Archive · 6 Dec 2025
2025 Melon Music Awards Nominees Announced
The 2025 Melon Music Awards nominees have been announced, featuring a mix of K-pop and international artists.
The awards will be held on December 20, 2025, in Seoul.
Some of the big names in the running include SEVENTEEN, Jennie from BLACKPINK, and even American pop stars like Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.
The awards celebrate the best music released between October 2024 and November 2025.
Fans are excited to see who will win the top prizes, like Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
The ceremony will also feature performances by various artists, making it a big event for music lovers.
The 2025 Melon Music Awards nominees have been announced, featuring a mix of K-pop and international artists.
The awards ceremony will take place on December 20, 2025, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
SEVENTEEN and Jennie from BLACKPINK are among the nominees for Album of the Year.
International pop stars like Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber are also nominated in the Best Pop Artist category.
The awards recognize music released between October 31, 2024, and November 19, 2025.
- Who
- K-pop artists and international pop stars
- What
- Announcement of nominees for the 2025 Melon Music Awards
- When
- December 20, 2025
- Where
- Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul
- Why
- To recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry
- Event Date
- December 20, 2025
- Venue
- Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul
- Eligibility Period
- October 31, 2024 - November 19, 2025
- Top 10 Artists
- IVE, RIIZE, BLACKPINK’s Rose, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, aespa, PLAVE, G-Dragon, Lim Young Woong, NCT WISH, BOYNEXTDOOR
- Album of the Year Nominees
- SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, BLACKPINK Rose, BLACKPINK Jennie, BABYMONSTER, IU, G-Dragon, PLAVE, Lim Young Woong, IVE
- Song of the Year Nominees
- BLACKPINK Rose, 10CM, G-Dragon, HUNTRIX, BLACKPINK Jennie, ZO ZAZZ, BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, Maktub, IVE
- Best Pop Artist Nominees
- Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, KATSEYE, Justin Bieber, Don Tolliver
