Girl group IVE recently captured the prestigious grand prize at the 2026 Melon Music Awards, sharing a delightful behind-the-scenes celebration to savor their monumental achievement.
On the 15th, IVE uploaded a short video to their official Instagram account accompanied by the caption “MMA” and a witty message reading “Melon is also OMG,” expressing their ecstatic feelings about the multiple wins. The released footage shows the members coming down from the awards stage, gathering in front of the camera while holding green trophies. They flashed playful expressions and proudly showed off their awards, radiating a lively and excited atmosphere.
In particular, Wonyoung and the other members displayed a charming twist by combining their chic black outfits with bright smiles and cheerful poses. The sheer happiness of their 5-win sweep was palpable as they joked around and shook their trophies together.
Earlier that day, IVE attended the ‘2026 Melon Music Awards’ (MMA 2026) DAY2 held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, where they took home the ‘Song of the Year’ grand prize. They also secured victories in the TOP10, Global TOP10, Best Music Video, and Best Group Female categories, bringing their total trophy count to five.
During her daesang acceptance speech, Wonyoung expressed deep gratitude, noting that she never expected the honor among such strong contenders. The members also reflected on their upcoming 5th debut anniversary and vowed to keep pushing forward without settling. An Yujin shed tears while delivering her speech, emphasizing that countless people’s hard work goes into producing a single album and song, while thanking the staff and fans.
Showcasing overwhelming emotion on stage and unfiltered joy backstage, IVE celebrated their 5-win milestone in their own unique way, marking a truly unforgettable moment.
