Melon Music Awards 2025: The Best, Worst, and Most WTF Moments

The 2025 Melon Music Awards turned into a COMPLETE DISASTER with scandal after scandal! From G-Dragon's embarrassing live performance to aespa Giselle's alleged disrespect toward BLACKPINK's Jennie, and Jennie's controversial reactions to BTS and EXO - this year's MMA was CHAOS from start to finish! The controversy started weeks before the ceremony when ticket buyers began reporting that their MMA tickets were being forcibly canceled without explanation. Despite paying 55,000 won, many fans claim they never received refunds and had their accounts suspended for three months. The organizers insisted these were fraudulent bookings, but fans aren't buying it and suspect the seats were being cleared for special guests. When the ceremony finally arrived, the drama only intensified. G-Dragon dominated the night winning seven awards including all three Daesangs, but his performance became the most talked-about moment for all the wrong reasons. Korean netizens slammed him for relying heavily on AR with barely any live vocals, calling his stage "embarrassing" and questioning why he keeps winning awards when he allegedly can't sing properly anymore. Jay Park's pre-debut boy group LNGSHOT also stirred up major controversy with their appearance at the MMA. The group faced immediate backlash with comparisons to ALLDAY PROJECT's Tarzzan and accusations of cultural appropriation, with netizens saying "of course it's a group from Jay Park" and criticizing their styling and overall presentation. BLACKPINK's Jennie made a rare appearance at a Korean award show and took home the Record of the Year Daesang, but her performance sparked divided reactions. While Korean netizens praised her preparation and passion, international fans accused her of heavy lip-syncing and relying too much on backup dancers. The drama didn't stop there - Jennie's neutral expression during a BTS tribute clip led to accusations of looking "bitter" or "jealous" toward the group, with fans speculating about lingering resentment from BTS sweeping awards in the past. aespa found themselves at the center of multiple controversies throughout the night. Giselle was heavily criticized after video showed her watching Jennie's performance with her chin resting on her hand and legs crossed, which Korean netizens interpreted as rude and disrespectful toward a senior artist. Giselle later explained during a livestream that their seats were positioned in an extreme corner where she couldn't see the stage or monitors properly. Winter and Giselle also faced backlash after laughing while watching old footage of their 2021 win, with some netizens making cruel comments about alleged plastic surgery and referencing their previous controversy at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards. The idol reaction drama extended beyond aespa, with multiple groups criticized for their seemingly lackluster responses during various performances. Fans dissected every clap, facial expression, and seated posture, turning what should have been a celebration into a minefield of etiquette controversies. What do YOU think about all this drama? Was G-Dragon's performance really that bad? Was Giselle actually being disrespectful or was it just bad seating? Did Jennie deserve the criticism? Let me know your honest thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to LIKE this video if you're shocked by what happened, SUBSCRIBE for more K-pop news and exclusive coverage, and turn ON notifications so you never miss the tea! #kpop #kpopnews #KOOKIELIT