K-pop’s biggest night is returning with a bang! The 2025 MAMA Awards has unveiled its first wave of performers for the highly-anticipated two-day extravaganza in Hong Kong. From chart-dominating groups to rising rookie sensations, this year’s lineup promises unforgettable stages at the iconic Kai Tak Stadium.
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2025 MAMA Awards: Essential Details
| Event Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong |
| Day 1 (Chapter 1) | November 28, 2025 |
| Day 2 (Chapter 2) | November 29, 2025 |
| Tagline | “HEAR MY ROAR, UH-HEUNG” |
| Organizer | Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) |
| Viewing Options | In-Person + Online Livestream |
| Voting Status | Fans’ Choice Voting Open |
Day 1 Performers: November 28 Star-Studded Lineup
Chapter 1 brings an incredible mix of established acts and fresh talent to Hong Kong. IVE, the chart-topping sensation known for Perfect All-Kill achievements, headlines alongside fourth-generation powerhouses ENHYPEN and rookie phenoms BABYMONSTER.
The complete Day 1 roster includes IVE, ENHYPEN, BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, Super Junior, MEOVV, TWS, Hearts2Hearts, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and BUMSUP. Veteran group Super Junior adds legendary status to the evening, promising nostalgia mixed with contemporary performances.
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Day 2 Heavy Hitters: November 29 Explosive Performances
Chapter 2 unleashes the big guns with Stray Kids leading the charge. The Billboard-conquering octet brings their signature high-energy performances alongside RIIZE and fan-favorite ZEROBASEONE (ZB1). These groups consistently dominate charts and stadiums worldwide, making Day 2 particularly unmissable.
Additional Day 2 performers include ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, izna, and KickFlip, representing K-pop’s exciting future generation. More surprise additions are expected soon, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Nomination Highlights: Who’s Leading the Race?
The 2025 MAMA Awards nominations showcase fierce competition across categories. BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Rosé, SEVENTEEN, BTS’ Jin and J-Hope, aespa, Stray Kids, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER emerged as leading nominees with multiple nods.
Fans are particularly invested in the Fans’ Choice Male/Female and Fans’ Choice of the Year categories, where mass voting campaigns determine winners. The judging evaluation combines physical sales, downloads, and streaming metrics, making every vote crucial.
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How to Watch MAMA Awards 2025
International fans unable to attend in Hong Kong can catch all the action through official livestreaming platforms. Details about broadcast partners and streaming links will be announced closer to the event dates. Past MAMA ceremonies have drawn millions of global viewers, cementing its status as K-pop’s most-watched award show.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are Stray Kids’ major achievements that make them Day 2 headliners at 2025 MAMA Awards?
Stray Kids has established themselves as one of the most decorated fourth-generation K-pop groups globally. The eight-member group under JYP Entertainment won ‘Top Global K-pop Artist’ at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards for the second consecutive year, marking five consecutive albums debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 since March 2022 with ODDINARY, followed by MAXIDENT, 5-STAR, ROCK-STAR, and ATE.
Their third full-length album ‘5-STAR’ clinched the ‘K-Pop Album of the Year’ award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, while they won ‘Group/Duo of the Year’ at the People’s Choice Awards 2024. At the 2024 Asia Star Entertainer Awards, Stray Kids swept three major awards: ASEA THE BEST GROUP, Album of the Year, and the Grand Prize (Daesang), the highest honor at the ceremony. The group also won Daesang (grand prize) for Best Performance at the Hanteo Music Awards 2024.
Q2: What achievements have made IVE one of the top performers for Day 1 at 2025 MAMA Awards?
IVE debuted on December 1, 2021, and within just seven days achieved their first music show win with “Eleven” on MBC’s Show Champion, setting the record as the fastest girl group to win. The six-member Starship Entertainment group is currently the fourth most streamed artist in Korea, having charted 744 times with 22 number-one songs on weekly charts.
IVE has achieved five songs with Perfect All-Kill (PAK) status, ranking third for artists with the most PAKs in history. This prestigious accomplishment means their songs simultaneously reached number one on real-time, daily, and weekly charts across all major Korean music platforms. Their 2022 hit “Love Dive” won Song of the Year (Daesang) at the 2022 Melon Music Awards, making IVE the first girl group to win this category since TWICE in 2016.
