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2025 MAMA: Stray Kids, BLACKPINK Lead with 23 Nominations!

10/18/2025

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Summary

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The 2025 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) will take place November 28-29 at the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
Stray Kids, IVE, and BLACKPINK lead with 23 nominations.
Jennie (BLACKPINK) is the most nominated soloist with nine nods.
The awards will introduce a 'SUPER FAN' initiative enabling fans to influence nominations.
The event emphasizes both veteran and rookie acts as voting occurs via Mnet Plus and X.

History

Historical Context

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) began in 1999 as the Mnet Music Video Festival, modeled after the MTV Video Music Awards. By 2009, it was rebranded to reflect its broader Asian focus. In 2019, BTS made history by winning eight awards, highlighting K-pop's global impact. The 2025 MAMA in Hong Kong will emphasize fan engagement, marking a significant trend in music award shows.

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Story summary

The 2025 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) will take place November 28-29 at the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
Stray Kids, IVE, and BLACKPINK lead with 23 nominations.
Jennie (BLACKPINK) is the most nominated soloist with nine nods.
The awards will introduce a 'SUPER FAN' initiative enabling fans to influence nominations.
The event emphasizes both veteran and rookie acts as voting occurs via Mnet Plus and X.

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