CJ ENM Unveils Exciting Plans For The “2023 MAMA AWARDS”

CJ ENM has set the stage for the highly anticipated “2023 MAMA AWARDS,” the world’s premier K-Pop awards event, during the “2023 MAMA AWARDS Media Day” held in Seoul. The event featured the production team for this year, as well as host Jeon SoMi, who shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming ceremony. The occasion also saw the unveiling of additional performing artists and iconic moments that global fans can look forward to, marking the start of this year’s awards extravaganza.

With a rich 24-year history, the “MAMA AWARDS” continues to elevate K-Pop’s global reach. Park ChanUk, General Manager at Mnet, expressed the organization’s unwavering commitment to furthering K-Pop’s globalization.

While weโ€™ve had our trials and errors, we firmly believed in the potential of K-Popโ€™s globalization and dedicated our efforts to work as the bridge connecting and spreading K-Pop across the globe. We wish to remain the awards ceremony that represents K-Pop, and we will continue to evolve in every aspect, closely listening to the voices of the industry. Please join us as we strive for the continued evolution of “MAMA AWARDS”.
Park ChanUk – Mnet General Manager

The “2023 MAMA AWARDS” will be themed around “ONE I BORN,” symbolizing the unity of “I” and “MAMA AWARDS” through positive energy. Hosts Park BoGum and Jeon SoMi, who introduced the rebranding of the awards at the “2022 MAMA AWARDS,” are set to bring their vibrant energy to the event.

As someone who has loved music since childhood, “MAMA AWARDS” is truly a dream stage for me. On the first night of the ceremony, I will deliver the message and value of “MAMA AWARDS” while showing my unique charms as a host, charged with positive energy.
Jeon SoMi

In addition to the previously announced 18 artists, dynamic acts like Dynamic Duo, JUST B, Lee YoungJi, Monika, and TREASURE will grace the stage. Yoshiki, the leader of Japan’s legendary band X-JAPAN, will also join the lineup as a global artist. The event’s iconic scenes will be presented in four different segments: “MAMA AWARDS THEME STAGE,” “MAMA AWARDS MEGA STAGE,” “MAMA AWARDS SUPER STAGE,” and “MAMA AWARDS WONDER STAGE.”

The “MAMA AWARDS THEME STAGE” will feature a collaborative performance with members of leading Gen-Z artists, combining rap, dance, violin, and hip-hop to convey the message of the multicolored “I.”

The “MAMA AWARDS MEGA STAGE,” presented by Jeon SoMi and a large crew of dancers, promises to be an unparalleled showcase of K-Pop performance.

“MAMA AWARDS SUPER STAGE,” an exclusive stage with a solid lineup and a unique concept, will include Minnie of (G)I-DLE, Huh YunJin of LE SSERAFIM, XiaoTing of Kep1er, and dancers Bada and Monika from the “Street Woman Fighter” series.

Lastly, “MAMA AWARDS WONDER STAGE” will bring the classic “Endless Rain” to life through a special rendition jointly created by the legendary Japanese artist Yoshiki and Korean artists, pushing the boundaries of genres and generations.

As always, the MAMA AWARDS promises an incomparable production scale and iconic performances, ranging from those that express “I” with infinite possibilities and artists’ unique identities to interactive segments that unite people through K-Pop. Sponsored by SAMSUNG Galaxy, the “2023 MAMA AWARDS” will take place at Tokyo Dome from November 28 to 29 and will be live-streamed globally on various platforms, including CJ ENM’s music channel Mnet and its official YouTube channels Mnet K-POP, Mnet TV, M2, and KCON official. K-Pop fans worldwide can look forward to an extraordinary celebration of their favorite music genre.

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