At the 17th Melon Music Awards at Gocheok Sky Dome, G‑Dragon swept seven awards, including all three grand prizes. His wins included Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for “Übermensch,” and Song of the Year for “Home Sweet Home (feat. Taeyang, Daesung).”
Multiple outlets confirmed the tally. The BIGBANG leader also picked up Best Solo (Male), Best Songwriter, and a Top 10 honor that outlets described as either “Top 10 Artist” or “Millions Top 10 Album.” Clips of his stages surged across social feeds as roughly 18,000 fans sang along. (Soompi, The Korea Times, Chosun)
All seven wins, at a glance
- Artist of the Year (Daesang)
- Album of the Year (Daesang) — “Übermensch”
- Song of the Year (Daesang) — “Home Sweet Home (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)”
- Best Solo — Male
- Best Songwriter
- Top 10 honor: reported as “Top 10 Artist” and/or “Millions Top 10 Album,” phrasing varies by outlet
What happened onstage
The night doubled as a mini–G‑Dragon concert. He performed “Home Sweet Home,” “Power,” and “Crooked,” moving from reflective to explosive across three solos.
Reports highlighted extended singalongs and quick-cut staging. The set threaded new album themes with era-defining hits. (The Korea Times)
Acceptance speeches: gratitude, craft, and a playful flex
Across seven podium moments, G‑Dragon stayed personal and thankful. He called “Übermensch” a mantra during a year of firsts and stressed the long road to finishing the album.
“Receiving a songwriter award as a singer feels like an unparalleled honor… I sincerely hope the day comes when more artists win the Best Songwriter award.”
He thanked collaborators at The Black Label and YG, and the artists who helped shape the project. For Song of the Year, he loosened up with a quirky aside: “I ate samgyetang the other day. Wow, I’m happy! Thank you,” while shouting out BIGBANG members. (Chosun)
Why this sweep matters
This marks his first major album era since leaving YG. Taking Artist, Album, and Song of the Year reads as more than streaming power; it’s validation of authorship and concept, underscored by Best Songwriter. (Soompi)
Industry watchers also note the broader picture. A legacy soloist can still dominate in a year crowded with new‑gen idols, while another marquee name stays in the mix: the fourth Daesang, Record of the Year, went to Jennie. (ABS-CBN)
Fan and critic reactions (what people are saying)
- VIPs framed the sweep as a vindication comeback, with “Home Sweet Home” clips trending.
- Critics pointed to Best Songwriter as the night’s most meaningful nod to creative credit in mainstream K‑pop.
- K‑netizen threads debated the scale of the sweep versus other 2025 releases, with Jennie’s Record of the Year as a counterweight.
How it stacks up against 2013
Fans drew parallels to his 2013 dominance. Same sweep energy, different message.
Back then it rode peak BIGBANG momentum. This time centers on reinvention and craft, with “Übermensch” pitched as “transcending self.”
Quick facts
- Total MMA 2025 trophies: 7
- Daesang trio: Artist, Album (“Übermensch”), Song (“Home Sweet Home”)
- Other wins: Best Solo — Male, Best Songwriter, Top 10 honor
- Stages: “Home Sweet Home,” “Power,” “Crooked”
- Venue/date: Gocheok Sky Dome, Dec. 20, 2025
What to watch next
- Post‑MMA chart moves for “Übermensch” and “Home Sweet Home” on Melon and global platforms.
- Full acceptance speech videos or transcripts, plus behind‑the‑scenes content from MMA 2025.
- Potential special stages, reissues, or tour news tied to the awards momentum.