Kim Hyesoo announced as host for 2025 MAMA AWARDS CHAPTER 2 in Hong Kong, promising a fresh performance and connection through music.
October/31/2025 12:51
CJ ENM announced Kim Hyesoo as the host for "2025 MAMA AWARDS" "CHAPTER 2" to be held in Hong Kong on November 28 and 29 this year. Actress Kim Hyesoo will appear as the host for "CHAPTER 2" on Saturday, November 29. This will be her first time hosting the "MAMA AWARDS." Known for her reliable and stable performances, she is expected to showcase a new side of herself at the "2025 MAMA AWARDS." As she takes on this hosting role for the first time, Kim Hyesoo commented, "I believe music has a special power that connects people's hearts beyond borders and languages. I am very happy to be able to share a space where we can feel the energy that music brings together with music fans around the world. I want to convey the bright power created by music with sincerity and share that emotion together." The "2025 MAMA AWARDS" is scheduled to be broadcast in real-time with Japanese subtitles on Mnet Japan and Mnet Smart+. Detailed information such as broadcast times can be checked on the official Japanese website for the "2025 MAMA AWARDS." This year's "2025 MAMA AWARDS" will have Visa, an international payment brand, as the title sponsor. It is expected to be simultaneously streamed worldwide through Mnet Japan and various digital platforms, creating a global awards ceremony for K-POP fans to enjoy together. ■Broadcast Overview "2025 MAMA AWARDS" 【CHAPTER 1】 November 28, 2025 (Friday) Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium <Performers> Host: Park Bogum ALPHA DRIVE ONE / BABYMONSTER / BOYNEXTDOOR / BUMSUP / ENHYPEN / Hearts2Hearts / i-dle / IVE / MEOVV / MIRROR / NCT WISH / SUPER JUNIOR / TREASURE / TWS 【CHAPTER 2】 November 29, 2025 (Saturday) Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium <Performers> Host: Kim Hyesoo aespa / ALLDAY PROJECT / CORTIS / G-DRAGON / IDID / izna / JO1 / KickFlip / KYOKA / RIIZE / Stray Kids / TOMORROW X TOGETHER / ZEROBASEONE ■Related Site "2025 MAMA AWARDS" Official Japanese Website ■Broadcast Overview "2025 MAMA AWARDS" 【CHAPTER 1】 November 28, 2025 (Friday) Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium <Performers> Host: Park Bogum ALPHA DRIVE ONE / BABYMONSTER / BOYNEXTDOOR / BUMSUP / ENHYPEN / Hearts2Hearts / i-dle / IVE / MEOVV / MIRROR / NCT WISH / SUPER JUNIOR / TREASURE / TWS 【CHAPTER 2】 November 29, 2025 (Saturday) Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium <Performers> Host: Kim Hyesoo aespa / ALLDAY PROJECT / CORTIS / G-DRAGON / IDID / izna / JO1 / KickFlip / KYOKA / RIIZE / Stray Kids / TOMORROW X TOGETHER / ZEROBASEONE ■Related Site "2025 MAMA AWARDS" Official Japanese Website.
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