The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been observed spreading locally in South Korea at the same time that surging caseload of existing variants has already pushed the total past 5,000 cases a day.
BTS, IU and Aespa won the “daesang,” or grand prizes, at the Melon Music Awards 2021 (MMA) held on Dec. 4. All songs released from Nov. 11, 2020 to Nov. 7, 2021 were eligible for this year’s awards.
(Clockwise from top) BTS, IU and Aespa (MMA) BTS’ chart-topping “Butter” won Song of the Year.