I.O.I, reunited after about nine years, will perform at MMA 2026, where MelOn also revealed the final 11 acts for the two-day event.
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I.O.I, which has reunited after about nine years and stood at the top of the music source charts, will stand on the year-end awards stage. MelOn additionally revealed the final lineup of 11 groups for “The 18th MelOn Music Awards” (hereafter “MMA 2026”), to be held on November 14 and 15 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, Seoul. The final lineup announced includes I.O.I, which caused a sensation with its reunion, as well as aespa, IVE, Dragon Pony, KiiiKiii, CORTIS, IDID, hrtz.wav, AEN, TUIDE, and HANA. Following the 15 groups previously revealed in three separate announcements, a total of 26 acts have now been confirmed, completing an ultra-luxurious lineup that will heat up Gocheok Sky Dome over two days. Among them, the one drawing the greatest attention is I.O.I, which will appear on the “DAY 1” stage on the 14th. I.O.I, which won first place on MelOn’s “TOP100” and “HOT100” with the title track “Suddenly” from its 3rd mini album “I.O.I : LOOP” and achieved a triple crown on music shows, is planning to deliver emotion once again through the stage at this awards ceremony. “MMA 2026,” which marks its 18th year this year, has further expanded its global influence by introducing a newly established “Global TOP10” category linked with the integrated chart “Global-K Chart” for Korea, China, and Japan, under the main slogan “K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse.” ・I.O.I wins first place on “Music Core”! Support for members’ solo comeback... commemorative photo released ・From NCT DREAM to TWS to appear! “MMA 2026” exclusive live streaming on U-NEXT confirmed
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