MMA 2022 Winners : Lim Young-woong, BTS, and IVE snag most trophies

Melon Music Awards or MMA 2022 winners have been revealed, and acts such as BTS, Lim Young-woong, IVE, NewJeans, and more have bagged some of the biggest titles of the night. The annual awards ceremony held its first in-person audience in three years, attracting millions of viewers.

IVE's blockbuster hit LOVE DIVE earned them their first Daesang (Grand Prize) for Best Song of the Year, less than a year into their K-pop career. Meanwhile, NewJeans, who made their grand debut in July, received a Bonsang as well as the New Artist of the Year Award.

The MMA 2022 winners list also included Lim Young-woong, who earned the Artist of the Year Award and Album of the Year Award for his record, IM HERO. BTS, on the other hand, added another Daesang to their huge collection, winning Record of the Year for their anthology album Proof.

The MMA 2022 winners were selected through particular criteria - The 'Top 10 Artists' were selected based on 20% online votes and 80% digital sales, whereas the main awards were picked by 20% online voting, 60% digital sales, and 20% judges score.

Here's the entire list of the MMA 2022 winners

MMA 2022 was an event to remember

Besides congratulating the MMA 2022 winners, fans also enjoyed powerful performances by K-pop idols and groups. NewJeans impressed viewers with a performance medley on their hit tracks Attention, Cookie, and more.

On the other hand, ENHYPEN set the stage on fire with their mind-blowing performance on their latest hit Future Perfect – Pass The Mic. LE SERAFFIM and STAYC also showcased their flawless performance skills, proving they are the best in the fourth generation.

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Muskan Jaiswal is a journalist specializing in pop-culture, lifestyle, and Korean entertainment at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Diploma in Journalism, she began writing as a form of creative expression during the pandemic-related lockdown. She has about four years of experience, working at Otakukart, Movieweb, The Times of India, Aeroplay Entertainment, and Lifestyle Asia, among other organizations.

As a Pop-culture writer, she values presenting reports after a robust fact-checking process on celebrities and other trending topics, which interest people. Among her professional achievements is a feature on eco-friendly practices in K-pop album production. This write-up, which took a week of research, covered a range of sub-topics such as the export-import history of K-pop albums, and shifts in music marketing in that industry.

When not working, she enjoys watching films and discovering indie artists across several music platforms. Her favorite bands include Coldplay, BTS, and CAS.

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