Today, CJ ENM unveiled new details for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS during its Media Day presentation in Seoul, South Korea. The announcements included special collaborations featuring BIGBANG, ENHYPEN, Panic, and more, along with the introduction of the ceremony’s first-ever MAMA Ambassador.
Under the theme of “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR,” this year’s ceremony will bring together artists across generations and genres through performances that transcend time and space.
Among the newly announced special stages, BIGBANG will collaborate with the beloved Korean animated character Dooly the Little Dinosaur and his friends, while ENHYPEN will team up with the upcoming film Dune: Part Three for a cinematic collaboration.
Legendary Korean duo Panic will also take the stage for a special cross-generational collaboration featuring CORTIS’ Martin and Seonghyeon, WOODZ, ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Tae Rae, ALLDAY PROJECT’s Woochan, and Hearts2Hearts’ Yuha.
Beyond music, the ceremony will feature a special K-art collaboration with renowned Korean contemporary artist Lee Bae, known for his charcoal-based artwork, as well as a partnership with Google Gemini that will incorporate AI technology into multiple elements of the show.
The two-day event will feature distinct award presentations, with Chapter 1 on November 20 focusing on artist categories and fan-selected awards, while Chapter 2 on November 21 will highlight musical achievements, including the new “Best Song Top 10” category.
Actor Park Bo Gum will return as host and take on the newly introduced role of MAMA Ambassador. As the ceremony’s first ambassador, he will serve as a storyteller connecting its two chapters.
The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will take place November 20 and 21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.