The 2025 MAMA Awards (Mnet Asian Music Awards) will be held with splendor at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium on November 28th and 29th. Focused on the attention of K-POP fans worldwide, this awards ceremony, under the theme 'Hear My Roar: uh-heung,' will convey the unique excitement and joy of Korea, creating a festival where both artists and fans express their true selves. Although the red carpet event was unfortunately canceled due to the tragic fire accident in Hong Kong, the main awards ceremony will proceed as scheduled, continuing the hot fever of K-POP. This 2025 MAMA will be more than just an awards ceremony; it will be a meaningful time to look at the present and future of K-POP and to create a place for global cultural exchange.
On November 28th, the first day of the 2025 MAMA Awards, actor Park Bo-gum took the role of host, opening the awards ceremony. Park Bo-gum led the atmosphere on site with calm yet graceful hosting and expressed condolences to the victims of the Hong Kong fire, starting with a solemn beginning. On the Chapter 1 stage, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, BUMSUP, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, (G)I-DLE, IVE, MEOVV, MIRROR, NCT WISH, Super Junior, TREASURE, TWS, and Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, among others, came out in full force. In particular, the dance team BUMSUP, known for 'Street Woman Fighter,' opened the awards ceremony with a powerful opening performance, receiving cheers from fans. From rookie groups to veteran idols, various artists created stages with their own unique personalities, drawing a hot response from the first day.
On November 29th, Chapter 2, which will conclude the 2025 MAMA Awards, will feature actress Kim Hye-soo as the host. Her charisma and elegance are expected to add to the ceremony's prestige. The performer lineup for Chapter 2 is also drawing anticipation, with top artists like aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, G-Dragon, KickFlip, IDID, izna, JO1, KYOKA, RIIZE, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ZEROBASEONE scheduled to perform. In particular, G-Dragon's comeback stage is receiving a lot of attention, and special collaboration stages such as the K-POP Demon Hunters tribute stage featuring BABYMONSTER, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, and TWS members will provide unforgettable moments for fans. As such, the 2025 MAMA has prepared to captivate fans at every moment with diverse stages and unexpected combinations.
The 2025 MAMA Awards are not only attracting attention with their spectacular performer lineup but also with the stars appearing as presenters. Top Korean actors and celebrities such as Go Yoon-jung, Noh Sang-hyun, Park Hyung-sik, Lee Kwang-soo, Lee Do-hyun, Jeon Yeo-bin, and Ju Ji-hoon are participating in large numbers to elevate the prestige of the awards ceremony. They will encourage the efforts of K-POP artists, share the joy of winning awards, and provide another spectacle for the awards ceremony. The 2025 MAMA, where stars actively working in various fields gather in one place and show the status of K-culture, will be a place to showcase the overall capabilities of Korean pop culture, beyond a mere music awards ceremony.
This 2025 MAMA Awards are notable for the harmonious stages of veteran artists leading the present of K-POP and rookie groups responsible for the future. While K-POP legends such as Super Junior and G-Dragon are demonstrating their strength, new faces that heated up the 2025 K-POP scene such as ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, TWS, and ZEROBASEONE will infuse fresh energy. This harmony of old and new proves that MAMA is an awards ceremony that continuously evolves and leads K-POP trends. The stages performed by artists of various genres and concepts will be an opportunity to inform the world about the broad spectrum and infinite possibilities of K-POP.
The 2025 MAMA is a festival that is created together not only by artists but also by K-POP fans around the world. Although the red carpet was canceled, fans are supporting the artists and enjoying all the moments of the awards ceremony through various online channels. Enjoying the awards ceremony comfortably at home and watching the performances of favorite artists is a great joy for fans.
Watching through TV or streaming and sharing delicious food with friends is another way to enjoy the K-POP awards ceremony. For example, warm soup dishes or easily enjoyed rice balls can be the best snacks to relieve hunger while watching the awards ceremony for a long time. Fans are sharing their real-time impressions through online communities and social media, cheering together and adding to the heat of the festival.
The 2025 MAMA Awards will be broadcast live through various platforms so that fans around the world can enjoy it together. In Korea, it can be viewed through Mnet and TVING, and overseas fans can watch it through live streaming on the Mnet Plus app and the Mnet K-POP, Mnet TV, M2, and KCON official YouTube channels. In particular, this year, it will be broadcast live for the first time on HBO Max, delivering the charm of K-POP to even more global viewers. Samsung TV Plus K-POP channel and IVI, and other regional specialized platforms are also provided, contributing to raising the status of K-POP beyond borders. MAMA has established itself as the world's best K-POP awards ceremony, recording hundreds of millions of global votes and billions of views of digital content every year.
The 2025 MAMA Awards are showing both the dazzling present and the infinite future of K-POP during the two-day journey at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium. The synergy created by the passionate performances of the artists and the hot cheers of the fans is making MAMA a huge cultural phenomenon beyond a simple awards ceremony. Although there were some changes due to unexpected events, the 2025 MAMA, where the love of K-POP from fans around the world and the efforts of the artists shine, will decorate another legendary page. Attention will be paid to what role MAMA will play in the global expansion of K-POP in the future.
A1: It will be held on November 28th and 29th, 2025, at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium.
A2: Chapter 1 was hosted by actor Park Bo-gum, and Chapter 2 was hosted by actress Kim Hye-soo.
A3: You can watch live streaming through the Mnet Plus app and the Mnet K-POP, Mnet TV, M2, and KCON official YouTube channels, and it will be broadcast live for the first time on HBO Max.
A4: Yes, there are special collaboration stages scheduled, such as the K-POP Demon Hunters tribute stage featuring BABYMONSTER, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, and TWS members.
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