Thirty acts named as Top 10 nominees; voters can participate through December 4 with an attendance-check event.

MMA 2025, the Melon Music Awards, has announced its Top 10 nominees, with 30 acts named in the shortlist. On the 20th, Kakao Entertainment revealed that Melon will host voting and an attendance-check event through December 4.

The list of 30 nominees includes a wide range of prominent artists, such as IU, G-Dragon, 10CM, MAKTUB, Hwang Garam, DAY6, SEVENTEEN, Lim Young-woong, BLACKPINK, NCT Dream, OVAN, Jennie, Woody, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), aespa, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, Rosé, PlayB, BoyNextDoor, Rise, BabyMonster, NCT Wish, Ailit, Miyao, JassBi, Jojoez, Hats To Hats, Kiki, and All Day Project.

KakaoBank serves as the title sponsor for MMA2025, which is scheduled to take place on December 20 at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. The main slogan, “Play the Moment,” conveys the idea of connecting with all moments and stories through MMA2025.

The main stage lineup will feature performances by a slew of artists, including G-Dragon, Jay Park, 10CM, Zico, EXO, Woo, Jennie, aespa, IVE, Hanrolo, BoyNextDoor, Rise, PlayB, NCT Wish, AiLit, Hats To Hats, Kiki, All Day Project, iDit, and Alpha Drive One.