Bringing K-pop to the Global Stage: 2023 MAMA AWARDS

The 2023 MAMA AWARDS brought together some of the biggest names in K-pop The 2023 MAMA AWARDS have officially come to an end, bringing together some of the biggest names in Korean entertainment. A highlight for many K-pop fans around the world, the MAMA AWARDS celebrate the greatest musical talents and songs of the year, culminating in a fantastic year-end event marked by eye-catching performances. Since its inception 24 years prior, the MAMA AWARDS have constantly evolved to reflect the latest industry trends, solidifying its position as one of the most highly anticipated events within the K-pop industry. MAMA AWARDS is one of K-pop calendar’s biggest events A Look Back on the 2023 MAMA AWARDS  This year’s show occurred on November 28-29 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, marking the first K-pop ceremony at the arena, with an impressive 80,000 fans in attendance and viewers from 200 locations worldwide streaming online. For those unable to attend in person, fans were able to enjoy simultaneous live broadcasts of the event on Mnet’s official platforms. Leading up to the MAMA AWARDS, CJ ENM released a star-studded list of award presenters along with the names of the two returning hosts – singer JEON SOMI and actor Park Bo-gum. On top of the presenters, the two-day event featured vibrant performances from renowned artists including SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, LE SSERAFIM, (G)I-DLE and more. Performances utilized the latest visual and audio technologies to create a wildly immersive atmosphere for both in-person attendees and viewers at home. Winners were announced and celebrated between performances, with multiple big names taking home awards throughout the nights, including global sensation BTS winning Samsung Galaxy Worldwide Icon of the Year, global mega rookies ZEROBASEONE taking home Best New Male Artist and Favorite New Artist award, while viral icons NewJeans received four accolades. ZEROBASEONE takes the stage at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS From Korea to the World: MAMA AWARDS’ Origins The MAMA AWARDS began as a major music ceremony for Korean artists in 1999. Called the Mnet Music Video Daesang at the time, the event was hosted at various venues around Seoul for 10 years and brought together some of the country’s most beloved musical talents. With K-pop continuing to grow in popularity and viewership of the awards increasing, the event aired across Asia, furthering the spread of K-pop throughout the continent. The event was later renamed the Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS in 2009 and went on to be held in multiple regions, including Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and more. As K-pop exploded beyond Asia and reached Europe and the Americas, the event rebranded once again to become the MAMA AWARDS in 2022, reflecting K-pop’s footprint on the global music industry. The Tokyo Dome in Japan where the 2023 MAMA AWARDS was held Aside from signifying K-pop’s global spread, the MAMA AWARDS have also sought to create more impressive spectacles each year, incorporating innovative technological effects that heighten each artist’s performance and allow for a stronger rapport between the artist and fans as well as creating a sense of unity among the globe-spanning fanbase. From synchronized light sticks and augmented reality scenes, the event provides audience members with a holistic entertainment experience that completely envelops their senses. See below for the complete list of winners from the two-night ceremony.  2023 MAMA AWARDS: DAY 1 Winner’s List SAMSUNG Galaxy Worldwide Icon of the Year BTS Worldwide Fans’ Choice ATEEZ BTS ENHYPEN Lim Young Woong NCT DREAM SEVENTEEN Stray Kids TOMORROW X TOGETHER TWICE ZEROBASEONE Favorite New Artist RIIZE ZEROBASEONE Inspiring Achievement TVXQ! Favorite Asian Male Group INI Favorite Asian Female Group Kep1er Favorite International Artist Yoshiki Galaxy Neo Flip Artist TREASURE bibigo CULTURE & STYLE STREET WOMAN FIGHTER 2 2023 MAMA AWARDS: DAY 2 Winner’s List SAMSUNG Galaxy Artist of the Year NewJeans SAMSUNG Galaxy Song of the Year NewJeans SAMSUNG Galaxy Album of the Year SEVENTEEN Best New Male Artist ZEROBASEONE Best New Female Artist tripleS Best Male Group SEVENTEEN Best Female Group NewJeans Best Male Artist Jimin Best Female Artist JISOO Best Dance Performance Male Solo Jung Kook Best Dance Performance Female Solo JISOO Best Dance Performance Male Group SEVENTEEN Best Dance Performance Female Group NewJeans Best Vocal Performance Solo Parc Jae Jung Best Vocal Performance Group AKMU Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance Agust D Best Collaboration Jung Kook Best OST BTS Best Music Video JISOO Favorite Dance Performance Male Group TREASURE Favorite Dance Performance Female Group LE SSERAFIM Favorite Global Performer Male Group ATEEZ Favorite Global Performer Female Group (G)I-DLE bibigo CULTURE & STYLE SEVENTEEN