The first day of the 2024 MAMA Awards is just hours away. Formerly known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, this prestigious event celebrates Asia’s biggest music stars, with a special focus on K-pop. This year’s show is historic, as it will be held in the United States for the first time. From nominees to performers, here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 MAMA Awards.
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Who Will Host the Show?
The 2024 MAMA Awards will take place over three days, from November 21 to 23. The first night will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, marking the ceremony’s U.S. debut. The show will then continue on November 22 and 23 at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will host the Los Angeles event, while actress Kim Tae-ri will take the stage as host in Japan.
This year’s theme, “Big Blur: What is Real?”, delves into the blending of music, culture, and personal preferences, highlighting the evolving creative landscape.
Who Are the Nominees?
Girl group aespa leads the 2024 nominations with eight nods, including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. BLACKPINK’s JENNIE follows as the most-nominated soloist with seven nods. Other prominent nominees include (G)I-DLE, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN, and IVE, all tied with six nominations each.
Who Will Be Performing?
The event boasts a lineup of world-class performers across its three shows. Notably, Bruno Mars and ROSÉ will perform their hit “APT” on the second night in Japan. Here’s the complete list of performers:
November 21 (USA)
• Anderson .Paak
• Illit
• J. Y. Park
• Katseye
• RIIZE
• TWS
• Young Posse
November 22 (Japan)
• BoyNextDoor
• Bruno Mars
• ENHYPEN
• IVE
• Izna
• Lee Young-Ji
• ME:I
• Plave
• Treasure
• Tomorrow X Together
November 23 (Japan)
• (G)I-DLE
• aespa
• BIBI
• Byeon Woo-seok
• G-Dragon
• INI
• Meovv
• Seventeen
• ZEROBASEONE
How to Watch
Fans in the U.S. and abroad can watch all three ceremonies live on YouTube channels (Mnet K-Pop, Mnet TV, M2, and KCON Official) or via Mnet Plus.
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