사진 확대 Photo: CJ ENM
The 2026 MAMA Awards will take place in Osaka, Japan.
On the 31st, CJ ENM announced, “The MAMA Awards, a unique awards ceremony that has proven the status of K-pop in the global music market, will be held over two days on November 20 and 21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.”
The company added, “Based on nearly 30 years of production expertise unique to Mnet, the MAMA Awards has gone beyond a simple awards show to capture the essence of K-pop, and it will be broadcast live through digital platforms such as Mnet Plus. Through this, we expect to connect with K-pop fans around the world, transcending the boundaries of time and space.”
The MAMA Awards is aiming for another evolution this year. CJ ENM is preparing a variety of events that global fandoms can enjoy together, both online and offline. Having introduced original stage productions that set new agendas for the K-pop music industry every year, the 2026 MAMA Awards plans to present a range of expanded programs that break down boundaries, in addition to the main ceremony, under its core value of “Music Makes One.”
A CJ ENM representative stated, “We are accelerating preparations for the awards ceremony early in order to create another turning point at the end of this year,” adding, “By bringing together the expertise accumulated over the past 27 years, we will offer unprecedented experiences through unparalleled performances and new linked programs that only the MAMA Awards can deliver.”
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
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