BTS, Hearts2Hearts, and RESCENE Lead Winners on Day 1 of 2026 Melon Music Awards

Day 1 of the 2026 Melon Music Awards took place on November 14, with BTS winning four awards, including Album of the Year Daesang for "ARIRANG" and Stage of the Year. Hearts2Hearts and RESCENE each secured three awards, while aespa, I.O.I, RIIZE, and ATEEZ also received multiple honors. The event, held in Seoul, introduced a two-day format for the first time, focusing on global connections in K-pop.