2024 MAMA AWARDS Wrap Up Historic Run with Iconic Performances and Milestone Moments
World’s No. 1 K-POP Awards Celebrated Genre’s Achievements in Artistry and Music for First Time in Los Angeles and Osaka, Japan
The 2024 MAMA AWARDS concluded in dazzling fashion, marking a historic celebration of K-pop's global impact with star-studded performances and unforgettable moments in Los Angeles and Japan. With sold-out shows at the Dolby Theatre and KYOCERA DOME OSAKA, the 25th anniversary event brought together around 93,000 fans on-site and captivated audiences from over 200 regions worldwide via livestreams.
The U.S. ceremony, hosted by acclaimed actor Park Bo Gum, featured unforgettable performances and a lineup of presenters, including Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman. Special collaborations wowed the crowd, such as Anderson .Paak’s performance with J.Y. Park and KATSEYE's stage alongside the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders. The energy was palpable as artists like ILLIT, RIIZE, and YOUNG POSSE lit up the stage, setting the tone for what would follow in Japan.
Winners at the U.S. Ceremony included TWS, who took home BEST NEW MALE ARTIST and BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE MALE GROUP; J.Y. Park receiving the Inspiring Achievement Award; RIIZE earning the title of FAVORITE GLOBAL PERFORMER MALE; and ILLIT being crowned BEST NEW FEMALE ARTIST.
In Osaka, the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN delivered on its promise of iconic stages and breathtaking performances. G-DRAGON took the spotlight, delivering a mesmerizing solo performance and surprising fans with appearances by fellow BIGBANG members TAEYANG and DAESUNG, reuniting for an epic moment of nostalgia and artistry. Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ captivated audiences with their upbeat duet “APT.”, while the debut of izna’s first song, “IZNA,” ahead of their official launch on November 25 (KST), introduced the new powerhouse group formed through Mnet’s hit show I-LAND 2.
The signature stages—THEME STAGE, CINEMATIC STAGE, MEGA STAGE, and EXCLUSIVE STAGE— stood out as highlights of the event. TOMORROW X TOGETHER opened the THEME STAGE with a sci-fi-inspired performance, while ZEROBASEONE reimagined Romeo and Juliet on the CINEMATIC STAGE. (G)I-DLE commanded the MEGA STAGE with a massive dance crew, and BYEON WOO SEOK brought the EXCLUSIVE STAGE to life with a heartfelt rendition of “Sudden Shower.”
"Believing in the power of music under the theme 'Music Makes One,' this year's MAMA AWARDS strives to highlight the true value of K-pop," said Harry H.K. Shin, Head of Music Entertainment at CJ ENM. "With constant passion and creativity, the MAMA AWARDS will continue striving to create an award show that makes unforgettable moments for fans and artists and unites audiences across cultures."
This year’s winners celebrated the best in K-pop, with SEVENTEEN taking top honors as “VISA ARTIST OF THE YEAR” and “VISA ALBUM OF THE YEAR” and aespa winning “VISA SONG OF THE YEAR” with its impactful presence. Newcomers TWS and ILLIT made history with their debut-year wins.
The full list of winners includes:
2024 MAMA AWARDS US WINNERS
- BEST NEW MALE ARTIST (Presenter: Dustin Hoffman): TWS
- FAVORITE GLOBAL PERFORMER MALE (Presenter: Lance Bass): RIIZE
- BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE MALE GROUP (Presenter: Lee Isaac Chung): TWS
- BEST NEW FEMALE GROUP (Presenter: Da'Vine Joy Randolph): ILLIT
- INSPIRING ACHIEVEMENT (Presenter: Anderson .Paak): J.Y. Park
2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN: CHAPTER 1 WINNERS
- VISA FANS' CHOICE OF THE YEAR: Jimin
- FANS' CHOICE MALE TOP 10:
ENHYPEN
Jimin
Jung Kook
NCT DREAM
RM
SEVENTEEN
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
V
ZEROBASEONE
- FANS' CHOICE FEMALE TOP 10:
aespa
BABYMONSTER
(G)I-DLE
IU
IVE
JENNIE
Lee Young Ji
NewJeans
TWICE
UNIS
- WORLDWIDE KCONERS' CHOICE: ZEROBASEONE
- FAVORITE DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUP: BOYNEXTDOOR
- FAVORITE MALE GROUP: TREASURE
- FAVORITE GLOBAL PERFORMER FEMALE: IVE
- FAVORITE NEW ASIAN ARTIST: ME:I
- FAVORITE RISING ARTIST: MEOVV
- GLOBAL SENSATION: ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
- OLIVE YOUNG K-BEAUTY STAR IN MUSIC: Lee Young Ji
- Ponta Pass GLOBAL FAVORITE ARTIST: TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- CJ GLOBAL PERFORMANCE: IVE
2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN: CHAPTER 2 WINNERS
- VISA ARTIST OF THE YEAR: SEVENTEEN
- VISA SONG OF THE YEAR: aespa - Supernova
- VISA ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SEVENTEEN
- BEST MALE GROUP: SEVENTEEN
- BEST FEMALE GROUP: aespa
- BEST MALE ARTIST: Jung Kook
- BEST FEMALE ARTIST: IU
- BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE MALE SOLO: Jung Kook - Standing Next to You
- BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE FEMALE SOLO: JENNIE - You & Me
- BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE FEMALE GROUP: aespa
- BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE SOLO: BIBI - Bam Yang Gang
- BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE GROUP: (G)I-DLE - Fate
- BEST BAND PERFORMANCE: OWER - T.B.H
- BEST RAP & HIP HOP PERFORMANCE: ZICO - SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)
- BEST COLLABORATION: ZICO - SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)
- BEST OST: Crush - Love You With All My Heart
- BEST MUSIC VIDEO: aespa - Armageddon
- BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: aespa - Supernova
- MUSIC VISIONARY OF THE YEAR: G-DRAGON
- FAVORITE ASIAN ARTIST: INI
- FAVORITE GLOBAL TRENDING MUSIC: BYEON WOO SEOK
- VISA SUPER STAGE: SEVENTEEN
- CJ GLOBAL PERFORMANCE: ZEROBASEONE
The 2024 MAMA AWARDS, presented by Visa, proved to be a landmark event in its 25-year legacy, uniting fans and artists across continents in a spectacular celebration of music and creativity. As the curtain falls on this milestone year, the MAMA AWARDS reaffirm their position as the world’s No.1 K-POP Awards show, paving the way for even greater achievements in the years to come.