[DiaryPoint = Reporter Park Bo-young] The final lineup for MMA2026 has been set at 26 acts. The event will take place over two days, Nov. 14 and 15, at 6 p.m. at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
This is the first year the Melon Music Awards will run for two days. Anticipation is building ahead of the show, which is set to feature I.O.I’s first reunion performance in about nine years, along with aespa, IVE and major NCT acts.
14 acts, including I.O.I and aespa, on Nov. 14
Day one, Nov. 14, will feature I.O.I, aespa, NCT DREAM, ATEEZ, RIIZE, TWS, Choi Yena, RESCENE, Hearts2Hearts, Dragon Pony, IDID, AEN, TWEED and HANA.
I.O.I will reunite with fans onstage for the first time since reuniting. Other acts on the first-day lineup include aespa, NCT DREAM, ATEEZ and RIIZE, all of which have made their mark on recent charts and major live performances.
IVE, PLAVE and 10 more acts on Nov. 15
Day two, Nov. 15, will feature IVE, KiiiKiii, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, NCT 127, PLAVE, 82MAJOR, NCT WISH, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Longshot and AND'BLE.
Viewers hoping to see IVE, PLAVE, NCT 127 or ILLIT should tune in on Sunday. Since the lineups differ by day, fans planning to attend in person or watch the livestream should check which day their favorite acts are performing.
Live streams on Melon and Wavve in South Korea
Viewers in South Korea can watch both shows live on Melon and Wavve. Melon’s official MMA2026 page lists a 6 p.m. start time for both Nov. 14 and 15.
Broadcast platforms vary by country. Melon has also announced livestreams for international viewers on Melon or the 1theK YouTube channel, though some countries may be excluded.
Voting in the various award categories continues through Nov. 13. After checking the final lineup and casting votes, viewers can catch the I.O.I and aespa lineup on Saturday, Nov. 14, and the IVE and PLAVE lineup on Sunday, Nov. 15.