The' 2024 Melon Music Awards' celebrated a year of groundbreaking achievements and stellar performances across the music industry. From record-breaking albums to unforgettable performances, this year’s ceremony recognized the artists and creators who pushed boundaries and captivated audiences worldwide. Leading the night were standout groups like aespa and (G)I-DLE, who dominated major categories, while emerging talents such as RIIZE and ILLIT proved the future of music is brighter than ever. Here's a comprehensive look at the night's biggest winners and honors.

Take a look at all the winners below and the performances here.

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Major Awards

• Artist of the Year: aespa
• KakaoBank Album of the Year: aespa (Armageddon - The 1st Album)
• Song of the Year: aespa - Supernova
• Record of the Year: (G)I-DLE
• Rookie of the Year: TWS / ILLIT

TOP10

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

Millions TOP10

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

Best Awards

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

Special Awards

• Stage of the Year: IU
• Best Female Performance: aespa
• Best Male Performance: BOYNEXTDOOR
• Global Artist: IVE / ATEEZ
• Global Rising Artist: RIIZE
• J-POP Favorite Artist: YOASOBI
• Music Video of the Year: IVE - HEYA
• 1theK Global Icon: tripleS
• Songwriter Award: Jeon Soyeon - (G)I-DLE

Popularity Awards

• Track Zero Choice: Hyukoh, Sunset Rollercoaster - Young Man
• Hot Trend Award: QWER
• KakaoBank Star of Everyone Award: RIIZE

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Congratulations to all the winners!

The 2024 Music Awards was a testament to the diversity and brilliance of today’s music scene. From aespa’s sweeping victories to the global impact of artists like IU and Jungkook, the night celebrated both established icons and rising stars shaping the industry. With recognition spanning genres, styles, and even global markets, this year’s winners showcased the universal power of music to connect, inspire, and transcend boundaries. As the curtain closes on this year’s ceremony, the stage is set for another exciting year of innovation and artistry in music.

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