The MAMA Awards (formerly Mnet Asian Music Awards) is a major South Korean music awards ceremony presented annually by entertainment company CJ E&M. First held in South Korea, the majority of prizes are awarded to K-pop artists, although there are other Asian artistes winning in various award categories, such as for Best Asian Artist and other professional-related awards.
The awards ceremony was first held in Seoul in 1999, being aired on Mnet. MAMA has also been held in various Asian countries and cities outside of South Korea between 2010 – 2017 & 2019 and now airs internationally online beyond Asia.
Ceremonies[]
| Year | Date | Venue(s) | Host(s) | Most awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | November 27 | Little Angels Arts Center, Seoul, South Korea | Choi Hal-li | H.O.T. (2) |
| 2000 | November 24 | Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Hyun-joo | Jo Sungmo (2) | |
| 2001 | November 23 | Cha Tae-hyun and Song Hye-kyo | Wax (2) | |
| 2002 | November 29 | Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jung-eun | BoA (2) | |
| 2003 | November 27 | Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea | Cha Tae-hyun and Sung Yu-ri | Big Mama (2) |
| 2004 | December 4 | Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jung-eun | Shinhwa (2) | |
| 2005 | November 27 | Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul, South Korea | Shin Dong-yup and Kim Ah-joong | TVXQ (3) |
| 2006 | November 25 | Shin Dong-yup and Kim Ok-bin | TVXQ and SG Wannabe (2 each) | |
| 2007 | November 17 | Seoul Sports Complex, Seoul, South Korea | Shin Dong-yup and Lee Da-hae | Big Bang, Epik High and Clazziquai (2 each) |
| 2008 | November 15 | Rain | Wonder Girls (3) | |
| 2009 | November 21 | Tiger JK | 2NE1 (3) | |
| 2010 | November 28 | Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, Macau | none | 2NE1 (4) |
| 2011 | November 29 | Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore | Lee Byung-hun | Super Junior, Girls' Generation, 2NE1 and Baek Ji-young (2 each) |
| 2012 | November 30 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong | Song Joong-ki | Psy (4) |
| 2013 | November 22 | AsiaWorld–Arena, Hong Kong | Lee Seung-gi | G-Dragon (4) |
| 2014 | December 3 | Song Seung-heon | Exo (4) | |
| 2015 | December 2 | Psy | Big Bang and Exo (4 each) | |
| 2016 | December 2 | Lee Byung-hun | Exo (3) | |
| 2017 | November 25 | Hoa Binh Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Thu Minh | BTS and Wanna One (3 each) |
| November 29 | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan | Park Bo-gum | ||
| November 30 | W Hong Kong, Hong Kong | none | ||
| December 1 | AsiaWorld–Arena, Hong Kong | Song Joong-ki | ||
| 2018 | December 10 | Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, South Korea | Jung Hae-in | BTS (9) |
| December 12 | Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan | Park Bo-gum | ||
| December 14 | AsiaWorld–Arena, Hong Kong | Song Joong-ki | ||
| 2019 | December 4 | Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Japan | Park Bo-gum | |
| 2020 | December 6 | CJ ENM Contents World, Paju, South Korea | Song Joong-ki | |
| 2021 | December 11 | Lee Hyori | ||
| 2022 | November 29–30 | Kyocera Dome Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Jeon Somi and Park Bo-gum | BTS (6) |
| 2023 | November 28–29 | Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan | Seventeen (5) | |
| 2024 | November 21 | Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Park Bo-gum | Aespa (6) |
| November 22 | Kyocera Dome Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Karina, Sung Han-bin, Rei and Yoshi | ||
| November 23 | Kim Tae-ri |
Awards[]
Daesangs[]
| Award category | Years active | Inaugural recipient | Current recipient (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist of the Year | 2006-present | TVXQ | Seventeen |
| Song of the Year | 2006-present | "Partner for Life" by SG Wannabe | "Supernova" by Aespa |
| Album of the Year | 2006-present | The 3rd Masterpiece by SG Wannabe | Seventeenth Heaven by Seventeen |
| Fan's Choice of the Year | 2018-present | BTS | Jimin |
Other main categories[]
| Award category | Years active | Inaugural recipient | Current recipient (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Male Group | 1999-present | H.O.T. (for "I Yah!") | Seventeen (for "") |
| Best Female Group | 2000-present | Fin.K.L (for "Now") | Aespa (for "Supernova") |
