Lim Young-woong Sweeps 5 Awards Including 'Artist of the Year' at MMA 2022

Grand Prize 'Artist of the Year' and 4 Other Awards
Girl Group IVE Wins 4 Crowns Including Rookie Award

Singer Lim Young-woong is posing at the 2022 Melon Music Awards (MMA) red carpet event held on the afternoon of the 26th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] "I keep thinking about those days when I never even dreamed of receiving such a big award."

Singer Lim Young-woong expressed his thoughts after winning the grand prize, 'Artist of the Year,' at MMA2022 (Melon Music Awards) held on the 26th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul: "I will work even harder to become an artist, a singer who can truly deliver cooler and better music to you all."

On this day, a total of 15 artists performed on the MMA stage, and about 13,000 K-pop fans gathered to cheer passionately. Lim Young-woong won five awards including three major awards: 'Artist of the Year,' 'Album of the Year,' and 'TOP10,' as well as 'Best Solo Male' and 'Netizen Popularity Award.'

Throughout this year, Lim Young-woong continued his popularity as a strong music contender with songs from his first full-length album IM HERO, such as "Love Always Runs Away," "Our Blues," and "Can We Meet Again."

After receiving the 'Album of the Year' award, Lim Young-woong said, "I released my first full album, and I am so happy and grateful to receive such a meaningful award this year. This award is not just for me alone but for the many people who worked hard together for this album over a long time, and also for our Young-woongsi Dae fans who love this album. I want to dedicate this celebration to you all."

The 'Best Song of the Year' was awarded to IVE for their hit "LOVE DIVE." IVE also swept four awards including 'Rookie of the Year,' 'TOP10,' and 'Best Female Group.' NewJeans, who also caused a sensation, was named alongside IVE for the 'Rookie of the Year' award.

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) received 'Record of the Year,' awarded to the artist with the most notable musical achievement, as well as 'Best Male Group' and 'TOP10.' LE SSERAFIM was selected for the 'Hot Trend Award,' which recognizes artists reflecting Gen Z's music consumption trends.

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