The Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2024 is one of the most prestigious music award events in South Korea, celebrating the best in K-pop and beyond. With BTS’ Jungkook leading the nominations, fans worldwide are eager to support their favorite artists.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote, the voting period, the full nominations list, and more.
Voting Period for Melon Music Awards 2024
Voting for the Melon Music Awards 2024 happens in two phases:
- Top 10 Artists Voting: This phase took place from October 31 to November 14, 2024. The Top 10 artists were selected based on a combination of 80% streaming data from Melon and 20% fan votes.
- Category Voting: Starting from November 15, 2024, at 12 AM KST, fans can vote for various categories such as Best Male Soloist, Best Female Group, and more. This voting will continue until November 29, 2024.
Fans can cast their votes daily by logging into the official Melon website using a Kakao Talk or Melon ID.
How to Vote for MMA 2024
To vote for your favorite artists in the Melon Music Awards 2024:
- Visit the official Melon website or use the Melon app.
- Log in using your Kakao Talk or Melon ID.
- Navigate to the voting section and select your preferred categories.
- You can vote daily in each category until the end of the voting period on November 29.
Top 10 Artists of MMA 2024
The final list of Top 10 Artists for MMA 2024 includes some of the biggest names in K-pop. These artists have been chosen based on their streaming performance and fan votes:
- IU
- Jungkook (BTS)
- SEVENTEEN
- aespa
- DAY6
- (G)I-DLE
- NewJeans
- PLAVE
- RIIZE
- TWS
These Top 10 artists will receive special recognition at the awards ceremony and will also compete for major categories like Artist of the Year.
How Winners Are Chosen
The winners at MMA 2024 are determined through a combination of digital data from Melon’s streaming platform, fan votes, and expert judging panels. For major awards like Artist of the Year and Album of the Year:
- 20% comes from fan votes.
- 60% is based on digital performance (streaming and downloads).
- 20% is determined by a panel of judges.
For popularity-based awards like Kakao Favorite Star, fan votes play a larger role, accounting for up to 60% of the final decision.
Where to Watch MMA 2024
The Melon Music Awards 2024 will be held on November 30 at Inspire Arena in Incheon at 5 PM KST. Fans around the world can tune in via:
- The official Melon app.
- Melon’s YouTube channel.
- The global K-pop platform, 1theK YouTube channel.
- Japanese fans can watch it live on U-NEXT.
FAQs
When does voting for MMA 2024 end?
Voting ends on November 29, 2024.
How do I vote for my favorite artist?
You can vote by logging into the official Melon website or app using your Kakao Talk or Melon ID.
Who is leading in nominations at MMA 2024?
BTS’ Jungkook leads with six nominations including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
Where can I watch MMA 2024 live?
You can watch it live on Melon’s app, YouTube channel, or U-NEXT in Japan.