From the iconic group Big Bang to rising stars IVE, an all-star lineup is set to grace the stage at the 2026 MAMA Awards.
CJ ENM unveiled on Friday the second wave of performers for the 2026 MAMA Awards, slated for November 20 and 21 at Osaka’s Kyocera Dome.
The star-studded roster includes Big Bang, IVE, All Day Project, CL, Hearts to Hearts, Hwasa, izna, KO1KEYZ, Longshot, MODYSSEY, Treasure, WOODZ, &TEAM and the crew from “Street World Fighter: Director’s War,” generating significant buzz in the industry.
The event kicks off on November 20 with Chapter 1, featuring electrifying performances by All Day Project, CL, Hearts to Hearts, Longshot, MODYSSEY, Treasure, and the “Street World Fighter: Director’s War” team.
Chapter 2 follows on November 21, promising a spectacular finale with Big Bang, Hwasa, IVE, izna, KO1KEYZ, WOODZ, and &TEAM taking center stage.
A spokesperson for CJ ENM shared that they’re crafting an experience where artists and global fans can connect through the universal language of music, transcending boundaries. It invites everyone to anticipate the unforgettable performances by these top-tier artists, guaranteed to thrill fans worldwide.
This year’s 2026 MAMA Awards, themed A Music Interstellar, aims to take audiences on an extraordinary musical odyssey spanning K-pop’s past, present, and future.
The 2026 MAMA Awards is generating unprecedented excitement, boasting the largest artist lineup ever for a single venue. The nomination broadcast on October 12 shattered viewership records, while the FANS’ CHOICE first-round voting has seen an explosive start, underscoring the event’s global appeal.
The MAMA Awards, which debuted in 1999 as the Video Music Awards before evolving into an Asian music awards show in 2009, underwent a rebranding in 2022. It continues to captivate K-pop enthusiasts worldwide, cementing its status as a premier music event.