The MAMA Awards have long stood as one of the global music industry’s most influential stages, shaping the legacy of K-pop artists and amplifying their impact far beyond Asia. First launched in 1999, the ceremony has grown into a major cultural event, celebrating artistic excellence, performance innovation, and the ever-evolving sound of Korean pop. Over the years, MAMA has not only honored chart-topping hits and groundbreaking visuals but also highlighted the artists who consistently push boundaries and redefine what global pop stardom looks like.
As K-pop’s international reach expanded, so did the prestige tied to a MAMA trophy. Several artists have built remarkable award histories, collecting wins across categories such as Best Male Group, Best Female Solo, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Worldwide Fans’ Choice.
Today, a select group of artists holds the distinction of being the most awarded acts in MAMA history. Their accomplishments span generations, from first-generation pioneers like Shinhwa and TVXQ to second-generation icons such as Super Junior, Big Bang, and 2NE1. The list also includes some of the most dominant K-pop forces of the 2010s and 2020s—EXO, TWICE, SEVENTEEN, and aespa—alongside individual superstars like IU, G-DRAGON, and PSY. At the top sits BTS, whose 52-award record remains unmatched.
Here are the acts with the most MAMA Awards in history.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER — 10
IVE — 10
Shinhwa — 10
PSY — 10
2NE1 — 10
TVXQ — 11
BLACKPINK — 11
Aespa — 12
G-DRAGON — 12
IU — 13
Big Bang — 13
Super Junior — 14
EXO — 16
TWICE — 20
SEVENTEEN — 27
BTS — 52
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