MMA 2024 Results: aespa Takes Home 3 Major Awards, (G)I-DLE Renews Contract

aespa Claims Major Victories at MMA 2024

In a glorious night for the K-pop scene, aespa emerged as the standout act, clinching three out of four prestigious Grand Prizes at the MMA 2024. Their accolades include Song of the Year for “Supernova,”Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year for “Armageddon,”contributing to an impressive total of seven awards for the evening.

Amidst the fanfare, Winter expressed heartfelt appreciation for their loyal fanbase, MY, stating, “This feels like a dream. We promise to keep making you proud.” Similarly, Karina emphasized that their recent triumphs will fuel their ambition: “Winning 3 Grand Prizes gives us even more motivation for the years to come.” Other group members, including Giselle and Ningning, echoed their gratitude towards fans for making 2024 an unforgettable chapter in their careers.

(G)I-DLE: A Celebration of Achievement and Loyalty

The girl group (G)I-DLE not only took home the Record of the Year award but also delighted fans with significant news during the ceremony. Jeon Soyeon revealed that all five members have decided to renew their contracts, dispelling recent rumors of a potential disbandment.

Reflecting on their journey, Soyeon stated, “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, also expressed joy over receiving their first Grand Prize, pledging to continue producing memorable music for their supporters.

Spotlighting New Artists and Recognizing Excellence

Among the notable recognitions at the event, TWS and ILLIT were awarded New Artist of the Year for their remarkable debuts and rapid ascent in popularity.

Best Male Solo: Jungkook
Best Female Solo: IU
Best Female Group: aespa
Best Male Group: RIIZE
Songwriter Award: Jeon Soyeon
Best Performance: aespa and BOYNEXTDOOR

This year’s event, themed “New Stream of K-POP,” showcased spectacular performances from artists such as IVE, ATEEZ, and YOASOBI, spotlighting the dynamic evolution and global expansion of K-pop. MMA 2024 once again highlighted the extraordinary talent and influence of K-pop artists around the world.

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