global broadcast for fans worldwide. Under the slogan “Play The Moment,” the ceremony aims to celebrate the musical moments that connected fans throughout the year.

MMA 2025: Event Schedule and Global Broadcast

Mark your calendars for a full evening of festivities. The Melon Music Awards red carpet will begin at 4:00 PM KST on December 20, 2025, followed by the main awards ceremony at 5:00 PM KST. K-pop fans across the globe can tune in through various platforms. In South Korea, the event will be broadcast on Wavve and the Melon app and website. For international viewers, Melon has secured key partnerships to ensure a seamless experience. The show will be streamed exclusively in Japan on U-NEXT and in Germany on MagentaTV. Fans in all other countries can watch the live broadcast via the official Melon and 1theK YouTube channels, making it a truly global event.

Star-Studded MMA 2025 Lineup Revealed

The MMA 2025 lineup features a stunning mix of legendary artists, top-tier groups, and rising stars. The announced performers include G-Dragon, EXO, Jennie, aespa, IVE, Jay Park, 10CM, ZICO, and WOODZ. Joining them are Hanroro, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, PLAVE, NCT WISH, and ILLIT. The stage will also feature performances from Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, IDID, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, promising a diverse and unforgettable night of music. Building on the excitement of previous ceremonies like the “2023 Melon Music Awards (MMA)” Results And Winners, this year’s show is set to deliver spectacular performances.

A Stage for Legends and Rising Stars

This year’s K-pop awards show demonstrates the incredible breadth of the industry. The lineup brings together iconic figures like G-Dragon and EXO with fourth and fifth-generation leaders such as IVE, aespa, RIIZE, and ILLIT. The inclusion of soloists like ZICO and Jay Park alongside indie favorites like 10CM highlights the diverse genres being celebrated at the Melon Music Awards. This blend ensures that fans of all corners of the K-pop world will have something to look forward to.

Expanding K-Pop’s Global Reach

Kakao Entertainment is leveraging MMA2025 to expand K-pop’s international footprint. The strategic partnerships with U-NEXT in Japan and Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaTV in Germany highlight an effort to reach major global music markets directly. This initiative reflects the growing worldwide demand for K-pop content and live events.

New ‘Japan Favorite Artist’ Award

In a special collaboration with its Japanese broadcast partner, the Melon Music Awards will introduce a new category: the ‘Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT’. This award will honor a K-pop artist who gained significant popularity in Japan during 2025. Voting for this special award is scheduled to begin on December 5, 2025, exclusively on the U-NEXT platform, allowing Japanese fans to directly support their favorite acts.

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