The highly anticipated 2024 MAMA Awards commenced on November 21, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This marked the first time in its 25-year history that the event was hosted in the United States. Organized by CJ ENM through Mnet, the awards celebrated the global impact of K-pop.The event will span three days, going from Los Angeles, USA to the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. The US Chapter 1 in Hollywood was hosted by actor Park Bo-gum, who opened the evening by acknowledging the significance of holding the event at the same venue where South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung earned her historic Oscar win.MAMA 2024 featured a mix of rising stars and veteran artists, spotlighting the range of talent within the K-pop industry. Due to the time zone, the second day of the award function, Japan Chapter 1, started just a few hours later at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan.The night included memorable moments, from J.Y. Park’s performance with Anderson.Paak to Rosé’s much-anticipated stage debut alongside Bruno Mars where they delivered their viral hit collaboration Apt.ENHYPEN’s Jay's guitar performance was another highlight of the event. Notably, BTS member Jimin, despite being enlisted in the military since December 2023, received the Daesang- Fans' Choice award.Complete list of winners and performances at the 2024 MAMA AwardsUSA CHAPTER 1 of 2024 MAMA Awards:Performances:Night one featured several performances, including a journey through K-pop’s greatest hits by rookie bands:TWS: A cover of BTS's DynamiteRIIZE: A rendition of NCT 127's Kick ItILLIT: A take on TWICE's Heart ShakerKATSEYE: Debut, TouchJ.Y. Park: Don’t Leave Me + She was pretty + Honey + Who’s your mama? + Easy LoverYOUNGPOSSE: ATE THAT + Loading Freestyle + XXLWinners:Best New Male Artist: TWSBest New Female Artist: ILLITFavorite Global Performer (Male): RIIZEBest Dance Performance (Male Group): TWSInspiring Achievement Award: J.Y. ParkJAPAN CHAPTER 1 of 2024 MAMA Awards:The MAMA Awards moved to the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. The second day featured a lineup, including ENHYPEN, TXT, IVE, TREASURE, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé, among others.Special collaboration stages took center stage, showcasing artists like Karina (aespa), Yeonjun (TXT), Rei (IVE), and Hanbin (ZEROBASEONE) in a performance inspired by this year’s theme, “BIG BLUR: What is Real?”Performances:ENHYPEN: XO(Only If You Say Yes) + Daydream + Brought The Heat BackTXT: Saviour + Deja Vu + Over the MoonIVE: Guardians of the Sun (Intro) + Accendio + HEYAME_I: &Me + ClickTREASURE: TREASURE.exe (Intro) + KING KONG + RUNBOYNEXTDOOR: Nice Guy + Earth, Wind & FirePLAVE: WAY 4 LUVLeeYoung-ji: Cross the Line + Small Girlizna: IWALY/DRIP / FAKE IT + izna + TimebombROSÉ and BrunoMars- APT.Winners:Fan Choice Awards (Female): aespa, IVE, (G)I-DLE, BABYMONSTER, IU, BLACKPINK's Jennie, Lee Youngji, NewJeans, TWICE, UNISFan Choice Awards (Male): BTS' Jimin, BTS' Jungkook, NCT Dream, ZEROBASEONE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, BTS' RM, Stray Kids, BTS' V, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPENPonta Pass Global Favourite Artist: TOMORROW X TOGETHERFavorite Rising Artist: MEOVVFavorite New Asian Artist: ME:IFavorite Male Group: TREASUREWorldwide KCONers' Choice: ZEROBASEONEGlobal Sensation Award: Rosé and Bruno MarsFavorite Dance Performance Group: BOYNEXTDOORFavorite Global Performer (Female): IVEDaesang - Fan’s Choice of the Year: BTS' JiminThe excitement doesn’t end yet, as the third and final day of the 2024 MAMA Awards is set to take place on Saturday, November 23, at 3 PM KST. Hosted by Kim Tae-ri, the final chapter promises more awards and unforgettable moments to close the star-studded event on a high note.