'Melon Music Awards 2025' announces official red carpet participants

The red carpet at this year’s 'Melon Music Awards 2025' unfolded as a refined and stylish event, drawing attention ahead of the main ceremony.

On December 20, artists and industry figures arrived at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where they posed for photos and greeted fans on the red carpet prior to the awards show. With a wide range of concepts on display, the event highlighted both established acts and rising names, setting the tone for an evening celebrating music across genres.

This year’s official red carpet lineup featured IDID, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Hearts2Hearts, 10cm, RIIZE, WOODZ, HANRORO, BOYNEXTDOOR, Block B’s Zico, IVE, aespa, Jay Park and LNGSHOT, NCT WISH, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and EXO. Each artist brought their own distinct style, contributing to the polished atmosphere of the event.

As anticipation continued to build for the awards ceremony, the 'MMA 2025' red carpet offered fans a first glimpse of the night’s glamour and star presence.

Official Red Carpet Participants – Melon Music Awards 2025

• EXO
• BLACKPINK’s Jennie
• NCT WISH
• Jay Park and LNGSHOT
• aespa
• IVE
• Block B’s Zico
• BOYNEXTDOOR
• HANRORO
• WOODZ
• RIIZE
• 10cm
• Hearts2Hearts
• ALPHA DRIVE ONE
• ALLDAY PROJECT
• KiiiKiii
• IDID

EXO

BLACKPINK’s Jennie

NCT WISH

Jay Park and LNGSHOT

aespa

Block B’s Zico

IVE

BOYNEXTDOOR

ILLIT

HANRORO

WOODZ

RIIZE

10cm

Hearts2Hearts

ALPHA DRIVE ONE

ALLDAY PROJECT

KiiiKiii

IDID