2025 has been the year of K-pop. From record-breaking releases to the viral wave of K-pop Demon Hunters costumes last October, fans everywhere have been celebrating in full force. Taking over Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium on November 28 and 29, the MAMA Awards 2025 will bring two nights of special stages, performances, and global fan excitement.
This year’s theme, “HEAR MY ROAR: UH-HEUNG,” represents excitement, joy, and energy that rises when we sing and dance freely, a perfect reflection of K-pop’s passion and creativity on a global stage.
First launched in 1999 by Mnet, the MAMA Awards have evolved into one of the biggest international celebrations of K-pop. With its mix of star-studded performances, powerful visuals, and unexpected collaborations, fans can expect a show that highlights both the future of K-pop and the artists who defined the year.
What Makes MAMA 2025 Special
The MAMA Awards 2025 are shaping up to be one of the most ambitious editions yet, blending Korean culture with global innovation.
One of the biggest highlights is the crossover stage with Netflix’s upcoming film K-pop Demon Hunters. We don't know yet what this collaboration means, but more details are coming soon!
With hosts like Park Bo-gum, Kim Hye-soo, and Michelle Yeoh, MAMA 2025 will be packed with star power both on and off the stage.
Full List of 2025 MAMA Awards Nominations
The nominations for MAMA Awards 2025 have officially dropped, and this year’s list proves just how popular and creative the K-pop world has become. Every category is packed with talent, from seasoned legends returning to the stage to newcomers already taking a spot in the charts.
Best New Artist
AHOF, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, CLOSE YOUR EYES, CORTIS, Heart2Hearts, IDID, izna, KickFlip, KiiiKiii
Best Male Artist
MARK, BAEKHYUN, Jin, G-DRAGON, j-hope
Best Female Artist
YUQI, JENNIE, JISOO, TAEYEON, ROSÉ
Best Male Group
SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, BOYNEXTDOOR, ENHYPEN, RIIZE, Stray Kids, ZEROBASEONE
Best Female Group
aespa, BABYMONSTER, (G)I-DLE, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, TWICE
Best Dance Performance – Male Solo
MARK (1999), KEY (HUNTER), G-DRAGON (TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)), j-hope (MONA LISA), KAI (Wait On Me)
Best Dance Performance – Female Solo
DAYOUNG (body), MINNIE (HER), JENNIE (like JENNIE), JISOO (earthquake), KARINA (aespa) (UP)
Best Dance Performance – Male Group
SEVENTEEN (THUNDER), BOYNEXTDOOR (IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU), NCT DREAM (When I'm With You), NCT WISH (poppop), PLAVE (Dash), RIIZE (Fly Up), TWS (Countdown!)
Best Dance Performance – Female Group
ILLIT (Cherish (My Love)), aespa (Whiplash), BABYMONSTER (DRIP), BLACKPINK (JUMP), IVE (REBEL HEART), LE SSERAFIM (HOT)
Best Vocal Performance – Solo
DOYOUNG (Memory), Roy Kim (If You Ask Me What Love Is), LEE MU JIN (Coming Of Age Story), TAEYEON (Letter To Myself), ROSÉ (toxic till the end)
Best Vocal Performance – Group
DAVICHI (Stitching), HIGHLIGHT (Endless Ending), MEOVV (DROP TOP), TREASURE (YELLOW), ZEROBASEONE (Doctor! Doctor!)
Best Band Performance
N.Flying (Everlasting), CNBLUE (A Sleepless Night), DAY6 (Maybe Tomorrow), QWER (Dear), Xdinary Heroes (Beautiful Life)
Best Rap & Hip-Hop Performance
HAON (Skrr (Feat. GISELLE of aespa)), Dynamicduo & GUMMY (Take Care), BIG Naughty (MUSIC (Feat. LEE CHANHYUK)), pH-1 (Life Is A Movie (Feat. Jung Zi So)), TABLO & RM (Stop The Rain)
Best Collaboration
MARK (Fraktsiya (Feat. Lee Young Ji)), JENNIE & Doechii (ExtraL), G-DRAGON (TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)), ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (APT.), V & Park Hyo Shin (Winter Ahead)
Best OST
Park Hyo Shin (HERO – Firefighters OST), TXT (When the Day Comes – Resident Playbook OST), BOYNEXTDOOR (Never Loved This Way Before – Odd Girl Out OST), HUNTR/X (Golden – Kpop Demon Hunters OST), Saja Boys (Soda Pop – Kpop Demon Hunters OST)
Best Music Video
LEE CHANHYUK (Vivid LaLa Love), JENNIE (ZEN), aespa (Dirty Work), ALLDAY PROJECT (FAMOUS), BLACKPINK (JUMP)
Best Choreography
JENNIE (like JENNIE), aespa (Whiplash), ALLDAY PROJECT (WICKED), CORTIS (GO!), G-DRAGON (TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak))
Artist of the Year (Daesang)
aespa, AHOF, ALLDAY PROJECT, BABYMONSTER, Baekhyun, BOYNEXTDOOR, ENHYPEN, G-DRAGON, IVE, JENNIE, JISOO, LE SSERAFIM, MARK, RIIZE, ROSÉ, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TXT, TWICE, Yuqi, ZEROBASEONE, and more
Song of the Year (Daesang)
Whiplash (aespa), THUNDER (SEVENTEEN), KARMA (Stray Kids), APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars), REBEL HEART (IVE), DRIP (BABYMONSTER), JUMP (BLACKPINK), When the Day Comes (TXT), Dirty Work (aespa), 1999 (MARK), Wait On Me (KAI)
Album of the Year (Daesang)
aespa (Whiplash), ATEEZ (GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2), BABYMONSTER (DRIP), Baekhyun (Essence of Reverie), BOYNEXTDOOR (No Genre), ENHYPEN (DESIRE: UNLEASH), G-DRAGON (Übermensch), IVE (IVE EMPATHY), NCT DREAM (DREAMSCAPE), RIIZE (ODYSSEY), SEVENTEEN (SPILL THE FEELS), Stray Kids (KARMA), TXT (The Star Chapter: TOGETHER), ZEROBASEONE (NEVER SAY NEVER)
Performances You Won’t Want to Miss
The MAMA Awards 2025 lineup is packed with powerhouse stages, exclusive debuts, and special collaborations fans won’t see anywhere else. Let's look at the two nights of back-to-back performances:
Chapter 1 (November 28)
ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, BUMSUP, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, (G)I-DLE, IVE, MEOVV, MIRROR, NCT WISH, Super Junior, TREASURE, TWS
Chapter 2 (November 29)
aespa, ALL DAY PROJECT, CORTIS, G-DRAGON, KickFlip, IDID, izna, JO1, Kyoka, RIIZE, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ZEROBASEONE
From aespa’s sharp choreography to G-Dragon’s long-awaited solo stage, and the collab with K-pop Demon Hunters, the MAMA 2025 performances are set to blend creative storytelling, visual artistry, and the K-pop energy that defines the genre.
How to Watch the MAMA Awards 2025 Live
Global fans can stream both nights live through Mnet Plus in full 4K quality, with enhanced camera angles that let you catch every moment up close. The show will also be available through CJ ENM’s official channels and select regional broadcasts.
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Where to Find Official K-Pop Albums and Merch from MAMA Nominees
If this year’s MAMA Awards 2025 lineup has 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.
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Explore the full selection of official K-pop albums and merch to celebrate your favorites this MAMA season.