Former IZ*ONE member Choi Ye-na appeared on the red carpet at MMA 2026 in Seoul. The awards introduced a new Global TOP10 category.
November/14/2026 17:40
On the afternoon of the 14th, Choi Ye-na, formerly of IZ*ONE, appeared on the red carpet for "MMA 2026 (2026 MelOn MUSIC AWARDS)" held at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. The K-pop awards, which reached their 18th year this year, had "K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse" as their main slogan, and this time newly established the "Global TOP10" category linked with the integrated chart of Korea, China, and Japan, the "Global-K Chart." ・A glamorous gathering from I.O.I to aespa and HANA! Final lineup for "MMA 2026" to be held in November announced ・From IVE to RIIZE and I.O.I, noteworthy stages keep coming! "MMA 2026" spoilers revealed
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