
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.
SEVENTEEN’s new unit JxJ, made up of Jeonghan and Joshua, has revealed a dance challenge video for “12 o'clock,” the title track of their first mini album DREAMSCAPE. The short clip highlights their smooth vocals, stylish choreography, and mature appeal, while also teasing the album’s diverse tracks and dreamlike concept. The full song and album will be released on the 19th at 6 p.m.
The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.
The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.
ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin held a media showcase this afternoon at Layer Studio in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the release of his first EP, "DEAD:ALIVE." The work portrays the process of facing fear without stopping, overcoming pain and trials, and breaking through one’s limits. It expresses the journey beyond the old self toward a new form through the keyword "beautiful destruction."
ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin held a media showcase in Seoul for his first solo EP, DEAD:ALIVE, and shared his feelings about debuting solo three years after debut. He said the album tells a story of overcoming fear, pain, and trials through “beautiful destruction,” and thanked his members for their warm support.
IVE transformed into “girl heroes” and released a group concept photo for its new album, Looks Can Kill. The members posed with their masks, creating a powerful impression and evoking superhero movie protagonists. The title track will be pre-released on the 19th, with the mini album out on the 26th.
SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi announced a new song, “BOYFRIEND,” while serving in the military. The R&B-based pop track, which he helped write, expresses the desire to approach someone he likes step by step. It features his energetic style, shuffle rhythms, and fresh synth sounds. He enlisted last September, served in the Army Taekwondo demonstration unit, and recently underwent surgery after a complete ACL tear.
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