A Complete Wrap-up of the Final MMA Lineup! From I.O.I to Cortis

The final lineup of 26 teams for the MMA has finally been revealed! From I.O.I and aespa to Ive and Cortis, we have compiled the lineup by date and ticket reservation schedule all in one place.

It's finally here… The final MMA lineup 🔥

There must be many of you who have been clutching your hearts while waiting for each release in every batch, right? 😭

With the announcement of the final 11 teams today (October 14), the lineup of 26 teams has been completed.

especially I.O.I reunites after 9 years As soon as the name popped up, reactions like "Is this for real?" started pouring in ✨

The lineups by date have been released, so check right now to see which day your favorite is appearing!

1. Check the basics of MMA 2026 first!

This year's Melon Music Awards is on a different scale right from the start.

For the first time in MMA history, it will be held over 'two days' 🎉

Event Name: The 18th Melon Music Awards (MMA2026)

Schedule: November 14 (Sat) – 15 (Sun), 2026

Location: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul

Slogan: K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse

Title: Sponsor Kakao Bank

Featuring: A total of 26 domestic and international K-pop artists

I heard the scale of the concert has grown even bigger now that a title sponsor has joined 💡

2. The 11 teams that joined last, who are they?

Following the 15 teams announced earlier, the last 11 teams were added today.

IOI

aespa

IVE

Cortis

Kiki

Dragon Pony

Heartswave

Twiid

HANA

With everything from leading girl groups and bands to Korea-Japan joint groups and Japanese girl groups, the lineup truly fits the slogan 'Connect' perfectly 🌏

3. 14 teams performing on the first day, Saturday, November 14

On the first day, a total of 14 teams will take the stage.

NCT DREAM

ATEEZ

Choi Yena

Rise

Tours

Lisenne

Hearts to Hearts

IOI

aespa

Dragon Pony

Twiid

HANA

The one that stands out the most is definitely I.O.I 😭

They said that with the title track 'Suddenly' from their third mini-album 'IOI : LOOP', they topped the Melon TOP 100 and HOT 100, and also won first place on music shows for three consecutive weeks.

aespa With their second full-length album 'LEMONADE' released in May, they swept the number one spots on the Global-K Chart daily, weekly, and monthly, and also reached number 9 on the Billboard 200 🍋

In addition, these teams are joining us ✨

Dragon Pony Showed off the band vibe properly with the March EP 'RUN RUN RUN'

HANA : Ranked #1 on Oricon Weekly Streaming for 9 consecutive weeks with 'Blue Jeans', 300 million cumulative plays

ID : Currently promoting the new song 'FLY!'

AN A Korean-Japanese joint boy group that debuted in August

Twiid : Ranked 14th on Melon HOT100 with debut song 'SUN KISS'

4. 12 teams performing on the second day, November 15 (Sun)

On the second day, 12 teams will be deployed.

NCT 127

Play

82 Major

NCT WISH

Ailit

AlphaDrive One

long shot

Andouble

Ive

Kiki

Cortis

Heartswave

Cortis With their 2nd mini album 'REDRED', they maintained a Top 3 position on the Melon monthly chart for 5 consecutive months and even achieved 12 wins on music shows 🔥

Ive With the pre-release song 'BANG BANG' in February, [the group] achieved first place on the TOP 100 and won eight awards on music shows.

They say they will first release the new song 'Looks Can Kill' on the coming 19th, and then make a comeback on the 26th with a mini-album of the same name 💜

Kiki With '404 (New Era)', it achieved its first number one on the TOP 100 since its debut and also ranked first on Billboard's '25 Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2026'.

A five-member band from Mnet's 'Steel Heart Club' Heartswave He also joined in September with the second mini-album 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM'.

5. Ticket Reservation Schedule & Broadcast Information

Make sure to set an alarm for the ticketing date ⏰

1st Sale: October 19 (Mon) 8 PM -> Melon Gold tier members or higher

2nd Sale: October 22 (Thu) 8 PM -> Melon subscription holders

It's okay if you can't go to the site!

It will be live-streamed domestically on Melon and Wavve, and internationally, you can watch it on YouTube Melon and 1theK channels, etc. 📺

6. New Global TOP 10 & Invitation Event

This year, a new 'Global TOP 10' category has been created, reflecting the 'Global-K Chart,' an integrated index for Korea, China, and Japan jointly developed by Melon, Tencent Music, and LINE Music 🌏

If you aren't confident in ticketing, try aiming for events!

'MMA 2026 Catch the Timing' Event: Until November 4, a total of 224 invitation tickets given away

You can enter to win tickets, laptops, vacuum cleaners, and department store gift certificates through the 'Lucky Number Round' and 'Bonus Round'.

You can write support messages on the official page's 'Support Board' (Overseas fans can participate by logging in to Berryz).

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. How many teams are in the final lineup for MMA 2026?

A. There are a total of 26 teams. 14 teams will perform on the first day, November 14, and 12 teams on the second day, the 15th.

Q. On what day of the week do IOA and aespa release?

A. Both teams will take the stage on the first day, Saturday, November 14.

Q. When can we see Ive and Cortis?

A. Ive, Cortis, Kiki, and Heartswave will appear on the second day, November 15 (Sun).

Q. When is ticket sales for MMA 2026?

A. The first sale for Melon Gold tier members or higher will take place on October 19 at 8 PM, and the second sale for members holding a subscription will take place on October 22 at 8 PM.

Q. If I can't go to the venue, where can I watch it?

A. Domestically, you can watch the live broadcast on Melon and Wavve, while internationally, you can watch it on YouTube Melon and 1theK channels, among others.