The 2024 MAMA AWARDS concluded on November 23, marking a historic celebration of K-pop’s global impact with star-studded performances and unforgettable moments in Los Angeles and Japan. With sold-out shows at the Dolby Theatre and KYOCERA DOME OSAKA, the 25th anniversary event brought together around 93,000 fans on-site and captivated audiences from over 200 regions worldwide via livestreams.
The U.S. ceremony, hosted by acclaimed actor Park Bo Gum, featured unforgettable performances and a lineup of presenters, including Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman. Special collaborations wowed the crowd, such as Anderson .Paak’s performance with J.Y. Park and KATSEYE’s stage alongside the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders. Artists like ILLIT, RIIZE, and YOUNG POSSE lit up the stage, setting the tone for what would follow in Japan.
Winners at the U.S. Ceremony included TWS, who took home BEST NEW MALE ARTIST and BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE MALE GROUP; J.Y. Park receiving the Inspiring Achievement Award; RIIZE earning the title of FAVORITE GLOBAL PERFORMER MALE; and ILLIT being crowned BEST NEW FEMALE ARTIST.
In Osaka, the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN delivered on its promise of iconic stages and breathtaking performances. G-DRAGON took the spotlight, delivering a mesmerizing solo performance and surprising fans with appearances by fellow BIGBANG members TAEYANG and DAESUNG, reuniting for an epic moment of nostalgia and artistry. Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ captivated audiences with their upbeat duet “APT.”, while the debut of izna’s first song, “IZNA,” ahead of their official launch on November 25 (KST), introduced the new powerhouse group formed through Mnet’s hit show I-LAND 2.
The signature stages—THEME STAGE, CINEMATIC STAGE, MEGA STAGE, and EXCLUSIVE STAGE— stood out as highlights of the event. TOMORROW X TOGETHER opened the THEME STAGE with a sci-fi-inspired performance, while ZEROBASEONE reimagined Romeo and Juliet on the CINEMATIC STAGE. (G)I-DLE commanded the MEGA STAGE with a massive dance crew, and BYEON WOO SEOK brought the EXCLUSIVE STAGE to life with a heartfelt rendition of “Sudden Shower.”
“Believing in the power of music under the theme ‘Music Makes One,’ this year’s MAMA AWARDS strives to highlight the true value of K-pop,” said Harry H.K. Shin, Head of Music Entertainment at CJ ENM. “With constant passion and creativity, the MAMA AWARDS will continue striving to create an award show that makes unforgettable moments for fans and artists and unites audiences across cultures.”
This year’s winners celebrated the best in K-pop, with SEVENTEEN taking top honors as “VISA ARTIST OF THE YEAR” and “VISA ALBUM OF THE YEAR” and aespa winning “VISA SONG OF THE YEAR” with its impactful presence. Newcomers TWS and ILLIT made history with their debut-year wins.
Performances from 2024 MAMA can be watched on Mnet K-POP
The full list of winners includes:
2024 MAMA AWARDS US WINNERS
BEST NEW MALE ARTIST
Presenter: Dustin Hoffman
TWS
FAVORITE GLOBAL PERFORMER MALE
Presenter: Lance Bass
RIIZE
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE MALE GROUP
Presenter: Lee Isaac Chung
TWS
BEST NEW FEMALE GROUP
Presenter: Da’Vine Joy Randolph
ILLIT
INSPIRING ACHIEVEMENT
Presenter: Anderson .Paak
J.Y. Park
2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN: CHAPTER 1 WINNERS
VISA FANS’ CHOICE OF THE YEAR
Jimin
FANS’ CHOICE MALE TOP 10
ENHYPEN
Jimin
Jung Kook
NCT DREAM
RM
SEVENTEEN
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
V
ZEROBASEONE
FANS’ CHOICE FEMALE TOP 10
aespa
BABYMONSTER
(G)I-DLE
IU
IVE
JENNIE
Lee Young Ji
NewJeans
TWICE
UNIS
WORLDWIDE KCONERS’ CHOICE
ZEROBASEONE
FAVORITE DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUP
BOYNEXTDOOR
FAVORITE MALE GROUP
TREASURE
FAVORITE GLOBAL PERFORMER FEMALE
IVE
FAVORITE NEW ASIAN ARTIST
ME:I
FAVORITE RISING ARTIST
MEOVV
GLOBAL SENSATION
ROSÉ
Bruno Mars
OLIVE YOUNG K-BEAUTY STAR IN MUSIC
Lee Young Ji
Ponta Pass GLOBAL FAVORITE ARTIST
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
CJ GLOBAL PERFORMANCE
IVE
2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN: CHAPTER 2 WINNERS
VISA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
SEVENTEEN
VISA SONG OF THE YEAR
aespa – Supernova
VISA ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SEVENTEEN
BEST MALE GROUP
SEVENTEEN
BEST FEMALE GROUP
aespa
BEST MALE ARTIST
Jung Kook
BEST FEMALE ARTIST
IU
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE MALE SOLO
Jung Kook – Standing Next to You
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE FEMALE SOLO
JENNIE – You & Me
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE FEMALE GROUP
aespa
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE SOLO
BIBI – Bam Yang Gang
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE GROUP
(G)I-DLE – Fate
BEST BAND PERFORMANCE
QWER – T.B.H
BEST RAP & HIPHOP PERFORMANCE
ZICO – SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)
BEST COLLABORATION
ZICO – SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)
BEST OST
Crush – Love You With All My Heart
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Aespa – Armageddon
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Aespa – Supernova
MUSIC VISIONARY OF THE YEAR
G-DRAGON
FAVORITE ASIAN ARTIST
INI
FAVORITE GLOBAL TRENDING MUSIC
BYEON WOO SEOK
VISA SUPER STAGE
SEVENTEEN
CJ GLOBAL PERFORMANCE
ZEROBASEONE
The 2024 MAMA AWARDS, presented by Visa, proved to be a landmark event in its 25-year legacy, uniting fans and artists across continents in a spectacular celebration of music and creativity. As the curtain falls on this milestone year, the MAMA AWARDS reaffirm their position as the world’s No.1 K-POP Awards show, paving the way for even greater achievements in the years to come.
