The 2026 MAMA AWARDS announced 25 presenters and detailed its Osaka lineup, dates, and all-generation K-POP concept.
October/22/2026 10:54
CJ ENM’s global K-POP awards ceremony, “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” which has presented the value, new direction, and future of K-POP for 27 years and has walked together with the growth of Korea’s music industry, has revealed a lineup of 25 presenters who will make the awards ceremony shine even more. “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” which is forecasting the largest number of participating artists in the history of the “MAMA AWARDS” as a single host location, is drawing intense attention from K-POP fans around the world. This time, the appearance of 25 glamorous presenters who lead the world’s entertainment industry has been decided. Over the two days of Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, a diverse group of presenters that transcends generations and genres will gather at Kyocera Dome Osaka, creating a place where everyone becomes one through music together with audiences around the world. This year’s presenters include top stars who, in 2026, led trends and created movements while radiating a one-of-a-kind presence, and they are attracting great attention. The presenters include Kim Yeon-koung, Kim You-jung, Kim Jae-won, Kim Hye-soo, MONIKA, Moon Sang-min, Michieda Shunsuke of Naniwa Danshi, Seo In-young, Seol In-ah, Ong Seong-wu, Yoo In-na, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Da-hee, Lee Sang-yi, Lee Sung-kyoung, Lee Sung-min, Junho of 2PM, Lee Chae-min, Jang Geun-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Jo Yu-ri from IZ*ONE, Choi Dae-hoon, KANY DIABATE, Heo Nam-jun, and Hwang Min-hyun, for a total of 25 people. From pioneers who spread K-content globally, to top runners who achieved remarkable results with outstanding leadership, female artists leading K-stories, promising rising stars, dancers active worldwide, and top stars representing Japan, a luxurious lineup that captivates the world across genres such as music, film, drama, variety, and performance will gather in one place. This presenter lineup goes beyond simply presenting awards; it will unfold as a festival where pioneers who have raised the value and presence of K-culture in their respective fields connect hearts on the grand stage of the world. The miraculous moment in which creators leading global cultural trends, new stars who will carry the next generation of the film industry, and top artists drawing spotlights from around the world gather together is expected to once again prove the special value unique to the “2026 MAMA AWARDS.” Every year, “MAMA AWARDS” has drawn attention with special collaborations and iconic stages by top artists that can never be seen elsewhere, along with a concept symbolizing that year. This year, under the concept “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR,” it is announcing that it will deliver an unimaginable musical journey that moves back and forth between the past, present, and future of K-POP, and with the largest artist lineup in history for a single region, it will stage an “all-generation” K-POP performance that brings together artists of diverse generations and genres that have colored K-POP history. ・The teaser video for the “2026 MAMA AWARDS” has been released! Expectations rise for a 360-degree stage and glamorous collaborations ・A luxurious lineup from BIGBANG to IVE and &TEAM! The second wave of performers for the “2026 MAMA AWARDS” has been announced ■Event 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” ■Event 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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