Leading entertainment company CJ ENM revealed today the first round of performers for 2025 MAMA AWARDS, featuring a dynamic mix of K-Pop acts spanning from veteran idols to rising rookies. The world’s No.1 K-Pop awards will take place over two days in Hong Kong starting November 28.
2025 MAMA AWARDS, presented by title sponsor Visa, features a star-studded lineup of performers for global K-pop fans. The first wave of confirmed performers is as below (in alphabetical order):
2025 MAMA AWARDS CHAPTER 1 (November 28)
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- BABYMONSTER
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- BUMSUP
- ENHYPEN
- Hearts2Hearts
- IVE
- MEOVV
- SUPER JUNIOR
- TWS
2025 MAMA AWARDS CHAPTER 2 (November 29)
- ALL DAY PROJECT
- CORTIS
- KickFlip
- izna
- Stray Kids
- RIIZE
- ZEROBASEONE
And more to be announced.
The world’s No.1 K-Pop awards centers on “HEUNG,” the distinctly Korean spirit of fun and excitement that has captivated global audiences. The concept slogan of “UH-HEUNG,” echoes the roar of a tiger — symbolizing Korea’s strength and spirit — while celebrating the power of music to transcend boundaries and unite people across cultures in authentic self-expression.
2025 MAMA AWARDS returns to Hong Kong for the first time since 2018. Hong Kong has hosted MAMA AWARDS more than any other location, having held the awards for seven consecutive years from 2012-2018. The two-day awards ceremony will be held for the first time at Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong starting November 28. The world’s No.1 K-Pop Awards will be co-hosted by CJ ENM and Media Asia Entertainment Limited, and organized by Rolemodel Entertainment Group Limited.
2025 MAMA AWARDS is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
First launched in 1999 as Korea’s first music video ceremony by CJ ENM’s music channel Mnet, the awards rebranded itself into MAMA AWARDS from the Mnet Asian Music Awards, underscoring its commitment to go global. MAMA AWARDS is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the artistry and the power of music to connect people across boundaries. Since then, MAMA AWARDS has been at the forefront of K-pop’s global expansion by hosting the ceremony across the world, including Macao, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and the United States.
Ticket Information
Tickets for 2025 MAMA AWARDS will be available as follows:
Visa Infinite Presale: October 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM (HKT)
Visa Presale: October 17 at 6PM (HKT) to October 18 at 2PM (HKT) via Cityline.
General Sale: October 20 at 10AM (HKT) via Cityline, Damai, Trip.com, and Qoo10.