The 2024 Melon Music Awards celebrated a year of impressive achievements and spectacular performances in the music industry. From record-breaking albums to unforgettable performances, the night recognized artists and creators who pushed boundaries and captivated global audiences. Among the standouts of the night, aespa and (G)I-DLE dominated the major categories, while emerging talents such as RIIZE and ILLIT proved that the future of music is brighter than ever.

Main Winners

• Artist of the year: aespa
• KakaoBank Album of the Year: aespa - Armageddon - The First Album
• Song of the year: aespa - Supernova
• Recording of the Year: (G)I-DLE
• Breakthrough of the year: TWS / ILLIT

Top 10 Artists

(G)I-DLE, aespa, DAY6, NewJeans, PLAVE, RIIZE, TWS, SEVENTEEN, IU, BTS-Jungkook

Millions Top 10

• aespa - Armageddon - The First Album
• DAY6 - Band Aid
• IVE - IVE SWITCH
• NewJeans - How Sweet
• PLAVE - ASTERUM: 134-1
• RIIZE - RIIZING - The First Mini Album
• IU - The Winning
• Lim Young Woong - Warmth (Onki)
• Jungkook - GOLDEN
• Taeyeon - To. X - The 5th Mini Album

Special Prices

• Best Female Group: aespa
• Best Male Group: RIIZE
• Best Female Soloist: IU
• Best Male Soloist: Jungkook
• Best Musical Style: Lee Young Ji / BIBI
• Best Soundtrack: Eclipse - Sudden Shower (Lovely Runner OST Part 1)
• Best Pop Artist: Benson Boone
• Best Producer: Seo Hyun Joo

Congratulations to all the winners!

The 2024 Melon Music Awards were a testament to the diversity and excellence of today’s music scene. From the dominance of aespa to the global impacts of artists like IU and Jungkook, the night celebrated established icons as well as new stars shaping the industry. With recognition spanning genres, styles, and even global markets, this year’s honorees demonstrated the universal power of music to connect, inspire, and transcend borders.