A Dinosaur, a Desert Planet, and a Legendary Duo Walk Into the MAMA Awards

Meta title: 2026 MAMA Awards Special Stages: BIGBANG x Dooly, ENHYPEN x DuneMeta description: The 2026 MAMA Awards reveal special collabs: Panic with WOODZ and more, ENHYPEN x Dune: Part Three, and BIGBANG x Dooly. Dates and details inside.

Special collaboration stages are the moments fans replay for months, and the 2026 MAMA AWARDS just revealed an unusual set. Expect the unexpected: a childhood cartoon, a sci-fi epic, and a surprise team-up across generations.

2026 MAMA Awards : Overview

The Special Stages

1. Panic and a Cross-Generation Cast

The first stage pairs a legendary duo with a mix of rising and established artists, from CORTIS to Hearts2Hearts. Collaborations like this often create the night’s most surprising chemistry.

2. ENHYPEN Meets Dune: Part Three

ENHYPEN will present a special stage in collaboration with the upcoming film Dune: Part Three. Ahead of their comeback next month, the group promises a fresh twist, with a performance inspired by the film.

3. BIGBANG Meets Dooly

BIGBANG will join forces with the beloved animated series Dooly the Little Dinosaur. Mnet business head Yoon Shin Hye said, “We hope you’ll look forward to seeing how BIGBANG and Dooly come together. It will be a moment that brings generations together.” Learn more about the cartoon on Wikipedia.

The official announcement also lists two more partnerships, MAMA AWARDS x Lee Bae and MAMA AWARDS x Google Gemini. Details haven’t been shared yet, so stay tuned.

Why These Stages Matter?

Special stages have become a highlight of the ceremony each year. The slogan this year, “Expect the Unexpected,” promises something beyond genres and generations. With a film tie-in, a nostalgic cartoon, and a mixed-artist performance, there’s something for every fan.

Want more? Browse our latest K-pop news, see our year-end awards schedule, or read our MAMA 2026 host and theme guide.

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