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The 2024 MAMA Awards lasted for three days, with special stages from globally recognized artists such as SEVENTEEN, aespa, TXT, IVE, and BLACKPINK's Rosé. The awards night also became a platform for the return of BIGBANG.
Making history by being held outside of Asia for the first time, the 2024 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) took place over three days.
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Day 1 happened at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California on November 21 and at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on November 22 and 23. Organized by CJ ENM through Mnet, the event embraced the theme "Big Blur: What is Real?" to celebrate the connection between music, culture, and personal identity.
Hosted by Park Bo-Gum in California and Kim Tae-Ri in Japan, the music awards showcased performances from some of the biggest names in the Asian music industry.
Here is a closer look at the outstanding 2024 MAMA Awards performers
2024 MAMA Awards day 1
Award-winning actor Park Bo-Gum hosted the first day of the 2024 MAMA Awards. It allowed new K-pop artists to showcase their talents to the world, with Park Jinyoung (J.Y. Park), ending the night.
TWS, Illit, Riize - Opening sequence
The 2024 MAMA Awards showcased a thrilling opening sequence with rookie groups delivering performances that paid homage to their senior K-pop artists.
TWS opened the stage with their rendition of BTS's Dynamite, blending youthful energy with choreography that embodied the song's iconic groove. Illit charmed the audience with their take on TWICE's Heart Shaker, while Riize turned up with NCT 127's Kick It.
Young Posse - Would you like to Posse?
Young Posse, a five-member girl group under DSP Media and Beats Entertainment, performed a set— themed "Would You Like To Posse?"— at the 2024 MAMA Awards. Consisting of Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun, the group started with the sassy Ate That, transitioning into the captivating rhythm of Loading Freestyle. They also performed XXL, the lead track of the mini-album of the same name, released on March 20, 2024.
Katseye - Touchdown
KATSEYE dazzled at the 2024 MAMA Awards with the theme "Touchdown." Known for their addicting melodies, the six-member girl group delivered a performance of Debut and Touch, leaving the audience in awe.
TWS - TWS Club
TWS is another rookie boy group that is making waves in the K-pop industry. The boys presented a show-stopping performance at the 2024 MAMA Awards with the theme "TWS Club." The six-member Pledis Entertainment boy group thrilled viewers with Oh Mymy: 7s and the hit track Plot Twist.
Illit - ILLusion IT
Illit took the stage with their "ILLusion IT" theme. The dazzling rookie girl group presented fresh performances of Magnetic and Cherish (My Love).
Riize - The Destined SunRIIZE
RIIZE graced the first day of the award show with their "The Destined SunRIIZE" theme. The SM Entertainment boy group performed Get a Guitar, then ended with Boom Boom Bass.
J. Y. Park - System Update: JYP 3.0
The legendary producer and star-maker, J.Y. Park, delivered a masterful set at the 2024 MAMA Awards with his "System Update: JYP 3.0." The setlist featured hits like Don't Leave Me, She Was Pretty, Honey, and Who's Your Mama? The highlight was a soulful collaboration on Easy Lover with Anderson .Paak.
2024 MAMA Awards Day 2
Yeonjun - What is real?
With his much-anticipated solo stage, TXT's Yeonjun opened the second day of the 2024 MAMA Awards. Yeonjun performed his solo track Ggum under the theme "What Is Real?"
Me:I - ME + I = MIRAI
Me:I, a promising rookie girl group, captivated the awards night with their theme "ME + I = MIRAI." The group impressed the audience with & Me and the catchy, upbeat song Click.
BoyNextDoor - Nice night serenade
BoyNextDoor brought fresh and soulful energy to the 2024 MAMA Awards with their "Nice Night Serenade" theme. They performed an emotional Nice Guy (MAMA version) and also delivered a vibrant performance of Earth, Wind & Fire, showcasing their versatility and stage presence.
TOENZE - Toenze
For the special MAMA stage, Tomorrow x Together, ENHYPEN, and ZEROBASEONE made a collaboration. TOENZE consisted of TXT's Beomgyu and Huening Kai, ENHYPEN's Jay, and ZEROBASEONE's Kim Tae-rae and Han Yu-jin. The group showcased their chemistry with Left-hander (MAMA version).
Izna - Who dat girl?
