Celebrating K-pop excellence with top-tier presenters ready to illuminate the stage
2024 MAMA AWARDS, recognized as the World’s No. 1 K-POP Awards, has announced its lineup of presenters for this year’s event. Celebrating 25 years of leading and influencing the industry, MAMA will feature prominent figures from various fields who have set trends and made significant contributions throughout the year.
PARK BO GUM, a key figure in the history of the MAMA AWARDS, will make his first appearance in the U.S. as the host of the ceremony this year. Meanwhile, KIM TAE RI, who debuted in CJ ENM’s award-winning film “The Handmaiden,” will take on the role during the event’s second chapter in Japan, marking the conclusion of the 2024 MAMA AWARDS.
Presenters at this year’s MAMA AWARDS JAPAN include GONG MYOUNG, KWAK DONG YEON, KIM MIN HA, KIM HYE JUN, NAH YUNG SUK, DEX, MA DONG SEOK, MOON SANG MIN, PARK SEO JUN, BYEON WOO SEOK, SEO IN GUK, SEORINA, AHN JAE HYEON, OH SANG UK, LEE JOO BEEN, LEE JUN HO, E JIAH, YIM SI WAN, HOYEON, JO YURI, CHOI HYUN WOOK and HONG JIN KYUNG. The presenters, icons who have elevated K-culture, are set to add even more excitement to this vibrant festival that attracts music fans from around the world.
Actors MA DONG SEOK, PARK SEO JUN, BYEON WOO SEOK and HOYEON, instrumental in the global expansion of K-content, are making headlines with their announcement as presenters. MA DONG SEOK, known for his role in the superhero film “Eternals,” has also launched “The Outlaws” movie franchise. He planned, produced and starred in the series which attracted over 40 million viewers. His role as an award presenter at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS adds significant prestige to this global K-pop ceremony.
Actor PARK SEO JUN has developed his persona through roles in movies and series like the Netflix show “Gyeongseong Creatures,” “The Marvels” and “Concrete Utopia.” He has also won public affection for his dedication shown in tvN’s “Jinny’s Kitchen” and will also attend the 2024 MAMA AWARDS. Additionally, BYEON WOO SEOK, who became the standout star of the hit series “Lovely Runner” that took 2024 by storm, has joined the lineup of presenters. HOYEON, who rose to global fame through the hugely popular Netflix series “Squid Game” and Apple TV+’s “Disclaimer,” will also be attending the 2024 MAMA AWARDS.
Multi-talented entertainers LEE JUN HO, YIM SI WAN and JO YURI, who have deep roots in K-pop, will also take the stage as presenters. LEE JUN HO, a member of the legendary boy band 2PM and winner of “Artist of The Year” at the 2009 MAMA AWARDS, will be attending the event for the second consecutive year. He is a versatile actor with back-to-back box office hits like “The Red Sleeve” and “King the Land.” Meanwhile YIM SI WAN, won the hearts of the public by taking home the “Best Actor” award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for the acclaimed series “Boyhood,” will be joined alongside JO YURI, who made her debut as an actress in the Netflix series “Squid Game 2.” Additionally, actress E JIAH, celebrated for her captivating presence and diverse acting range, will also be attending the awards.
At 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, reunions of fan-favorite duos will appear, including KWAK DONG YEON and LEE JOO BEEN, SEO IN GUK and AHN JAE HYEON, and GONG MYOUNG and KIM MIN HA. KWAK DONG YEON and LEE JOO BEEN charmed audiences earlier this year as the lovable but immature younger “Soo-cheol” and his wife “Da-hye” in the mega-hit series “Queen of Tears,” which set a record for the highest ratings in tvN. After making waves with the surprising storyline in K.will’s music video for “Please don’t,” SEO IN GUK and AHN JAE HYEON reunite in “No Sad Song For My Broken Heart ” bringing their incredible bromance chemistry to the screen in what’s sure to be a must-watch highlight. Meanwhile, tvN’s drama “Way Back Love” generated excitement at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) even before its release, and all eyes are now on the lead characters, GONG MYOUNG and KIM MIN HA.
Joining the lineup for the 2024 MAMA AWARDS are SEORINA, KIM HYE JUN, CHOI HYUN WOOK, MOON SANG MIN and DEX. Actress SEORINA, known for her performances in “Oasis” and tvN’s “Twinkling Watermelon,” is taking the spotlight with her unexpected role as “Iron In-ah” in “Iron Girls.” Meanwhile, KIM HYE JUN is making waves as a rising star, having won the Best New Actress award at the 2019 Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in the film “Another Child” and the Best New Actress award in the TV category at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in “Inspector Koo.”
Actor CHOI HYUN WOOK has the incredible ability to portray a wide range of emotions in dramas like “Twinkling Watermelon,” “D.P. Season 2,” “Weak Hero Class 1” and “Twenty Five Twenty One.” The actor is set to reconnect with audiences again in 2025 with the tvN series “My Dearest Nemesis.” Adding to the talented roster, MOON SANG MIN’s performance in tvN’s “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” left audiences in awe, where he showcased his impressive range and striking looks. He went on to secure his place as the next generation “rom-com king” through his roles in tvN’s “Wedding Impossible” and the Coupang Play series “Cinderella at 2 AM.” DEX, a versatile entertainer and former member of the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), has showcased his charm on various entertainment programs, including tvN’s “Fresh Off the Sea,” while also taking on new roles as an actor in the series “Tarot.”
Lastly, well established K-entertainment creators have made the list as presenters. NAH YUNG SUK, the 2023 Visionary Awards recipient and a renowned producer and director, recently held his first fan meeting and is gearing up for pop-up events in Taiwan and Japan. Joining him as a presenter at the upcoming 2024 MAMA AWARDS is model and broadcaster HONG JIN KYUNG, who has been making waves across cable, streaming platforms, YouTube and over-the-top entertainment shows. Also joining the lineup is OH SANG UK, a member of Korea’s national fencing team who made history by winning both the individual and team gold medals in fencing sabre at the 2024 Paris Olympics and achieving Korea’s first individual grand slam. His role as a presenter at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS brings an extra layer of excitement to this already diverse lineup.
As the anticipation builds with the reveal of a dazzling lineup of presenters, attention is also turning to the host who will kick off this prestigious K-pop awards ceremony. This event has continuously evolved alongside the growth of the Korean music industry. Furthermore, it has been announced that additional performing artists will be revealed, making the 2024 MAMA AWARDS even more spectacular.
The 2024 MAMA AWARDS is a globally celebrated K-pop awards ceremony known for its grand scale and iconic performances that reflect its 25-year legacy. The event presented by Visa, will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 21 (PST), followed by the KYOCERA DOME OSAKA in Osaka, Japan, on November 22 and 23 (KST/JST). It will be broadcast live to audiences around the world not only on Mnet but also on the Mnet K-POP YouTube channel and Mnet TV.
