– Award show to kick off at the Dolby Theatre in LA on Nov 22, 11AM (PH Time), and then take place in full at KYOCERA DOME OSAKA in Japan from Nov 22, 3PM (PH Time) to Nov 23, 12NN (PH Time).
– Pinoy K-Pop fans can stream the 2-day award show for FREE on BlastTV.
– World’s No.1 K-POP Awards aims to set new standards of K-pop Awards
K-Pop fans in the Philippines have reason to celebrate! The highly anticipated 2024 MAMA AWARDS, presented by Visa, will be available to stream for free via BlastTV. Alongside this, the streaming platform is launching two new linear channels: tvN Asia and tvN Movies Pinoy, offering Filipino viewers an expanded lineup of Korean content.
A 25-Year Legacy of K-Pop Excellence
For over two decades, the MAMA AWARDS have played a pivotal role in spreading K-Pop’s influence across Asia, with past ceremonies held in major cities such as Macao, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Japan. This year, CJ ENM continues its mission to elevate K-Pop globally, with the awards ceremony set to kick off at Hollywood’s iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 22 (PH Time). The event will then move to Japan’s KYOCERA DOME OSAKA for a two-day celebration from November 22 to 23 (PH Time).
“BIG BLUR: What is Real?”
The theme for this year’s MAMA AWARDS, “BIG BLUR: What is Real?,” explores the blurring boundaries between industries, cultures, music genres, and technology. The event promises to deliver surreal yet tangible experiences, blending art and technology for visually stunning performances.
Star-Studded Hosts and Performances
K-drama heartthrob Park Bo-gum will host the U.S. leg, while acclaimed actress Kim Tae-ri takes the stage in Japan. The lineup of performers includes some of the biggest names in K-Pop, such as SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, TREASURE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, aespa, IVE, ZEROBASEONE, and many more. Global icons like G-DRAGON and rising stars KATSEYE will also light up the stage.
Nominees and New Standards
This year’s nominees, announced on October 14, include global favorites like Jungkook and Jimin of BTS, SEVENTEEN, NCT Dream, NewJeans, TWICE, and Red Velvet. As the world’s top K-Pop awards, the MAMA AWARDS have updated their criteria to further elevate the genre, celebrating K-Pop as a multifaceted art form encompassing music, dance, video production, and global impact.
How to Watch
Filipino fans can catch the 2024 MAMA AWARDS for free on BlastTV through the tvN Asia channel:
- November 22 at 11:00 AM (PH Time)
- November 23 at 12:00 NN (PH Time)
Simply download the BlastTV app from Google Play or the Apple App Store, or visit blasttv.ph.
For updates, follow BlastTV on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X @blasttvph. Don’t miss the biggest K-Pop event of the year!
