Melon Music Awards (MMA) is gearing up for its annual ceremony!
On July 9, Kakao Leisure introduced that the seventeenth annual Melon Music Awards shall be held December 20 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
The Melon Music Awards is a significant Okay-pop occasion that determines its winners primarily based on Melon’s yearly streaming knowledge, person votes and evaluations by trade consultants.
This yr, the judging standards for the principle “TOP10” class will shift from the earlier system of 80 % streaming knowledge and 20 % fan votes to a brand new breakdown of 60 % streaming knowledge, 20 % fan votes, and 20 % skilled analysis.
Kakao Leisure stated, “Music consumption on Melon has diversified. We purpose to highlight the artists who really outlined the yr by analyzing probably the most cherished songs primarily based on a wide range of components, together with reputation, impression, and total high quality.”
As well as, Kakao Leisure has additionally determined to limit ticket reservations to paid Melon subscribers, ending entry that was beforehand obtainable to all customers. The change is a part of an effort to supply extra advantages to longtime members. The corporate stated, “We purpose to guard members’ rights by stopping reservations by way of unauthorized channels and enabling extra prospects to benefit from the premier Okay-pop award present.”

Keep tuned for additional updates on the ceremony!
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