[2024 MMA] ”aespa” triple award winner, ”(G)I-DLE” surprises with contract renewal

"Aespa" won three grand prizes at "MMA 2024 (The 16th Melon Music Awards)" and emerged as the best singer this year. This brings their total to seven awards.
On November 30th, "aespa" held the "MMA
The four major awards at the 2024 Music Awards are Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Album of the Year.
The other award, Record of the Year, went to (G)I-DLE.
After receiving three grand prizes, aespa's KARINA said, "Every time I come to an awards ceremony, I wonder how I would feel if I received a grand prize.
"I was wondering if I would be able to win," he said, "I'm very moved to receive three of the four grand prizes today." He continued, "It's been a year of a lot of worries about music, but I'm grateful to MY (fans')
I think we were able to achieve this result because our fans (like us) believed in us and gave us strength," and vowed to continue to "become singers who repay people with great music."
WINTER said, "This year is a very meaningful year for me and for aespa," and "2024 is a year I will never forget in my life."
I will definitely remember 2024 until the day I die." GISELLE and NINGNING said, "We received such a big award, so we will continue to grow and develop as artists.
After winning the Record of the Year award, (G)I-DLE said, "I hope everyone will love (G)I-DLE this year and enjoy (G)I-DLE's music."
"We dedicate this honor to everyone who has supported us," and resolved to "repay you with good music next year." In particular, leader Soyeon made a surprise announcement about the renewal of their contract as a complete group. Soyeon said,
Before going on stage today, the five members decided to renew their contract together. Next year, the year after, and for the rest of our lives, we will continue to walk together as five and deliver great music to you all.
The Newcomer Award went to TWS and ILLIT. TWS said, "We are grateful for receiving this precious award," and "We will become artists worthy of this wonderful award."
"ILLIT", who was unable to attend the awards ceremony, said in a video, "The Newcomer Award is something you can only receive once in your life," and
"I received this award thanks to everyone who loved my song. I'm really grateful," he said, looking very grateful. Actor Byeon WooSeok also commented, "I'm so grateful to everyone who loved my song. I'm really grateful to everyone who loved my song."
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