Melon Music Award winners

South Korean singer and producer (born 1971)

Yoasobi is a Japanese musical duo formed in 2019. It consists of songwriter and producer Ayase and vocalist Ikura. Represented by the slogan "novel into music", the duo's narrative-driven songs are originally based on selected fictional stories posted on the website Monogatary.com. Later, sources also come from various media, such as fiction written by professional authors, books, letters, messages, plays, and social media posts. Known for fast pace and complex structure, their music has been characterized as a blend of J-pop and Vocaloid music.

South Korean singer-songwriter and actress (born 1993)

South Korean boy group

Davichi () is a South Korean pop duo, formed in 2008, that consists of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung.

South Korean actor and singer

South Korean entertainer

South Korean musical group; boyband

AKMU (; ), formerly Akdong Musician (; ), is a South Korean duo consisting of siblings Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun signed to their own independent label Cemter of Inspiration. As prominent figures of South Korea, their musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the honorific title "The Nation's Siblings". They are also cited as "musical prodigies" and "geniuses".

South Korean girl group

South Korean girl group

Zerobaseone (; stylized in all caps; abbreviated as ZB1) is a South Korean boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition program Boys Planet and managed by WakeOne. The group consists of five members: Kim Ji-woong, Sung Han-bin, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, and Han Yu-jin left the group in March 2026 following their contract expiration.

South Korean singer

South Korean singer

South Korean music producer and CEO

South Korean girl group

South Korean girl group

South Korean singer

g.o.d (; acronym for Groove Over Dose) is a South Korean boy band formed by SidusHQ. Debuting in 1999, the group became one of the most popular boy bands of the early 2000s in South Korea. The members had gone on to solo careers in the entertainment industry after indefinitely discontinuing group activity in 2005 following the departure of a member. However, they regrouped as a quintet and made a comeback in July 2014. Although the group is largely known for their "storytelling" lyrical style and signature blend of R&B and rap, their repertoire features a diverse array of genres ranging from h

South Korean rapper, singer and music producer

South Korean-American songwriter, rapper, singer, and record producer (born 1978)

Kang Ji-hyun (; born February 12, 1992), known professionally as Soyou (), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar.

South Korean singer

South Korean singer, born October 1997

Shin Dong-hee (; born September 28, 1985), known professionally as Shindong (lit. meaning: "prodigy"), is a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, host, radio personality, and video director. He is best known as a member of Super Junior and its subgroups Super Junior-T, Super Junior-H, and Super Junior-L.S.S.

South Korean singer

Hearts2Hearts () is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of eight members: Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, , Ian, and . They debuted on February 24, 2025, with the single album The Chase and its lead single of the same name.

American-born South Korean rapper and singer

South Korean singer

Jang Da-hye (; born August 9, 1991), better known by her stage name Heize, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, composer and producer currently signed to P Nation. The name Heize was inspired by the name of an American rapper Angel Haze, but instead of using the same English spelling, she decided to use Heize instead of Haze, because that was the spelling that came to mind. After making her debut in 2014 with the EP Heize, she gained attention after appearing on the second season of South Korean reality show Unpretty Rapstar. Shortly after, her breakout hit "Star" reached the top of th

Kim Hyung-soo (; born December 30, 1981), better known by his stage name K.Will (), is a South Korean singer. The name is a combination of the first letter 'K' of his last name 'Kim' and the English word 'Will'. He debuted in 2007 and has since become known for his chart-topping ballads. He has also been dubbed the "Prince of OST" for his frequent Korean drama soundtrack appearances.

South Korean boy group

Riize (; stylized in all caps; pronounced as "Rise") is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, Seunghan departed from the group in October 2024. They debuted on September 4, 2023, with the single album Get a Guitar.

South Korean music duo

South Korean singer

BOL4 (), also known as Bolbbalgan4 or , is a South Korean musical act formed by Shofar Music in 2016. They appeared on Superstar K6 in 2014 before signing a contract with their current agency. BOL4 was originally a duo consisting of Ahn Ji-young and Woo Ji-yoon. They debuted with the single "Fight Day" from the mini-album Red Ickle on April 22, 2016.

South Korean vocal duo

Kim Hae-sol (; born April 13, 1989), known professionally as Zion.T (), is a South Korean hip hop and R&B singer-songwriter. He has released 2 studio albums, Red Light (2013) and Zip (2023), as well as 3 EPs. He has also been featured on tracks by K-pop artists such as G-Dragon, Zico, and Psy.

South Korean trot singer

South Korean trot singer, actress, and entertainer.

South Korean/American singer

South Korean singer

South Korean singer (1984 -

8Eight () was a South Korean "hybrid" (meaning co-ed) trio group managed by Source Music and produced by Big Hit Entertainment, consisting of Lee Hyun, Joo Hee, and Baek Chan. Active from 2007 to 2014, their last single was "Don't Go Crazy".

South Korean singer

South Korean singer

South Korean musical group

South Korean rapper

South Korean singer

South Korean singer

South Korean musical group; boy band

South Korean rapper and singer

South Korean singer

KiiiKiii () is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Leesol, Sui, Jiyu, Haum, and Kya. They debuted on March 24, 2025, with the extended play Uncut Gem.

South Korean hip hop duo

South Korean singer

South Korean boy band

South Korean singer

South Korean singer

Hyukoh () is a South Korean indie band signed to DooRooDooRoo Artist Company. The band was formed in May 2014 and consists of leader, singer, and guitarist Oh Hyuk, bassist Im Dong-geon, guitarist Lim Hyun-jae, and drummer Lee In-woo.