MMA 2026: BTS Return as the Most-Awarded Act in Melon History

BTS lead the 2026 Melon Music Awards nominations alongside ILLIT and CORTIS, with five nods each. The group has won 40 awards at the MMAs, the most of any artist in the show's history. This year they are nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for ARIRANG, Song of the Year for "SWIM," Global TOP10 and Best Group – Male. The 18th edition runs November 14 and 15 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, and it is the first time the ceremony spans two days. Main categories are weighted 60 percent digital score, 20 percent panel review and 20 percent fan votes.