The MAMA Awards 2025 delivered two unforgettable nights at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium, packed with historic wins, powerhouse performances, and some of the most competitive categories in years. ROSÉ, ENHYPEN, and IVE opened the show as early top winners, while G-Dragon, aespa, Stray Kids, and ROSÉ closed it out as the ceremony’s biggest winners, each taking home four trophies.
It also marked a historic milestone: the first time ROSÉ, ENHYPEN, and Stray Kids have all won a grand prize (Daesang) in the same year.
Below is your full recap, plus the complete list of nominations for mama awards 2025, find the winners highlighted under each category.
2025 MAMA Awards – Daesang Winners Recap
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Song of the Year (Daesang): ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
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Fans’ Choice of the Year (Daesang): ENHYPEN
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Album of the Year (Daesang): Stray Kids – “KARMA”
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Artist of the Year (Daesang): G-Dragon
Full List of MAMA 2025 Awards Nominations + Winners
Best New Artist
Nominees: AHOF, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, CLOSE YOUR EYES, CORTIS, Heart2Hearts, IDID, izna, KickFlip, KiiiKiii
Winners: CORTIS & Hearts2Hearts
Best Male Artist
Nominees: MARK, BAEKHYUN, Jin, G-DRAGON, j-hope
Winner: G-Dragon
Best Female Artist
Nominees: YUQI, JENNIE, JISOO, TAEYEON, ROSÉ
Winner: ROSÉ
Best Male Group
Nominees: SEVENTEEN, TXT, BOYNEXTDOOR, ENHYPEN, RIIZE, Stray Kids, ZEROBASEONE
Winner: SEVENTEEN
Best Female Group
Nominees: aespa, BABYMONSTER, (G)I-DLE, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, TWICE
Winner: aespa
Best Dance Performance – Male Solo
Nominees: MARK (1999), KEY (HUNTER), G-DRAGON (TOO BAD), j-hope (MONA LISA), KAI (Wait On Me)
Winner: G-Dragon – “TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)”
Best Dance Performance – Female Solo
Nominees: DAYOUNG (body), MINNIE (HER), JENNIE (like JENNIE), JISOO (earthquake), KARINA (UP)
Winner: JENNIE – “like JENNIE”
Best Dance Performance – Male Group
Nominees: SEVENTEEN (THUNDER), BOYNEXTDOOR, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, PLAVE, RIIZE, TWS
Winner: SEVENTEEN – “THUNDER”
Best Dance Performance – Female Group
Nominees: ILLIT, aespa, BABYMONSTER, BLACKPINK, IVE, LE SSERAFIM
Winner: aespa – “Whiplash”
Best Vocal Performance – Solo
Nominees: DOYOUNG, Roy Kim, Lee Mu Jin, Taeyeon, ROSÉ
Winner: ROSÉ – “toxic till the end”
Best Vocal Performance – Group
Nominees: DAVICHI, HIGHLIGHT, MEOVV, TREASURE, ZEROBASEONE
Winner: DAVICHI – “Stitching”
Best Band Performance
Nominees: N.Flying, CNBLUE, DAY6, QWER, Xdinary Heroes
Winner: DAY6 – “Maybe Tomorrow”
Best Rap & Hip-Hop Performance
Nominees: HAON, Dynamicduo & GUMMY, BIG Naughty, pH-1, TABLO & RM
Winner: BIG Naughty – “MUSIC (feat. Lee Chanhyuk)”
Best Collaboration
Nominees: MARK x Lee Young Ji, JENNIE x Doechii, G-DRAGON x Anderson .Paak, ROSÉ x Bruno Mars, V x Park Hyo Shin
Winner: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
Best OST
Nominees: Park Hyo Shin, TXT, BOYNEXTDOOR, HUNTR/X, Saja Boys
Winner: HUNTR/X – “Golden” (K-Pop Demon Hunters OST)
Best Music Video
Nominees: Lee Chanhyuk, JENNIE, aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, BLACKPINK
Winner: JENNIE – “ZEN”
Best Choreography
Nominees: JENNIE, aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, G-DRAGON
Winner: aespa – “Whiplash”
Special Awards & Fan Awards
Chapter 1 (Nov 28)
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Fans’ Choice of the Year (Daesang): ENHYPEN
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Song of the Year (Daesang): ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
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Fans’ Choice Male Top 10: Baekhyun, SEVENTEEN, Jin, ENHYPEN, G-Dragon, j-hope, NCT DREAM, RIIZE, Stray Kids, ZEROBASEONE
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Fans’ Choice Female Top 10: Irene, IU, ILLIT, aespa, BABYMONSTER, Hearts2Hearts, (G)I-DLE, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, TWICE
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Inspiring Achievement: Super Junior
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Global Trend Song: IVE – “REBEL HEART”
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Favorite Male Group: BOYNEXTDOOR
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Favorite Female Group: IVE
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TELASA Favorite Global Artist: ENHYPEN
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Favorite Global Performer: IVE
Chapter 2 (Nov 29)
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Artist of the Year (Daesang): G-Dragon
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Album of the Year (Daesang): Stray Kids – “KARMA”
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Favorite Rising Artist: izna
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Visa Super Stage Artist: TXT
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Olive Young K-Beauty Artist: Hearts2Hearts
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Music Visionary of the Year: K-Pop Demon Hunters
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Favorite Asian Artist: JO1
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Breakthrough Artist: ALLDAY PROJECT
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Worldwide KCONers’ Choice: ZEROBASEONE
Performance Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss
The 2025 MAMA Awards delivered two nights of standout performances, emotional surprises, and last-minute changes following the tragic fire in Hong Kong. Out of respect for the incident, the red carpet event was canceled, and several adjustments were made to the show’s lineup.
On November 29, KOZ Entertainment announced that BOYNEXTDOOR would no longer participate in their scheduled Saja Boys Collab performance, sharing:
“Due to the scaling down of the 2025 MAMA Awards, [BOYNEXTDOOR] will no longer be participating in the performance that was scheduled for today. We ask for fans’ generous understanding.”
Despite the changes, the show still featured some of the most powerful K-pop stages of the year.
Stray Kids
Stray Kids delivered one of the most talked-about sets of the night, performing “Chk Chk Boom” alongside their signature high-energy choreography and intense stage presence.
aespa
aespa impressed with sharp, polished performances of “Dirty Work” and “Rich Man,” showcasing why they continue to dominate global stages.
ENHYPEN
Fresh off their Daesang win, ENHYPEN performed “No Doubt” and “Bad Desire (With or Without You),” blending vocals, storytelling, and visuals in a standout Stage.
TXT
TXT delivered a smooth emotional set featuring “Upside Down Kiss” and “Beautiful Strangers,” once again proving their versatility and artistry.
BABYMONSTER (Pharita, Ahyeon & Rora) x HUNTR/X
One of the most exciting collaborations of the evening: BABYMONSTER members Pharita, Ahyeon, and Rora joined HUNTR/X for “What It Sounds Like” and “Golden,” bringing together powerhouse vocals and fresh performance chemistry.
Where to Find Official K-Pop Albums and Merch from MAMA Winners & Nominees
If this year’s MAMA Awards 2025 lineup had you ready to celebrate your favorite artists, there’s no better way to show support than by collecting official albums and merch from the nominees.
At Aidol House, every item is 100% official and sourced from trusted distributors, so fans can shop confidently knowing their purchases count toward music charts and artist recognition.
Explore the full selection of official K-pop albums and merch to celebrate your favorites this MAMA season.