[All] [Latest] MAMA 2025 performers revealed! Complete summary of dates, tickets, venues, nominations, and more!

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS have finally announced their lineup! 17 impressive acts have been confirmed, including Stray Kids, Super Junior, IVE, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, Hearts2Hearts, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE. Here's everything you need to know, including dates, venues, ticket information, a list of nominees, and how to watch.

 

 

table of contents   1. MAMA 2025 Event Overview 2. 2025 MAMA Performers First Lineup (17 groups in total) └ CHAPTER 1 (Friday, November 28th) └ CHAPTER 2 (Saturday, November 29th) 3. 2025 MAMA Main Nomination Categories 4. Ticket Information 5. Broadcast and viewing methods 6. Fans' Choice 7. Local sightseeing guide (Hong Kong) 8. Points to look out for at this year's MAMA 9. Q&A 10. Summary

 

1. MAMA 2025 Event Overview

 

The MAMA AWARDS is a global music awards ceremony that attracts attention from K-POP fans around the world every year.
It has been decided that the event will be held in Hong Kong for the first time in seven years in 2025. The venue will be the new landmark Kai Tak Stadium, a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of approximately 50,000 people, and is expected to be the largest stage in history.

 

This awards ceremony began in 1999 as the "Mnet Video Music Awards" and has now grown into one of Asia's leading music festivals.
The theme this time is "UH-HEUNG" .

It expresses the joy that comes from singing and dancing freely, and symbolizes a "musical festival" where artists and fans come together to enjoy themselves.

 

Event name: 2025 MAMA AWARDS

▪️Dates: Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th, 2025

▪️Venue: Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong

▪️Sponsor: CJ ENM

▪️Scale: Approximately 50,000 people, a large-scale event spanning two days

 

This will be the first time the event has been held in Hong Kong in seven years since 2018. As it will be held in a newly constructed stadium, it is attracting attention as an unprecedented "future MAMA."

 

 

 

 

2. 2025 MAMA Performers First Lineup (17 groups in total)

 

This year's MAMA will be held in two parts.

💃"CHAPTER 1 (DAY 1)" focuses on rapidly growing rookies and groups that are gaining global popularity.
🕺"CHAPTER 2 (DAY 2)" will feature artists who represent the new era of K-POP.

 

 

💃CHAPTER 1 (Friday, November 28th)

The theme for the first day was "Next Generation K-POP Leaders."
ALPHA DRIVE ONE, born from the popular audition program "BOYS II PLANET," is also making waves with their first appearance at MAMA.

 

Artist	Key Points
ALPHA DRIVE ONE	A newcomer from "Voicepla 2," he is attracting a lot of attention.
BABYMONSTER	Oricon No. 1, YG's promising next-generation girl group
BOYNEXTDOOR	Hot Boys are about to release their 5th mini album
BUMSUP	Get explosive reactions in Mega Crew missions
ENHYPEN	Successful world tour, proving stage power
Hearts2Hearts	A new girl group whose debut album ranked first
IVE	Billboard debut, Global Girls representative
MEOVV	Rapid rise with sophisticated concept
SUPER JUNIOR	20th anniversary of debut, the return of the "K-POP legend"
TWS	A new band of boys who achieved a half-million-selling record

 

The first day will feature a collaboration between newcomers and legends.
This will be a historic moment when ENHYPEN, IVE, and SUPER JUNIOR will stand on the same stage.

 

 

 

🕺CHAPTER 2 (Saturday, November 29th)

The second day symbolizes the "future of K-POP."
The group is centered around newcomers who are acclaimed worldwide.
Artists such as RIIZE, Stray Kids, and ZEROBASEONE will be appearing.

 

Artist	Key Points
ALLDAY PROJECT	Mixed-gender rookie group performs on world stage for the first time
CORTIS	A monster newcomer with over 100 million plays on Spotify
izna	Vocals, visuals, and performance are all perfect
KickFlip	Highly acclaimed at international festivals, attracting attention for their high level of musicality
RIIZE	First world tour was a success, achieving three consecutive million sales
Stray Kids	A world-class group on the brink of an encore of their world tour
ZEROBASEONE	Six consecutive million-selling albums, a representative of Gen Z on the Billboard charts

 

This lineup is not just a gathering of popular groups,
It is a symbolic composition that simultaneously presents the "present and future of K-POP."

 

 

 

 

3. 2025 MAMA Main Nomination Categories

This year's nominations were determined by the combined scores of global charts, expert ratings, and fan votes.
In particular, the female solo category saw a spectacular lineup of performers, including Jennie, Rosé, Taeyeon, and Jisoo.
In the male group category, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, and RIIZE are attracting attention as the top three.

