The 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA) were held on December 20 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.Organized by Kakao Entertainment and Melon, the event celebrated the year’s top musical achievements based on fan votes, streaming data and expert evaluations. G-Dragon dominated the winners' circle as it won the maximum awards, taking home a total of seven trophies, including three of the four major Daesang categories – Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“HOME SWEET HOME” feat. Taeyang & Daesung) and Album of the Year. BLACKPINK’s Jennie followed closely with three awards, while BOYNEXTDOOR picked four.However, before the ceremony, the red carpet captivated attention by featuring K-pop celebrities in their finest attire. From dramatic couture gowns to sharply tailored suits, attendees blended classic refinement with contemporary flair.In this article, we highlight seven celebrities who truly shone on the red carpet exhibiting their impeccable style and poise.Continue to read for more details.7 jaw-dropping red-carpet gowns and suits from 2025 Melon Music Awards starsThis year, the Melon Music Awards featured a star-studded lineup of K-pop icons on the red carpet, including Jennie, G-Dragon, EXO, aespa, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and NCT WISH. However, only a few stole the show with their style. Here is the list of seven K-pop stars who were best-dressed at the event.Jennie (BLACKPINK)At the Melon Music Awards, Jennie from BLACKPINK made history as the first soloist to win Record of the Year at the award ceremony. She wore a stunning Georges Hobeika Fall 2025 Couture gown featuring a sculpted ivory bodice with crystal-embellished straps. It was paired with a black tulle skirt, blending elegance and drama seamlessly.aespaOnly three members from aespa, including Karina, Winter and Giselle, graced the red carpet. Winter wore a patterned black mini dress from Alice + Olivia, and paired it with black Morgana pumps from Italian luxury brand, Le Silla. She completed her outfit with jewels from the French luxury brand, Chaumet.Giselle was seen in a short blue backless mini dress, and Karina sported a black knee-length dress with an elegant silhouette. Ningning missed the event due to her poor health. A statement released from SM Entertainment earlier this December stated:“NingNing had to unavoidably withdraw from the red carpet event scheduled for today due to poor condition caused by cold symptoms today. This decision was made considering both the artist's health and the completeness of the performance, so we ask for the fans' understanding.”However, she joined her group for the main stage performance later in the event. They won several awards at the Melon Music Awards, including Top 10 Artists, Stage of the Year and Global Artist.Bailey Sok (ALLDAY PROJECT)Bailey Sok of ALLDAY PROJECT turned heads at the Melon Music Awards. She is the principal dancer and sub-rapper of the co-ed group under The Black Label. Sok joined her bandmates Annie, Tarzzan, Youngseo, and Woochan for a stylish appearance at Gocheok Sky Dome. She dressed in an outfit from Amiri Autumn/Winter 25 collection, which featured a croc-embossed brown trench coat paired with a shimmery brown maxi dress.Gaeul (IVE)Gaeul from IVE turned heads when she arrived at the event as part of her group, wearing a coordinated outfit. Her dress earned her praises from her fans, which comprised a white crop top with long sleeves paired with white shorts.The other members of IVE are An Yujin, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo. IVE reportedly took home three trophies, including Top 10, Best group and Millions Top 10.Hearts2HeartsHearts2Hearts, a rising K-Pop group including members Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on, delivered a fresh look at the Melon Music Awards. The girls arrived in matching black-and-white outfits. They paired their dresses with knee-length boots. They secured New Artist of the Year (shared with ALLDAY PROJECT) and Berriz Global Fans’ Choice.EXOEXO arrived at the red-carpet event dressed in tailored black suits, looking suave and chic. Their outfit perfectly aligned with the event's black-and-white theme. Their polished look earned praise from their fans, who described them as “kings returning” after years away from the award show red carpets.Their group consists of nine members, including Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. However, they didn’t win any award but delivered a mighty medley of hits like Wolf, Monster, Love Shot, and Growl at the Melon Music Awards.Sangwon (ALPHA DRIVE ONE)Lee Sangwon from the K-pop group, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, stood out among the other members of his band at the Melon Music Awards. His sharp features and elegant presence on the red carpet drew massive praise from the netizens. He wore a matching tailored suit to match his other bandmates. The group, consisting of Junseo, Arno, Leo, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin, and Sanghyeon, released their first pre-debut single, Formula, in early December. The eight-member group is formed through Mnet's survival show Boys II Planet and is managed by WAKEONE Entertainment.Alpha Drive One is set to make their official debut in January 2026 with their mini album, Euphoria.