IVE Sweeps Major Awards at 2026 Melon Music Awards with 'BANG BANG'
At Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, IVE dominated the two-night 2026 Melon Music Awards, winning five honors including Song of the Year, Best Female Group, and Best Music Video. They made history as only the second girl group to claim Song of the Year twice, following Wonder Girls, after powering through sets like 'Dear. Cupid' and 'BANG BANG' in striking black outfits. BTS grabbed six awards like Artist and Album of the Year without attending, while aespa took Global-K Artist of the Year and CORTIS earned Record of the Year.