The 17th MelOn Music Awards (MMA 2025) will be live-streamed on U-NEXT on December 20, featuring top K-POP artists and a new award.
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The Korean music awards ceremony 'MMA 2025 (The 17th MelOn Music Awards)' will be held on December 20, 2025 (Saturday) and will be available for unlimited viewing and exclusive live streaming on U-NEXT. 'MMA' is a music awards ceremony that selects winners based on data and votes from Korea's largest music platform, 'MelOn'. The 17th 'MMA 2025' will be held at the Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. There is already high anticipation for the splendid performances by luxurious K-POP artists. A glamorous lineup of globally popular artists such as IVE, RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and PLAVE has been announced, with more additions planned. Furthermore, this time, a new special award for 2025, 'Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT', will be established. After a comprehensive review including fan voting (in accordance with the rules of 'MMA 2025'), it will be awarded to a K-POP artist who attracted attention in Japan in 2025. The nominees include five artists: IVE, aespa, BIGBANG's G-DRAGON, RIIZE, and BOYNEXTDOOR. Voting will be conducted exclusively on U-NEXT starting December 5 (Friday), and the award-winning artist will be announced during the performance on December 20 (Saturday). Additionally, a giveaway campaign for 'MMA 2025' on-site viewing tickets will be held on U-NEXT's official X and Instagram. ■Streaming Information 'MMA 2025 (The 17th MelOn Music Awards)' Live Streaming: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) 16:00 start (scheduled) On-demand streaming: After the live streaming ends, it will be distributed as soon as preparations are complete. *There will be no subtitles or dubbing for live or on-demand streaming. *Streaming times may change without notice. <Performing Artists> IVE / PLAVE / BOYNEXTDOOR / RIIZE / NCT WISH / ILLIT / ALLDAY PROJECT / Hearts2Hearts / KiiiKiii / IDID and more... A comprehensive review including fan voting (in accordance with the rules of 'MMA 2025') will select the 'Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT' who gained attention in Japan in 2025. The award-winning artist will be announced during the performance on December 20 (Saturday). <Nominees> IVE / aespa / G-DRAGON / RIIZE / BOYNEXTDOOR 【Eligible Voters】 - Those who have registered for a U-NEXT account (without a monthly plan): 1 vote per day - U-NEXT monthly plan members (including free trials): 3 votes per day - Subscribers to 'Rakuten's strongest U-NEXT' and 'U-NEXT MOBILE': 3 votes per day 【Voting Period】 December 5 (Friday) 12:00 - December 19 (Friday) 23:59 【Voting Method】 Details will be provided later. ■Related Links U-NEXT 'MMA 2025' special page ■Streaming Information 'MMA 2025 (The 17th MelOn Music Awards)' Live Streaming: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) 16:00 start (scheduled) On-demand streaming: After the live streaming ends, it will be distributed as soon as preparations are complete. *There will be no subtitles or dubbing for live or on-demand streaming. *Streaming times may change without notice. <Performing Artists> IVE / PLAVE / BOYNEXTDOOR / RIIZE / NCT WISH / ILLIT / ALLDAY PROJECT / Hearts2Hearts / KiiiKiii / IDID and more... A comprehensive review including fan voting (in accordance with the rules of 'MMA 2025') will select the 'Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT' who gained attention in Japan in 2025. The award-winning artist will be announced during the performance on December 20 (Saturday). <Nominees> IVE / aespa / G-DRAGON / RIIZE / BOYNEXTDOOR 【Eligible Voters】 - Those who have registered for a U-NEXT account (without a monthly plan): 1 vote per day - U-NEXT monthly plan members (including free trials): 3 votes per day - Subscribers to 'Rakuten's strongest U-NEXT' and 'U-NEXT MOBILE': 3 votes per day 【Voting Period】 December 5 (Friday) 12:00 - December 19 (Friday) 23:59 【Voting Method】 Details will be provided later. ■Related Links U-NEXT 'MMA 2025' special page.
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