MAMA Awards 2025

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), one of the most prestigious and influential award ceremonies in the K-pop world, is officially set to return in 2025—and it’s doing so with grandeur. MAMA Awards 2025 will take place on November 28 and 29, in none other than Hong Kong, at the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium. This marks a triumphant return to the city, which last hosted the event in 2018, and introduces a brand-new venue into the K-pop performance lexicon.

Let’s dive into everything we know (and can expect) from MAMA 2025, from the event’s significance to the likely lineup, venue, ticketing, and fan experience.

🎤 What is MAMA?

The Mnet Asian Music Awards began in 1999 as a local South Korean awards show and has since grown into an international phenomenon. Run by CJ ENM, MAMA is not only a celebration of musical achievement—it’s a stage for iconic performances, world premieres, and special collaborations that often define the K-pop year.

Each year, MAMA honors artists across categories like:

• Artist of the Year
• Album of the Year
• Song of the Year
• Worldwide Icon of the Year
• Best Male/Female Group
  *Best Solo Artist
  *Best New Artist

In addition to awards, the show features multi-stage performances that combine music, storytelling, fashion, and cutting-edge production.

📍 MAMA 2025: Hong Kong, We Are Back!

MAMA 2025 will take place at Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s newest and largest multipurpose stadium, with a capacity of over 50,000 seats. Located at the site of the former Kai Tak Airport, the park is designed as a global venue for sports and entertainment, making it a perfect fit for an event of MAMA’s magnitude.

This is a full-circle moment for Hong Kong and MAMA. The city hosted the awards from 2012 to 2018, giving fans unforgettable performances by BTS, EXO, BigBang, TWICE, and more. Its return in 2025 is a sign of confidence in Hong Kong’s global cultural relevance and a gift to K-pop fans in the region.

🗓️ Event Dates: November 28–29, 2025

MAMA 2025 will be held over two days, following a format seen in recent years:

• Day 1 (Nov 28): Typically features awards for genre-specific categories, new artists, and some collaborative performances.
• Day 2 (Nov 29): Usually hosts the Daesang (grand prizes) and headline performances from the year’s most prominent artists.

Spanning two days gives the event space to showcase more artists, more music, and more moments—and gives fans more time to fully experience the spectacle.

🌟 Who’s Expected to Perform?

The official lineup has yet to be announced, but based on recent industry trends and upcoming comebacks, here are some highly likely performers:

• SEVENTEEN – Coming off strong from 2024 with multiple wins, their presence seems inevitable.
• aespa – Their recent hits like Supernova have dominated charts, placing them at the forefront.
• BTS (Jimin, Jungkook, or OT7) – With military service nearing completion, fans are hopeful for a full-group appearance or solo stages.
• BLACKPINK (Jennie, Rosé) – Continued solo releases may earn them nominations and stages.
• Stray Kids, TXT, IVE, Zerobaseone, NewJeans, and ILLIT – Each of these groups has had an active year and could feature prominently in both nominations and performances.

The final official lineup is typically released 4–6 weeks before the event, so fans can expect announcements starting October 2025.

🎟️ Tickets & How to Attend

Ticket sales have not opened yet, but based on past MAMA shows, here’s what to expect:

• Early access for Mnet Plus members
• Partner pre-sales (e.g. credit cards, travel packages)
• General public sale (likely through Cityline or Klook)

Prices will range from HK\$500 to HK\$3,000+, depending on seat tier and VIP add-ons (like red carpet access or soundcheck entry). Given the demand, fans are encouraged to create accounts in advance, prepare multiple devices, and act fast when sales open.

🌐 Global Broadcast

For those who can’t make it to Hong Kong, MAMA 2025 will be streamed live worldwide via:

• YouTube (Mnet K-POP, M2, KCON Official)
• Mnet Plus App
• TVING (South Korea)
• Mnet Japan / Smart+
• tvN Asia (for selected regions)

In recent years, viewership for MAMA has exceeded 100 million global streams, demonstrating its global reach and importance.

🎉 Final Thoughts

MAMA 2025 is set to be a defining event—not just for K-pop, but for global pop culture. With a stunning venue, an unforgettable fanbase, and the brightest stars in music, this year’s show promises to be one for the history books.

Whether you’re planning to fly to Hong Kong or stream it from home, make no mistake—this is THE K-pop event of the year. Get ready for jaw-dropping performances,