The 2025 MAMA Awards have announced their expanded performer lineup on Monday. The organizers unveiled a second wave of artists that will join the stage in Hong Kong this November.
The show, which will be held on November 28 and 29 at the Kai Tak Stadium, marks the event’s long-awaited return to Hong Kong for the first time since 2018. Organizers have revealed that this year’s concept is centered on “heung” (흥) — the distinctly Korean spirit of joy, excitement, and community
2025 MAMA Awards Lineup
The lineup and ceremony will be divided into two nights, referred to as “Chapter 1” and “Chapter 2. Each featuring a different set of performers.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 on November 28 will spotlight a mix of global stars and new-generation artists. The new lineup includes
- i-dle
- MIRROR
- NCT WISH
- TREASURE
Previously announced lineup for day 1 features
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- BABYMONSTER
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- BUMSUP
- ENHYPEN
- Hearts2Hearts
- IVE
- MEOVV
- Super Junior
- TWS.
Chapter 2
The closing day of the ceremony will include big-name stars like G-Dragon, TXT, aespa, and more. The newly announced idols for Chapter 2 on November 29 include
- G-Dragon
- IDID
- TXT
- aespa
- JO1
- KYOKA
Artists previously confirmed for the second night include
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- CORTIS
- izna
- KickFlip
- RIIZE
- Stray Kids
- ZEROBASEONE
G-DRAGON’s appearance, in particular, is drawing enormous attention as one of his first major live performances this year. The legendary artist is also nominated for multiple categories, including Best Male Artist, SOTY, AOTY, and Artist of the Year.
Groups like Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and aespa are also set to deliver standout performances. At the same time, they will compete in top categories such as Best Group, Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year. Meanwhile, the event will continue to highlight rookie acts — including ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who will perform ahead of their official debut in 2026.
The 2025 MAMA Awards will also maintain fan participation through online voting. The first round for “Fans’ Choice” categories opened on October 16 and will close on October 26, followed by a second round from October 30 to November 10. Fans can vote on the official MAMA Awards website, the Mnet Plus platform, and through X (formerly Twitter).
