MY, what a way to start MMA weekend! aespa have won Global-K Artist of the Year at MMA 2026 (the Melon Music Awards 2026), with Korea JoongAng Daily naming them the winner of the inaugural award in its live coverage of Day 1.

Day 1 of the ceremony was held on November 14 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where aespa also performed.

In the acceptance speech, as Star News reported, Winter thanked MY, saying, “I think it is thanks to MY that I can stand in such an honorable place.” Karina added, “aespa’s 6th anniversary is coming up soon, and I think of the award we received today as a gift given to us.”

Congratulations to aespa! Press play on the ‘LEMONADE’ MV below and celebrate along with them.