| Best Male Artist | 1999-present | Lee Seung-hwan (for "A Request") | Jungkook (for "") |
| Best Female Artist | 1999-present | Uhm Jung-hwa (for "I Don't Know") | IU (for "Love Wins All") |
| Best Dance Performance | 1999-present | "Come" by Lee Jung-hyun | "Plot Twist" by TWS (Male Group) |
| "Supernova" by Aespa (Female Group) | |||
| "Standing Next to You" by Jungkook (Male Solo) | |||
| "You & Me" by Jennie (Female Solo) | |||
| Best Vocal Performance | 2010-present | "As a Man" by Gummy (Solo) | "Bam Yang Gang" by Bibi (Solo) |
| "Even If I Die, I Can't Let You Go" by 2AM (Group) | "Fate" by (G)I-dle (Group) | ||
| Best Collaboration | 2010-present | "We Fell in Love" by Gain & Jo Kwon | "Spot" by Zico featuring Jennie |
| Best New Artist | 1999-present | "Come" by Lee Jung-hyun (Male) | "Plot Twist" by TWS (Male) |
| "Farewell" by Team (Female) | "Magnetic" by Illit (Female) | ||
| Best OST | 2004-present | "By Your Side" by Jo Sung-mo (for Lovers in Paris) | "Love You With All My Heart" by Crush (from Queen of Tears) |
| Best Band Performance | 1999-2022, 2024-present | "Fall" by Jaurim | "T.B.H" by QWER |
| Best Rap & HipHop Performance | 1999-present | "Man's Story – My Way" by Honey Family | "Spot" by Zico featuring Jennie |
| Best Music Video | 1999-present | "A Request" by Lee Seung-hwan | "Armageddon" by Aespa |
Broadcasters[]
| Country | Broadcaster(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Mnet | 1999-2024 |
| O'live | 2012-2013, 2016-2020 | |
| XTM/XtvN/tvN Show | 2012-2013, 2016-2024 | |
| OnStyle/tvN STORY | 2012-2013, 2016-2019, 2021 | |
| tvN | 2012-2013 | |
| KM, StoryOn | 2012-2013 | |
| TVING | 2019-2024 | |
| Naver, CHZZK | 2024 | |
| Worldwide | YouTube | 2018-2024 |
| Mwave | 2019-2020 | |
| V Live | 2018 | |
| Southeast Asia | Channel M/tvN Asia | 2010-2024 |
| Channel V Asia | 2009-2010 | |
| Star World | 2010 | |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | tvN Asia (through DStv) | 2020-2021 |
| Brazil | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| Cambodia | MyTV | 2010, 2012-2016, 2019 |
| iflix | 2017 | |
| Canada | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| China | Zhejiang Satellite TV | 2009 |
| SMG, Channel V Mainland China | 2010 | |
| Youku | 2013 | |
| iQIYI | 2015 | |
| Finland | Fox | 2013 |
| France | Dramapassion | 2016 |
| Samsung TV Plus | 2024 | |
| Germany | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| Hong Kong | TVB | 2010, 2012-2013 |
| ViuTV, ViuTVsix | 2017-2021 | |
| tvN Asia | 2017-2023 | |
| JOOX | 2020-2021 | |
| viu.tv | 2020-2021 | |
| Now Drama | 2021 | |
| Indonesia | Indosiar | 2013, 2016-2021 |
| Vidio | 2016-2021 | |
| JOOX | 2017-2021 | |
| Trans TV | 2024 | |
| Italy | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| Japan | Mnet Japan | 2000-2024 |
| Music On! TV | 2010-2012 | |
| Mnet Smart | 2016-2021 | |
| VideoPass | 2017-2019 | |
| Yahoo Gyao | 2016 | |
| au Smart Pass/Ponta Pass | 2020-2024 | |
| Mnet Smart+ | 2022-2024 | |
| Laos | iflix | 2017 |
| Macau | ViuTV, ViuTVsix, viu.tv, Now Drama | 2021 |
| Malaysia | 8TV | 2013 |
| Tonton | 2016, 2021-2023 | |
| JOOX | 2017-2021 | |
| Maldives | tvN Asia | 2020-2023 |
| Mexico | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| Myanmar | iflix | 2017 |
| JOOX | 2019-2021 | |
| Philippines | Myx | 2012-2013, 2015-2019 |
| Studio 23 | 2012-2013 | |
| KBO | 2017-2018 | |
| iflix | 2017 | |
| Smart GigaFest | 2020-2020 | |
| GigaPlay/Smart GigaPlay | 2021-2022 | |
| Cignal | 2022 | |
| Blast TV | 2024 | |
| Singapore | Channel U | 2010, 2013, 2022 |
| Toggle/meWATCH | 2018-2024 | |
| Spain | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| Sri Lanka | iflix | 2016-2017 |
| tvN Asia | 2019-2022 | |
| Taiwan | Dong Feng | 2010 |
| MTV Mandarin | 2015-2016 | |
| tvN Asia | 2016-2023 | |
| KKTV | 2016-2017 | |
| ETTODAY | 2018-2019 | |
| FET friDay Video | 2020-2022 | |
| FET friDay Music | 2020 | |
| FET Mobile Circle | 2021-2022 | |
| Thailand | Bang Channel | 2010-2013 |
| GMM 25 | 2014-2015 | |
| iflix | 2016 | |
| JOOX | 2017-2021 | |
| TrueVisions Now, True X-Zyte | 2024 | |
| United Kingdom | Samsung TV Plus | 2024 |
| United States | Mnet America | 2012-2013, 2016-2019 |
| Kcon.tv | 2016-2019 | |
| KCON USA | 2020-2021 | |
| Samsung TV Plus | 2024 | |
| Vietnam | YAN TV | 2010 |
| tvBlue | 2017 | |
| FPT Play | 2019, 2021-2024 | |
| FPT TV, Foxy | 2020-2021 |