CJ ENM announced the second performer lineup for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS in Osaka, featuring top K-pop acts across two days.
October/16/2026 10:57
CJ ENM announced the second lineup of performing artists for the global K-pop awards ceremony “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” which will be held over two days, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Kyocera Dome Osaka. The “MAMA AWARDS” has every year drawn major attention with special collaborations and symbolic stages by top artists that can never be seen elsewhere, together with a concept that symbolizes that year. This year, under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR,” it is scheduled to deliver an unimaginable musical journey that moves back and forth between K-pop’s past, present, and future. It has been announced that the number of performing artists will be the largest ever for a single region. Artists from a wide range of genres that have colored the history of K-pop will gather together, and it is expected that they will present K-pop stages that cover every generation. Great attention is being focused on the moment when artists and fans around the world become one through music. A CJ ENM representative commented, “We are preparing to create a place where artists and global fans can discover and experience the power of music and connect heart to heart across time and space. Please look forward to the stages by top artists that will deliver unforgettable, powerful impact and emotion to fans around the world.” The “2026 MAMA AWARDS” is already attracting major attention, with the nomination program broadcast on October 12 recording a higher number of simultaneous viewers than in previous years, and the first round of voting for “FANS’ CHOICE,” in which fans around the world participate, also showing excitement immediately after it began. This year, the first-ever “MAMA FAN FESTA” in the history of the “MAMA AWARDS” is also planned. K-pop fans who participate are expected to be able to experience special, heart-pounding moments and the brilliance of music in their own styles. Continuing from last year, the international payment brand Visa will serve as title sponsor. In addition to the “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” Visa will also participate as title sponsor of the newly launching “MAMA FAN FESTA,” and will expand toward music fans around the world. ・A luxurious lineup announced for the first round of “2026 MAMA AWARDS” featuring TWICE’s Nayeon, ENHYPEN, and NCT WISH! ・“2026 MAMA AWARDS” confirmed to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka in November! Various programs are previewed ■Performance overview “2026 MAMA AWARDS” [CHAPTER 1] Friday, November 20, 2026 Red carpet: 15:30 Ceremony: 18:00 Artists: ALLDAY PROJECT, CL, Hearts2Hearts, LNGSHOT, MODYSSEY, STREET WORLD FIGHTER: Directors' War, TREASURE [CHAPTER 2] Saturday, November 21, 2026 Red carpet: 12:30 Ceremony: 15:00 Artists: BIGBANG, HWASA, IVE, izna, KO1KEYZ, WOODZ, &TEAM ■Related link Special site for “2026 MAMA AWARDS” ■Performance overview “2026 MAMA AWARDS” [CHAPTER 1] Friday, November 20, 2026 Red carpet: 15:30 Ceremony: 18:00 Artists: ALLDAY PROJECT, CL, Hearts2Hearts, LNGSHOT, MODYSSEY, STREET WORLD FIGHTER: Directors' War, TREASURE [CHAPTER 2] Saturday, November 21, 2026 Red carpet: 12:30 Ceremony: 15:00 Artists: BIGBANG, HWASA, IVE, izna, KO1KEYZ, WOODZ, &TEAM ■Related link Special site for “2026 MAMA AWARDS”
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The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will take place over two days in Osaka under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” Organizers announced a 360-degree stage, the largest performer lineup in a single region, Park Bo-gum as host, chapter-based awards, and collaborations with artists, films, anime, and AI. They also outlined safety measures and a global fan festival.
The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will take place over two days in Osaka under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR.” Organizers announced a 360-degree stage, the largest performer lineup in a single region, Park Bo-gum as host, chapter-based awards, and collaborations with artists, films, anime, and AI. They also outlined safety measures and a global fan festival.
