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.