Berriz Fan Votes Pass 1.7 Million for MMA2026
Global fans from 202 countries have cast more than 1.7 million votes in the MMA2026 Global TOP10 category.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Latin
Global fan voting for the MMA2026 Global TOP10 has surpassed 1.7 million cumulative votes from 202 countries, according to Kakao Entertainment. Overseas memberships in Indonesia and Mexico doubled on the Berriz platform between October 29 and November 5.
Why it matters
The Global TOP10 is the first MMA award category in which overseas fans can take part directly, marking a shift in how the ceremony incorporates international audiences. The surge in memberships in Indonesia and Mexico points to growing fan engagement in those Southeast Asian and Latin American K-pop markets.
Fan votes cast on Berriz were combined with domestic Melon votes at a 1:1 ratio, and the final TOP10 result weights 60% chart performance, 20% judging, and 20% fan votes. Overseas voting runs until November 13, with the ceremony set for November 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome.
The players
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company that operates Berriz, a global fan platform for K-culture.
Melon
Melon is a major South Korean music streaming service that supplies domestic fan votes and nominee selection data for the MMA awards.
The details
Fans vote on Berriz, Kakao Entertainment's global K-culture platform, while domestic votes come through Melon. Melon selected 30 nominees based on the Global-K Chart, which reflects streaming and fan activity metrics from South Korea, China, and Japan.
Timeline
Global fan voting began October 30 and runs until November 13.
Indonesia and Mexico cumulative memberships doubled between October 29 and November 5.
Kakao Entertainment announced the 1.7 million vote milestone on November 10.
MMA2026 will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 14-15.
Latin Market Context
The doubling of memberships in Mexico reflects the growing reach of Korean pop music across Latin America, where Berriz is used to connect overseas fans to Korean award voting. The MMA's overseas category extends that Latin audience into a formal ceremony role.
Fans outside South Korea can take part in the Global TOP10 vote through Berriz, which is the first MMA category open to overseas participation. Voting closes November 13, so fans who want to cast a ballot need to do so before then.
The takeaway
Overseas fans now have a direct role in a major Korean award category, and the voting window closes November 13. Anyone who wants to influence the Global TOP10 result should vote on Berriz before that date.
What happens next
Global fan voting closes on November 13, and the MMA2026 ceremony takes place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 14-15.
Further reading
For broader coverage of Latin American fan engagement with Korean pop, see Latin.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
