Eight Times a Host, Now a First: Park Bo Gum Is MAMA’s Official Storyteller

Some hosts fill a stage. Others become part of the show’s identity. At a media day in Seoul on October 29, it was confirmed that Park Bo Gum will host…

By Reetam Bodhak

October 29, 2026

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Some hosts fill a stage. Others become part of the show’s identity. At a media day in Seoul on October 29, it was confirmed that Park Bo Gum will host the 2026 MAMA AWARDS again, and will also be named its first-ever ambassador.

The 2026 MAMA Awards : Overview

Detail	Info
Dates	November 20-21, 2026 (KST)
Venue	Kyocera Dome Osaka
Host	Park Bo Gum (8th time as host)
New role	First “MAMA AWARDS Ambassador”
Theme	“MUSIC INTERSTELLAR”
Message	“MUSIC MAKES ONE”

A Host Since 2017

Park Bo Gum first hosted the MAMA AWARDS in 2017, and this will be his eighth turn. The new ambassador program launches this year, and he’s its first. You can read more about him on Wikipedia.

Yoon Shin Hye, head of Mnet’s business division, called him “an indispensable part of the MAMA AWARDS.” She said his genuine passion for music has helped the show showcase the power of music, and that as ambassador he will help connect the musical journeys across both days.

[#2026MAMA] A DECADE OF MAMA MOMENTS: #PARKBOGUM #박보검PARK BO GUM has been part of MAMA AWARDS’ most iconic moments! ✨ As the 2026 MAMA AWARDS AMBASSADOR, he continues his special journey with MAMA AWARDS. Stay tuned for what’s to come! 🌟MOVE THE STARS, A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR 2026 MAMA AWARDS2026.11.20-21 (KST) KYOCERA DOME OSAKA & Mnet Plus 🔗 https://t.co/kfhn2fWvlI#MAMAAWARDS #2026MAMAAWARDS
— MAMA AWARDS (@MnetMAMA) October 29, 2026

What Does “MUSIC INTERSTELLAR” Mean?

The theme invites viewers to discover their own star in a wondrous musical universe, where artists and global fans connect across time and space. The idea behind “MUSIC MAKES ONE” is that music links everyone, wherever they watch from.

What Park Bo Gum Promised?

He said that as a storyteller, he’ll share a variety of stories across the two days and take viewers on a special journey “beyond time and space.” Fans can expect stages filled with surprises and emotion, from special performances to collaborative stages.