사진 확대 G-Dragon. Photo l Screenshot from ‘2025 MMA’ video
Singer G-Dragon delivered yet another legendary moment on the stage of the 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA). His performance transcended the typical awards ceremony format, turning the night into a festival where both audience and artists united through music, dominating the MMA evening.
On the 20th, G-Dragon took the stage at the 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA) held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, captivating the ceremony with his overwhelming performance and remarkable achievements.
G-Dragon’s achievements that night were truly outstanding. He claimed three of MMA’s top trophies: ‘Artist of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year’ (his third studio album ‘Übermensch’), and ‘Best Song of the Year’ (‘HOME SWEET HOME’). In addition, he won in the categories of ‘Best Solo Male,’ ‘Best Songwriter,’ ‘Top 10 Artists,’ and ‘Millions Top 10,’ securing a total of seven awards and cementing his status as the star of the 2025 MMA.
These results reflect the musical accomplishments G-Dragon achieved throughout 2025. His third studio album ‘Übermensch’ surpassed one million cumulative streams on Melon within just four hours of release, setting a new record for the fastest solo artist to reach the Millions Album milestone. The album also recorded 4.2 million cumulative streams in 24 hours, breaking the previous solo artist record. All tracks from the album entered Melon’s real-time TOP20 chart simultaneously upon release, further proving his widespread popularity.
‘HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)’ was also at the center of this momentum. Immediately after its release, it topped Melon’s real-time and daily charts, and went on to hold the No. 1 spot on the daily chart for a total of 76 days—the longest run for a male artist’s song in history. It was also selected as one of the most listened-to songs on the Melon platform in the first half of the year, receiving consistent love from listeners. This demonstrates not only short-term buzz but also long-term staying power.
The stage performance fully embodied the weight of these achievements. G-Dragon appeared wearing a crown and opened the show with ‘PO₩ER,’ instantly captivating the venue with his intense energy. During ‘HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung),’ he performed alongside Taeyang and Daesung, who appeared via VCR, creating explosive synergy.
Notably, the stage featured the first-ever live performance of ‘TOO BAD – Alan Walker Remix,’ drawing significant attention. The collaboration with world-renowned choreographer and performance director RIEHATA brought groove and energy reminiscent of a dance battle, elevating the excitement of the awards ceremony to its peak. The night concluded with ‘Crooked,’ delivering a free-spirited and symbolic finale.
Most impressive was the presence of G-Dragon, the K-pop KING, both on and off stage. He moved freely between the artists’ waiting area and the stage, naturally interacting with artists across generations and genres. Beyond competition, he created a ‘festival’ where the past, present, and future of K-pop converged in real time.
After winning three out of four grand prizes, G-Dragon remarked, “Every year is special, but this year has been particularly meaningful for me personally. My third studio album ‘Übermensch’ is, as the title suggests, a spell I cast upon myself to become someone who transcends and surpasses.”
He continued, “There were many first attempts this year, so I am deeply grateful to everyone who joined me, to my fans who are my source of inspiration, to the BigBang members and fellow artists, and to Melon for this award.”
In his acceptance speech for ‘Artist of the Year,’ he stated, “Everyone here is an artist and a protagonist with their own story,” expressing respect for the entire K-pop scene. Regarding ‘Best Song of the Year,’ ‘HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung),’ he shared, “With the members joining me, the song became even warmer, allowing me to spend the past year with warmth.” Overcome with emotion during his final acceptance speech, the venue was filled with chants of ‘Kwon Ji-yong,’ turning the ceremony into a concert-like celebration.
[Lee Da-gyeom]
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.