MMA 2024 Winners: aespa Sweeps 3 Grand Prizes, (G)I-DLE Confirms Contract Renewal
aespa: The Night’s Biggest Winner
aespa dominated the night, taking home 3 out of 4 Grand Prizes—Song of the Year (Supernova), Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (Armageddon)—as part of their impressive 7-award haul.
Winter expressed gratitude to the fandom MY, saying, “This feels like a dream. We promise to keep making you proud.”
Karina vowed to continue delivering great music, saying, “Winning 3 Grand Prizes gives us even more motivation for the years to come.”
Other members, including Giselle and Ningning, thanked fans for their support in making 2024 a landmark year for the group.
(G)I-DLE: Emotional Moments and Big Announcements
(G)I-DLE won Record of the Year, reflecting their innovative artistry. During her speech, Jeon Soyeon announced that all five members had decided to renew their contracts, silencing rumors of disbandment.
Soyeon said, “We’re entering our 8th year, and we promise to stay together for many more years. This award is proof of our fans’ unwavering love.”
Other members, including Miyeon and Minnie, shared their joy at receiving their first Grand Prize, promising fans more memorable music.
Rookie Spotlights and Other Major Winners
New Artist of the Year: TWS and ILLIT for their strong debuts and rapid fanbase growth.
Best Male Solo + Best Female Solo: Jungkook and IU.
Best Female Group + Best Male Group: aespa and RIIZE.
Songwriter Award: Jeon Soyeon, for her contributions to (G)I-DLE’s music.
Best Performance: aespa and BOYNEXTDOOR.
The event, under the theme “New Stream of K-POP”, featured breathtaking performances from artists like IVE, ATEEZ, YOASOBI and more, emphasizing the genre’s evolving trends and global reach. MMA 2024 once again celebrated the talent, dedication and impact of K-pop artists worldwide.
▲ Below are the MMA 2024 award winners:
Album of the Year: aespa “Armageddon”
Artist of the Year: aespa
Song of the Year: aespa “Supernova”
Record of the Year: (G)I-DLE
New Artist of the Year: TWS, ILLIT
Best Solo: Jungkook, IU
Best Group: aespa, RIIZE
Best Pop Artist: Benson Boone
Best OST: Eclipse “Sudden Shower” (from Lovely Runner)
TOP10: (G)I-DLE, RIIZE, aespa, PLAVE, TWS, DAY6, SEVENTEEN, IU, Jungkook, NewJeans
Millions TOP10: DAY6, IU, IVE, aespa, RIIZE, PLAVE, Lim Young-woong, Jungkook, Taeyeon, NewJeans
Stage of the Year: IU “2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT”
Music Video of the Year: IVE “HEYA”
Global Artist: ATEEZ, IVE
Global Rising Artist: RIIZE
Best Music Style: Lee Young-ji, BIBI
Best Producer: Starship Entertainment’s Seo Hyun-joo
Best Performance: BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa
Songwriter Award: (G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon
J-Pop Favorite Artist: YOASOBI
1theK Global Icon: TripleS
Track Zero Choice: Hyukoh, Sunset Rollercoaster
Hot Trend Award: QWER
Kakao Bank Everyone’s Star: RIIZE
Source: Daum
