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

The 2026 Melon Music Awards commenced on November 14 in Seoul, with K-pop sensation BTS securing four awards, including Album of the Year Daesang for "ARIRANG" and Stage of the Year. Hearts2Hearts and RESCENE each received three awards during the opening night, which focused on global connections in K-pop. The event introduced a two-day format for the first time.