 

Department	Main candidates
Best Male Group	Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE
Best Female Group	IVE, LE SSERAFIM, BABYMONSTER, TWICE, aespa
Male solo artist	G-DRAGON, j-hope, JIN, BAEKHYUN, MARK
female solo artists	JENNIE, ROSÉ, TAEYEON, YUQI, JISOO
Newcomer Award	ALLDAY PROJECT, Hearts2Hearts, izna, CORTIS, KickFlip
Best Collaboration	G-DRAGON×Anderson .Paak, ROSÉ×Bruno Mars, JENNIE×Doechii
Best OST	TXT, PARK HYO SHIN, BOYNEXTDOOR, Saja Boys
Best Band Performance	DAY6, CNBLUE, QWER, Xdinary Heroes
Best Choreography (Group)	SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER, BLACKPINK

 

The theme for 2025 is "global music fusion,"
Other highlights include collaborations with international artists and the diversification of the OST section.

 

 

 

 

4. Ticket Information

 

The thing fans are most interested in is ticket information.
As in previous years, advance sales will be held on the official app "Mnet Plus" and advance lottery drawing will be held in collaboration with card companies.

▪️Sales start: Mid to late October 2025 (planned)

▪️Distributor: Mnet Plus official website

 

▪️Expected price:

1-day ticket: Approximately 21,000 yen

2-day pass: Approximately 42,000 yen

 

▪️Seating capacity: Approximately 50,000 seats (Kai Tak Stadium)

 

 

💡Points:

▪️Special advance slots available for VISA, MasterCard, etc.
▪️VIP packages are awarded by lottery, so advance registration is recommended
▪️ Viewing tours from Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia are also being prepared.

 

 

 

 

5. Broadcast and viewing methods

 

Fans who can't make it to the venue needn't worry.
It will be streamed live on Mnet Japan and Mnet Smart+.
It will be streamed simultaneously worldwide and will also be broadcast with Japanese subtitles.

 

▪️Broadcasting station: Mnet Japan / Mnet Smart+

▪️Simultaneous streaming: Japanese subtitles available

▪️How to watch: SKY PerfecTV!, J:COM, Cable TV, au Hikari, etc.

▪️Online streaming: Mnet Smart+

 

💬 Compatible with smartphones, PCs, and tablets.
Basic and Premium plan subscribers can watch live broadcasts in real time.

 

 

 

 

6. Fans' Choice

 

The biggest feature of MAMA is the "Fan-Chosen Awards."
Fifty nominees for each gender will be announced, and the final winner will be decided by voting from around the world.

 

▪️Male candidates (examples): Stray Kids, RIIZE, TXT, PLAVE, NCT DREAM, SUPER JUNIOR, etc.

▪️Female candidates (examples): IVE, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, NMIXX, BABYMONSTER, etc.

▪️How to vote: Mnet Plus official app & official website

 

Voting is scheduled to begin in early November.
You can vote once a day, and global account authentication prevents fraudulent voting.

 

 

 

 

7. Local sightseeing guide (Hong Kong)

 

Hong Kong is easily accessible, making it an easy city for overseas fans to visit.
The following information will be useful for those who are planning to combine MAMA with travel.

▪️Nearest station: Kai Tak Station (MTR)

▪️From the airport: Approximately 1 hour (MTR + bus or taxi)

▪️ Recommended areas to stay: Kowloon City, Tsim Sha Tsui

 

 

💼Preparation List:
▪️ eSIM or Wi-Fi router
▪️Credit card (cashless payment available)
▪️Mobile battery and light clothing
▪️Book your flight early (we also recommend using low-cost carriers)

 

 

 

 

8. Points to look out for at this year's MAMA

 

The theme of MAMA 2025 is "Generational Crossover and Evolution."
The first stage of ALD1, from "BOYS II PLANET",
Stray Kids, IVE, and RIIZE compete for the grand prize
Also, collaborations with top solo artists such as G-DRAGON, ROSÉ, and JENNIE are expected.

 

SUPER JUNIOR's 20th anniversary debut stage,
There are already rumors of special collaborations between each group,
It's sure to be a legendary night.

 

 

 

 

 

Q&A

Q1. Where can I watch MAMA 2025?
A. In Japan, it will be broadcast live on Mnet Japan and Mnet Smart+. In other regions, it will be streamed simultaneously on CJ ENM's official channel.

 

 

Q2. Can the general public purchase viewing tickets?
A. Yes, you can purchase it. General sales will begin on Mnet Plus from mid-October.

 

 

Q3. When does voting start?
A. It is scheduled to start in early November. You can vote once a day on the Mnet Plus app.

 

 

Q4. Who are the leading candidates for the Grand Prize?
A. At the moment, Stray Kids, IVE, and RIIZE are seen as the most likely candidates.

 

 

Q5. What is different from last year?
A. In 2024, the event was held in two cities, Japan and the United States, but in 2025, it will be held solely in Hong Kong for the first time in seven years.

 

 

 

 

✨Summary

MAMA 2025 will truly be a "festival that connects the present and future of K-POP."
Stray Kids, IVE, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, ALD1, SUPER JUNIOR, etc.
Artists from all generations come together,
These two days will showcase the pinnacle of K-POP, attracting the attention of the world.

 

On November 28th and 29th, a new legend will be born in Hong Kong.

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