On November 23, the 2024 MAMA Awards were grandly held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This awards ceremony highlighted the present and future of K-POP, commemorating the achievements of artists beloved by numerous fans. SEVENTEEN clinched the ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Artist of the Year’ awards, once again proving their musical accomplishments. aespa illuminated the stage by winning the ‘Song of the Year’ award with ‘Supernova.’
The ceremony featured a diverse array of awardees. SEVENTEEN claimed the Best Male Group award, while aespa took the Best Female Group award, enhancing the reputation of both groups. The Best Male Artist award went to Jungkook, and IU won the Best Female Artist award. In the Rookie of the Year categories, TWS was recognized as the Best Male New Artist, and ILLIT was acknowledged as the Best Female New Artist, highlighting their potential as emerging stars.
Noteworthy winners in the Best Performance categories caught the audience’s attention. TWS received the Best Dance Performance Male Group award for ‘First Meetings Don’t Go as Planned,’ and aespa won the Best Dance Performance Female Group award for ‘Supernova.’ In the solo categories, Jungkook and Jennie were honored as the Best Male and Female Solo Performers, respectively, showcasing their stage prowess.
Additionally, BIBI won the Best Vocal Performance Solo award for ‘Night Yokan,’ while ZICO impressed with wins in the Best Hip Hop & Urban Music and Best Collaboration categories, demonstrating his versatile musical talent. The Best Music Video award went to aespa’s ‘Armageddon,’ receiving recognition for its visual artistry.
The 2024 MAMA Awards celebrated the wide spectrum of K-POP and the accomplishments of each artist. There is growing anticipation for the stages and music they will present in the future. Attention is already focused on the new faces and remarkable performances that will appear at next year’s MAMA Awards.
