Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year (올해의 노래상) |
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Awarded for | quality songs containing both lyrics and melody |
Country | South Korea |
Presented by | CJ E&M Pictures (Mnet) |
First awarded | 2006 |
Currently held by |
TWICE – "Cheer Up" (2016) |
Official website | Mnet Asian Music Awards |
The Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year (올해의 노래상) is a daesang (or grand prize) award presented annually by CJ E&M Pictures (Mnet). It was first awarded at the 8th Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony held in 2006; the song "Partner for Life" by SG Wannabe won the award, and it is given in honor for artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position in the music industry.
^[I] Each year is linked to the article about the Mnet Asian Music Awards held that year.
Throughout the history of Mnet Asian Music Awards only 2 recipients received the award more than once.
Additionally, 2014's winner Taeyang is a member of BIGBANG.