With barely a month and a half before the year comes to a close, award shows such as the 2016 Melon Music Awards has already given out special accolades to talented South Korean artists. The Kpop groups BTS, EXO and TWICE were among the big winners having received three key awards during the said event.
BTS' hit album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever" was named Album of the Year during the 2016 Melon Music Awards. Held on Nov. 19, Saturday at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, BTS bested EXO and TWICE whose respective albums were also nominated for the same award, according to Yonhap News.
The year 2016 has been a milestone year for BTS given the various accomplishments that the Kpop idol group achieved. The seven-member band's latest album titled "Wings" dominated various South Korean charts and even entered the Billboard World Albums list.
Apart from the Album of the Year honor, BTS was also named one of the Top 10 Artists during the 2016 Melon Music Awards. Kpop groups EXO and TWICE were recipients of the same award, along with Akdong Musician, BewhY, Mamamoo, Zico, Taeyeon, Red Velvet and GFriend.
Kpop girl group TWICE also nabbed the Song of the Year award for their track "Cheer Up." Meanwhile, EXO brought home four other awards aside from the Top 10 Artists honor.
Named as Artist of the Year, the 2016 Melon Music Awards also recognized EXO for their popularity and dance moves. The Kpop idol group was given the Genre Dance honor, as well as the Netizen Choice Award.
In other news, BTS band members recently shared their thoughts about the various accomplishments and accolades that they received in 2016. In an interview with Star News, as cited by All Kpop, band members Jimin and Suga described the year as an unforgettable period for the Kpop group.
BTS band leader Rap Monster also conveyed his appreciation for the fans' support and mentioned how the year turned many of the band's dreams into reality. Band member Jin also commented on the Kpop group's happy memories together, as well as with loyal BTS fans.
BTS released their latest album "Wings" on Oct. 10. Watch the Kpop group's performance during the 2016 Melon Music Awards in the clip below: