The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), known globally as a hallmark of excellence in K-pop and Asian music, has consistently set the stage for celebrating groundbreaking performances and chart-topping hits. In 2024, the awards continue their legacy, not only highlighting iconic artists but also emphasizing the evolving music scene shaped by trends and innovation. This year’s ceremony was an immersive blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing performances and winners who represent the dynamic spirit of the industry. Follow us at A Man on the Inside.
2024 MAMA Awards
The 2024 MAMA Awards, held at the prestigious Tokyo Dome in Japan, lived up to its reputation of grandeur. This year's event featured two days of electrifying performances and a parade of stars, bringing together fans, artists, and industry professionals. The show included interactive segments, elevating audience engagement, and highlighted global collaborations that reinforced the awards' influence beyond Asia.
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K-Pop Awards Ceremony: Date and Time
The 2024 MAMA Awards were hosted on December 6 and 7, marking a key moment on the global K-pop calendar. Held at the Tokyo Dome, the ceremony began each evening at 6 PM JST, with red-carpet events offering fans a glimpse of their favourite artists in dazzling couture.
Going into the three-day international K-pop awards ceremony taking place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre (on Nov. 21) and the Kyoawea Dome in Osaka, Japan (Nov. 22-23)
Complete Winners List of 2024 MAMA Awards
Day 1 of the awards ceremony honoured several categories that spanned emerging artists, genre-specific accolades, and technical brilliance in music production.
Day 2 focused on major awards such as Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, leaving fans in anticipation of the grand announcements.
Best New Male Artist
WINNER: TWS
Best New Female Artist
WINNER: ILLIT
Best Dance Performance Male Group
WINNER: TWS – plot twist
Visa FANS’ CHOICE OF THE YEAR
FANS’ CHOICE MALE / FANS’ CHOICE FEMALE
WINNERS: aespa, IVE, (G)I-DLE, BABYMONSTER, IU, Jimin, JENNIE, Jung Kook, NCT DREAM, ZEROBASEONE
Additional Awards
Favorite Global Performer Male:
RIIZE
Inspiring Achievement:
J.Y. Park
Ponta Pass Global Favorite Artist:
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Favorite Rising Artist:
MEOVV
Olive Young K-Beauty Star in Music:
Lee Young Ji
Favorite Male Group:
TREASURE
Global Performance Award:
IVE
Best Male Group
ENHYPEN
NCT DREAM
SEVENTEEN
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
ZEROBASEONE
Best Female Group
(G)I-DLE
aespa
IVE
LE SSERAFIM
NewJeans
TWICE
Best Male Artist
BAEKHYUN
Jimin
Jung Kook
Lim Young Woong
TAEMIN
Best Female Artist
IU
JENNIE
NAYEON (TWICE)
TAEYEON
YUQI ((G)I-DLE)
Best Dance Performance Male Solo
Jimin– Who
Jung Kook – Standing Next to You
KEY – Pleasure Shop
TAEMIN – Guilty
TAEYONG – TAP
Best Dance Performance Female Solo
HWASA – NA
JENNIE – You & Me
NAYEON (TWICE) – ABCD
SUNMI – Balloon in Love
YUQI ((G)I-DLE) – FREAK
Best Dance Performance Female Group
(G)I-DLE – Super Lady
aespa – Supernova
ILLIT – Magnetic
IVE – Baddie
LE SSERAFIM – EASY
NewJeans – How Sweet
Best Vocal Performance Solo
BIBI – Bam Yang Gang
IU – Love wins all
LEE MU JIN – Episode
Lim Young Woong – Warmth
TAEYEON – To. X
Best Vocal Performance Group
(G)I-DLE – Fate
AKMU – Hero
DAVICHI – A very personal story
PLAVE – WAY 4 LUV
Red Velvet – Cosmic
Best Rap & Hip-Hop Performance
DEAN – DIE 4 YOU
Lee Young Ji – Small girl (Feat. D.O.)
Leellamarz -Boys Like Girls (Feat. Gist, Jayci yucca)
RM – LOST!
ZICO – SPOT! (Feat. JENNIE)
Best Band Performance
DAY6 – Welcome to the Show
HYUKOH, Sunset Rollercoaster – Young Man
LUCY – The knight who can’t die and the silk cradle
N.Flying – Into You
QWER – T.B.H
Best Collaboration
GroovyRoom – Yes or No (Feat. HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM, Crush)
Jay Park – Taxi Blurr (feat. NATTY of KISS OF LIFE)
Lee Young Ji – Small girl (Feat. D.O.)
Sung Si Kyung, Naul – Even for a moment
ZICO – SPOT! (Feat. JENNIE)
Best OST
Crush – Love You With All My Heart (Queen of Tears OST)
ECLIPSE – Sudden Shower (Lovely Runner OST)
LEE CHANGSUB – Heavenly fate (A Not So Fairy tale OST)
Roy Kim – Whenever, Wherever (My Demon OST)
TAEYEON – Dream (Welcome to Samdal-ri OST)
Best Music Video
aespa – Armageddon
IU – Love wins all
IVE – HEYA
K.Will – No Sad Song For My Broken Heart (Prod. Yoonsang)
SEVENTEEN – MAESTRO
Best Choreography
aespa – Supernova
ILLIT – Magnetic
LE SSERAFIM – CRAZY
NewJeans – Supernatural
RIIZE – Impossible
TAEMIN – Guilty
Visa ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(G)I-DLE
82MAJOR
aespa
ALL(H)OURS
AMPERS&ONE
BABYMONSTER
BAEKHYUN
ENHYPEN
ILLIT
IU
IVE
JENNIE
Jimin
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
Lim Young Woong
NAYEON (of TWICE)
NCT DREAM
NCT WISH
NewJeans
NOWADAYS
MEOVV
QWER
SEVENTEEN
Stray Kids
Taemin
TAEYEON
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TWICE
TWS
UNIS
YOUNG POSSE
YUQI (of (G)I-DLE)
ZEROBASEONE
Visa SONG OF THE YEAR
(G)I-DLE – Fate
(G)I-DLE – Super Lady
AKMU – Hero
aespa – Armageddon
aespa – Supernova
BIBI – Bam Yang Gang
Crush – Love You With All My Heart
DAVICHI – A Very Personal Story
DAY6 – Welcome to the Show
DEAN – Die 4 You
ECLIPSE – Sudden Shower
ENHYPEN – Sweet Venom
GroovyRoom – Yes or No (feat. HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM, Crush)
HWASA – NA
HYUKOH, Sunset Rollercoaster – Young Man
IU – Love wins all
ILLIT – Magnetic
IVE – Baddie
IVE – HEYA
Jay Park – Taxi Blurr (Feat. NATTY of KISS OF LIFE)
JENNIE – You & Me
Jimin – Who
Jung Kook – Standing Next to You
K.Will – No Sad Song For My Broken Heart (Prod. Yoonsang)
KEY – Pleasure Shop
LE SSERAFIM – Crazy
LE SSERAFIM – Easy
LEE CHANGSUB – Heavenly Fate
LEE MU JIN – Episode
Lee Young Ji – Small girl (Feat. D.O.)
Leellamarz – Boys Like Girls (Feat. Gist, Jayci yucca)
Lim Young Woong – Warmth
LUCY – The Knight Who Can’t Die and the Silk Cradle
N.Flying – Into You
NAYEON – ABCD
NCT 127 – Fact Check
NewJeans – How Sweet
NewJeans – Supernatural
PLAVE – Way 4 Luv
QWER – T.B.H
Red Velvet – Cosmic
RIIZE – Impossible
RIIZE – Love 119
RM – Lost!
Roy Kim – Whenever, Wherever
SEVENTEEN – God of Music
SEVENTEEN – Maestro
Stray Kids – LALALALA
Sung Si Kyung, Naul – Even for a moment
Sunmi – Balloon in Love
Taemin – Guilty
TAEYEON – Dream
TAEYEON – To. X
TAEYONG – Tap
TWS – Plot Twist
YUQI – Freak
ZICO – SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)
Visa ALBUM OF THE YEAR
(G)I-DLE – 2
aespa – Armageddon
ATEEZ – The World EP.Fin: Will
BAEKHYUN – Hello, World
ENHYPEN – Romance: Untold
IVE – I’ve Mine
Jungkook – Golden
LE SSERAFIM – Easy
NCT 127 – Fact Check
NCT DREAM – Dream()scape
SEVENTEEN – Seventeenth Heaven
Stray Kids – Rock-Star
RIIZE – Riizing
TOMORROW X TOGETHER – The Name Chapter: Freefall
TWICE – With You-th
ZEROBASEONE – Melting Point