The 2025 Melon Music Awards reflected a year shaped by longevity, reinvention, and new beginnings.
SINGAPORE: On Dec 21, G-DRAGON stood at the centre of the night, collecting seven awards across major and genre categories. His third full-length album, “Ubermensch,” became one of the year’s defining releases, with “HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)” recognised as Song of the Year. Speaking on stage, G-DRAGON shared that the album title was less about grandeur and more about intention, a personal reminder to keep moving forward. He expressed thanks to his fans, collaborators, and those who have remained part of his creative journey.
JENNIE received Record of the Year for “Ruby,” her first solo full-length album. Since its release, the project has shown quiet staying power on the charts, with “like JENNIE” continuing to resonate months on. In her speech, JENNIE thanked her team and dancers, while also sharing a heartfelt message to her fans, acknowledging how much their support has meant during this chapter of her career.
The spotlight on new artists was shared by ALLDAY PROJECT and Hearts2Hearts, who jointly received Rookie of the Year. ALLDAY PROJECT made a strong first impression with their debut track “FAMOUS,” while Hearts2Hearts were recognised for a steady debut year marked by multiple releases gaining attention. Both groups used the moment to thank their teams and fans, promising growth and sincerity in the music ahead. Congratulations to all the winners and artists recognised at MMA2025. Each award reflected a year of dedication, creativity, and connection through music.
MMA2025 Winners
Song of the Year: G-DRAGON, “HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)”
Artist of the Year: G-DRAGON
Record of the Year: JENNIE
Album of the Year: G-DRAGON, “Übermensch”
New Artist of the Year: ALLDAY PROJECT, Hearts2Hearts
TOP 10: Rosé, Lim Young Woong, JENNIE, aespa, BOYNEXTDOOR, G-DRAGON, IVE, NCT WISH, PLAVE, RIIZE
Millions TOP 10: Rosé, “HAPPY”rosie”; SEVENTEEN,BURSTDAY”; IU, Young”A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3″; LimWoong, “IM HERO 2”; JENNIE, “Ruby”; BOYNEXTDOOR, “No Genre”; G-DRAGON, “Übermensch”; IVE, “IVE EMPATHY”; PLAVE, “Caligo Pt.1”; RIIZE, “ODYSSEY
Best Solo, Female: Rosé
Best Solo, Male: G-DRAGON
Best Group, Female: IVE
Best Group, Male: BOYNEXTDOOR
Best OST: HUNTR/X, “Golden” (K-Pop Demon Hunters OST)
Best Pop Artist: Ed Sheeran
Stage of the Year: aespa
Best Music Video: KiliKiii, “I DO ME”
Best Songwriter: G-DRAGON
Best Performance, Female: ILLIT
Best Performance, Male: RIIZE
Best Music Style: ALLDAY PROJECT, 10CM
Global Artist: aespa
Global Rising Artist: IDID
ItheK Global Icon: KiiiiKiii
Hot Trend: WOODZ
J-Pop Favorite Artist: Kenshi Yonezu
Best Producer: Zico
Berriz Global Fans Choice: Hearts2Hearts
TrackZero Choice: HANRORO,
“Goodbye, My Summer”
Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT:BOYNEXTDOOR
KakaoBank Everyone’s Star: NCT WISH
