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Details for the highly anticipated 2025 MAMA AWARDS were unveiled at a press premiere on November 11, 2025, revealing an exciting lineup of hosts and special collaboration stages. The prestigious K-pop awards ceremony is set to take place at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on November 28 and 29, 2025, promising a spectacular global music festival for fans worldwide.
A New Era of “K-Heung” at the 2025 MAMA Awards
This year’s event embraces the main theme of “K-Heung,” a Korean term for excitement and fun, with the concept slogan “UH-HEUNG,” which promotes self-acceptance and living authentically. The vision was shared during the press event at the CJ ENM Center Talent Studio in Seoul by Head of Business Division Park ChanWook, alongside producers Lee YoungJoo and Ma DooSik. They highlighted the evolution of the ceremony, which began in 1999 as the ‘Video Music Awards’ and was rebranded from ‘Mnet Asian Music Awards’ to ‘MAMA AWARDS’ in 2022 to reflect K-Pop’s global influence. The MAMA Awards continue to be a benchmark for K-pop awards shows.
Star-Studded Hosts and Unforgettable Stages
The two-day event will be guided by two of Korea’s most beloved stars, each hosting a chapter of the awards show. The producers have promised a series of unique performances and a spectacular collaboration stage lineup.
Chapter 1: Park BoGum’s Return and “K-Hip” Collaborations
Veteran host Park BoGum will take the stage for Chapter 1 on November 28. This marks his seventh time hosting the MAMA AWARDS, following his appearances in 2017, 2018, 2019, and from 2022 to 2024. In a video message, Park BoGum teased a special collaboration stage he will participate in. The first night, themed “K-Hip,” will feature a dynamic collaboration stage with members from BOYNEXTDOOR, Cortis, and TREASURE. Additionally, the Beomjeob team from ‘World of SWF’ (Street Woman Fighter) is scheduled to perform, adding to the night’s excitement.
Chapter 2: Kim HyeSoo’s Debut and Epic Openings
On November 29, acclaimed actress Kim HyeSoo will make her hosting debut at the MAMA AWARDS for Chapter 2. Known for hosting the Blue Dragon Film Awards for 30 years before stepping down in 2023, her presence brings a new level of prestige. Producer Lee YoungJoo described her involvement as “fateful.” The second night will kick off with a powerful opening stage featuring host Kim HyeSoo alongside Stray Kids‘ Felix. Another highly anticipated performance will be a collaboration between ZEROBASEONE’s Sung HanBin and Kyoka from ‘SWF,’ promising a memorable show for all. The incredible lineup has fans discussing which male K-Pop idol they’d most want to attend the festival with.
Exclusive Netflix Collaboration Stage
In a groundbreaking partnership, the 2025 MAMA AWARDS will feature a special stage in collaboration with the upcoming Netflix animation ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’. This unique performance will showcase a conceptual battle between the fictional K-Pop groups from the series, Sajaboiz and Huntricks. While the concept has been announced, the real-life artists who will portray these groups on stage are still being finalized, building further anticipation for this one-of-a-kind collaboration stage.
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