사진 확대 aespa’s Ningning. Photo: MMA 2025
Despite missing part of the event due to feeling unwell, Ningning of aespa successfully performed on the main stage.
On the 20th, the 2025 Melon Music Awards took place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
Ningning appeared during the team’s stage, which was scheduled towards the end of the event. Although she was absent during the red carpet and award segments, she joined her members on stage and completed the performance without any issues.
Ningning showcased powerful choreography and expressive stage presence in performances of major songs such as ‘Drift,’ ‘Rich Man,’ and ‘Dirty Work,’ demonstrating her professionalism.
사진 확대 aespa’s Ningning. Photo: MMA 2025 
사진 확대 aespa. Photo: MMA 2025
Prior to the event, SM Entertainment announced, “Due to cold symptoms and a decline in condition, Ningning was unable to attend the scheduled red carpet event today.”
They added, “However, in accordance with the artist’s strong will to perform, she focused on recovering her strength and condition, and will participate in the main stage and some parts of the event as planned, except for the red carpet.”
The main ceremony featured a star-studded lineup including G-Dragon, Park Jaebeom, 10CM, Zico, EXO, WOODZ, Jennie, aespa, IVE, Han Roro, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, PLAVE, NCT WISH, ILLIT, H2H, Kiki, All Day Project, Idit, and AlphaDriveOne.
MMA 2025 was broadcast live on the Melon app and website, as well as on Wavve in Korea. Internationally, it was available on U-NEXT in Japan, Magenta TV in Germany, and globally via the Melon and 1theK channels on YouTube.
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This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.