
The world’s largest K-POP awards ceremony, the '2024 MAMA AWARDS', will open on November 22 (local time in America on the 21st) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan on the 22nd and 23rd. To perform at the Japan show, BIGBANG's G-DRAGON, SEVENTEEN, aespa, IVE, 2PM's Junho, and Byung Wooseok have all departed for Japan. The '2024 MAMA AWARDS' is teasing various stages, from special performances that can only be seen here to luxurious collaborations, raising expectations among K-POP fans worldwide. *This article is based on local media coverage. Please note that there may be variations in the photos.
IVE’s Wonyoung has been appointed a new ambassador for UGG and will begin a range of activities with the brand’s 2026 fall/winter campaign. In the released photos, she shows a relaxed yet refined style, presenting denim, knitwear, and jacket looks in a warm setting. She is also expanding her reach through global fashion and beauty partnerships, while IVE continues its second world tour and she meets fans through a media exhibition with Yujin in Seoul.
IVE’s Wonyoung was selected as STANCE’s China brand ambassador for a new global campaign. In the released photos, she styled each concept in her own way, from a pink mini dress with a fluffy fur coat to a black dress with polka-dot socks. Her growing influence in fashion and beauty continues to draw brand attention.
SEVENTEEN’s Jun has been cast as the lead, Su Cheng, in the Chinese film Rebirth 2, set for release in China on October 3. He plays a man searching across China for his missing younger brother, and will show both delicate emotional acting and action scenes. The film follows two people uncovering a huge conspiracy involving a criminal organization and seeking revenge. Jun stars alongside Isabella Leong, Sammo Hung, and Bai Ke. He has also been active in China through the Silk Road International Film Festival and a nomination for the Hundred Flowers Award.
aespa’s WINTER appears on the October cover of COSMOPOLITAN and talks about handling a busy schedule, her fear of trying new things, and why she still chooses to challenge herself. She also reveals hints about a western-style solo stage for aespa’s world tour and says she wants to keep her “anything is possible” mindset rather than chase freedom itself.
TMA 2026 was held in Busan for the first time and ended successfully after returning to Korea for the first time in three years. Seventeen artists performed, with ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, and CORTIS winning the grand prizes. The event featured special stages, fan-voted awards, and Busan-themed collaborations.
TREASURE appeared on the red carpet event for the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, held on the 19th at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The ceremony also brought together many artists, including RIIZE, ILLIT, ATEEZ, EVAN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Choi Ye-na, NMIXX, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, RESCENE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ALLDAY PROJECT, tripleS, IDID, xikers, and Lim Young-woong.
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