| Melon Music Award for Artist of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Korea |
| Presented by | Kakao M |
| First awarded | 2005 (online) 2009 (ceremony) |
| Currently held by | NewJeans – (2023) |
| Most awards | BTS (3) |
| Most nominations | IU |
| Website | Official website |
The Melon Music Award for Artist of the Year is an accolade presented by Kakao M at the annual Melon Music Awards. The Artist of the Year award was first given at its inaugural online ceremony in 2005; since 2009, it consists of the most prestigious awards given at the event, alongside Album of the Year and Song of the Year.