It is now appropriate to recognize the exceptional talent in the K-Pop industry as the year draws to a close. The much anticipated Mnet Asian Music Awards 2023 will take place over two days, on November 28 and 29, at Tokyo Dome stadium in Japan.
K-pop stars showcased their impeccable style as the festivities got underway today at 2:30 PM IST/6 PM KST. As the November 29 musical extravaganza is sure to enthrall audiences, let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the first day!
Day 1: MAMA Awards 2023
Performer Jeon Somi looked stunning on the red carpet in a black tulle gown that was appropriate for the sophisticated hostess she was playing.
Her grace and beauty enthralled K-netizens, who showered her with praise. At the event, the K-pop boy band ENHYPEN showcased their sophistication even though they did not win the Worldwide Fans’ Choice award.
The seven members chose to wear matching black and white suits to create a cohesive ensemble. The K-pop boy band RIIZE, meanwhile, adopted a carefree yet fashionable look with well-chosen coats and accessories.
The KEP1ER girl group went with an all-white look, incorporating fur accents for a chic touch. Hwang Min Hyun and Kim So Hyun, the couple from My Lovely Liar, appeared together at the musical event.
Hwang Min Hyun looked stunning in all-black, while Kim So Hyun shone in a white bodycon dress. Renowned actress Go Min Si, who gained notoriety for her part in Youth of May, caught eyes with her flawlessly styled hair and shimmering black gown.
Entertainer Lee Joon Hyuk arrived with a sophisticated charm, clad in a classic black suit.
MAMA Awards 2023: First Day Major Award Recipients
On November 29, actor Park Bo Gum—best known for his role in Love in the Moonlight—will host and address the audience. On November 28, singer Jeon Somi served as the event’s host.
The announcement that BTS, the worldwide phenomenon, had won the coveted title of Worldwide Icon of the Year, was the high point of the ceremony.
Jisoo of BLACKPINK was named the Best Female Artist, while Tomorrow X Together (TXT) was recognized as the Best Male Group. Notable winners at this glitzy awards ceremony were RIIZE, who took home the Favorite New Male Artist Award, and KEP1ER, a girl group, who took home the Favorite Asian Female Group title.
More about the MAMA Awards
South Korea is the birthplace of the MAMA Awards, a prominent music awards ceremony organized annually by the entertainment company CJ E&M. Although K-pop performers have dominated the awards, other Asian artists have also won awards in a number of professional categories, such as Best Asian Artist.
The awards ceremony, which debuted in 1999 in Seoul and was first broadcast on Mnet, grew in scope in 2010 and began holding events in several Asian nations and cities.
The MAMA Awards have expanded from their initial regional viewership in Asia to a global online platform.
First held in 1999, the MTV Video Music Awards served as the inspiration for the event, which was originally known as the Mnet Music Video Festival. It was renamed the Mnet KM Music Video Festival in 2004 after merging with the KMTV Korean Music Awards.
By 2008, the ceremony had achieved international recognition, particularly in China and Japan, as the Hallyu wave picked up steam in the mid-2000s.
The event changed its name to the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in 2009 to highlight its growing international appeal. The first event was held in Macau in 2010, marking the beginning of the geographical expansion. Later iterations were held in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2017 and Singapore in 2011.
In 2017, the event ran for four nights, with stops in Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Japan. 2018 saw the three-part format of MAMA, which was held in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. In 2020, MAMA changed to an online format that was solely hosted in South Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