Izna took over with their fierce theme, "Who Dat Girl?" The girl group dazzled with an intro, featuring the emotional Final Love Song, IWALY, and the tracks Drip and Fake It. They then launched into their captivating title track IznA, before closing with the intense Timebomb.
Lee Young-ji - Cross the line
Lee Young-ji wowed at the 2024 MAMA Awards with her performance under the theme "Cross The Line." She kicked off with her powerful track CTL (Cross The Line) alongside Lee Ji-Ah, before transitioning into Small Girl with PLAVE.
PLAVE also performed their track Way 4 Luv.
IVE - Guardians of the Sun
IVE dominated the stage with the theme "Guardians of the Sun." Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo captured the global stage with Accendio, followed by Heya.
ENHYPEN - They dream
ENHYPEN performed under the theme "They Dream." The group delivered a captivating rendition of XO (Only If You Say Yes), followed by Brought the Heat Back. They closed their set with Daydream.
Treasure - TREASURE.exe
TREASURE also arrived at the 2024 MAMA Awards stage with their dynamic theme "TREASURE.exe." The group kicked off with an explosive Intro, and then performed their high-energy track King Kong, ending with the adrenaline-pumping Run.
Tomorrow X Together - Savior
Tomorrow X Together (TXT) performed under the theme "Savior." Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai captivated the audience with a haunting performance of Deja Vu, followed by Over The Moon.
Rosé & Bruno Mars - Random game!
BLACKPINK's Rosé brought the sensational star Bruno Mars to perform their chart-topping collaboration, APT.
2024 MAMA Awards day 3
INI - Revolution: Change the view
INI opened the final awards night with the theme "Revolution: Change The View." The boy group performed Loud (MAMA version) and WMDA (Where My Drums At) (MAMA version).
BIBI - BIBIdi Bobbidi BAM
BIBI partnered with Ahn Jae-hyun for her trending hit, Bam Yang Gang, under the theme "BIBIdi Bobbidi BAM."
Meovv - Shake Sumn Bbody
Meovv took center stage with their bold theme "Shake Sumn Body." They opened with the fierce Meow and followed up with the seductive Body.
Zerobaseone - Kill the Romeo
Zerobaseone delivered a performance with the theme "Kill The Romeo." They captivated the crowd with Kill The Romeo and followed up with the catchy Good So Bad.
(G)I-DLE - Breaking news: the shout
Under the theme "Breaking News: The Shout," Soyeon kicked things off with a fiery freestyle intro before the group brought the house down with Super Lady. (G)I-DLE also granted fans' wishes with a MAMA version of Fate.
Byeon Woo-Seok - Go back
Lovely Runner star Byeon Woo-seok captured viewers' hearts with a MAMA version of the OST for the drama, Sudden Shower.
G-Dragon - Übermensch
G-Dragon appeared at the 2024 MAMA Awards stage to officially announce his return. The K-pop king performed Untitled, 2014 and his latest release, Power.
The final day also saw the legendary return of BIGBANG, with G-Dragon bringing in his co-members Daesung and Taeyang onstage to perform Home Sweet Home, Bang Bang Bang, and Fantastic Baby.
aespa - The Multiverse Awakes: Another I
For aespa's stage, the theme was "The Multiverse Awakes: Another I." The phenomenal girl group opened with powerful solo intros from Ningning, Winter, Giselle, and Karina. They then performed the MAMA versions of Supernova and Whiplash.
SEVENTEEN - The Real Maestro: Right Here
SEVENTEEN wowed the 2024 MAMA Awards with their theme, "The Real Maestro: Right Here." The Daesang winners displayed professionalism with Maestro, followed by Ash and Love, Money, Fame.
The 2024 MAMA Awards were a historic celebration of music, featuring unforgettable performances from some of the most talented artists around the world. The 2024 MAMA performers dazzled audiences with their dynamic stages, highlighting the fusion of K-pop with global music culture.
In addition to the incredible performances, the night also crowned the biggest stars in the industry, with SEVENTEEN taking home the prestigious VISA Artist of the Year award.
On the other hand, aespa won Song of the Year for Supernova, SEVENTEEN's SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN for Album of the Year, Jungkook for Best Male Artist, IU for Best Female Artist, SEVENTEEN for Best Male Group, and aespa for Best Female Group.
