2024 MAMA Awards Nominees Announced: A Star-Studded Lineup
The excitement for the 2024 MAMA Awards is officially underway! On October 14th, Mnet revealed this year's nominees in a special broadcast, marking the start of the journey towards one of K-pop’s most anticipated award shows.
Albums and songs released between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, are eligible for consideration. The winners will be chosen through a combination of global fan voting, streaming and album data, and evaluations by a panel of industry experts from around the world.
Best Dance Performance (Male Groups):
The nominees for Best Dance Performance (Male Groups) feature electrifying choreography from some of K-pop's most dynamic acts:
- NCT 127 – Fact Check
- RIIZE – LOVE 119
- SEVENTEEN – God of Music
- Stray Kids – LALALALA
- ENHYPEN – Sweet Venom
- TWS – Plot Twist
Best Dance Performance (Female Groups)
- aespa – Supernova
- (G)I-DLE – Super Lady
- ILLIT – Magnetic
- IVE – Baddie
- LE SSERAFIM – EASY
- NewJeans – How Sweet
Best Solo Female Artist Nominees:
The competition for Best Female Artist is fierce, with some of K-pop's biggest stars making the list:
- Nayeon (TWICE)
- IU
- Yuqi ((G)I-DLE)
- Jennie (BLACKPINK)
- Taeyeon (Girls' Generation)
Best Solo Male Artist Nominees:
In the male category, some of K-pop's most influential soloists are vying for the award:
- Baekhyun (EXO)
- Lim Young-woong
- Jungkook (BTS)
- Jimin (BTS)
- Taemin (SHINee)
Best New Male Artist of the Year:
- 82Major
- Ampersand One
- All Hours
- NCT Wish
- Now A Days
- Tours
Best New Female Artist of the Year
- Iilit
- BABYMONSTER
- MEOVV
- QWER
- UNIS
- YOUNG POSSE
Best Female Group
- (G)I-DLE
- NewJeans
- aespa
- IVE
- LE SSERAFIM
- TWICE
Best Male Group
- SEVENTEEN
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
- ENHYPEN
- NCT DREAM
- STRAY KIDS
- ZEROBASEINE
Best Vocal Performance - Solo:
- BIBI – Bam Yang Gang
- IU – Love Wins All
- Lee Mu Jin – Episode
- Lim Young Woong – Warmth
- Taeyeon – To. X
Best Vocal Performance (Group)
- AKMU – Hero
- Davichi – A Very Personal Story
- (G)I-DLE – Fate
- PLAVE – WAY 4 LUV
- Red Velvet – Cosmic
OST Nominees:
- Roy Kim
- Lee Chang-sub (BTOB)
- Eclipse (Byun Woo-seok)
- Taeyeon
- Crush
Best Band Performance
- DAY6 – Welcome to the Show
- LUCY – The Knight Who Can’t Die and the Silk Cradle
- N.Flying – Into You
- Hyukoh, Sunset Rollercoaster – Young Man
- QWER – T.B.H
Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance
- DEAN – DIE 4 YOU
- Leellamarz – Boys Like Girls (Feat. Gist, Jayci Yucca)
- Lee Young Ji – Small Girl (Feat. D.O.)
- RM – LOST!
- Zico – SPOT! (Feat. Jennie)
Best Collaboration
- GroovyRoom – Yes or No (Feat. Huh Yunjin, Crush)
- Jay Park – Taxi Blurr (Feat. Natty)
- Lee Young Ji – Small Girl (Feat. D.O.)
- Sung Si Kyung, Naul – Even for a Moment
- Zico – SPOT! (Feat. Jennie)
Best OST
- Roy Kim – Whenever, Wherever (My Demon OST)
- Lee Chang Sub – Heavenly Fate (A Not So Fairy Tale OST)
- ECLIPSE – Sudden Shower (Lovely Runner OST)
- Taeyeon – Dream (Welcome to Samdalri OST)
- Crush – Love You With All My Heart (Queen of Tears OST)
Best Music Video
- aespa – Armageddon
- K.will – No Sad Song for My Broken Heart (Prod. Yoon Sang)
- IU – Love Wins All
- IVE – HEYA
- SEVENTEEN – MAESTRO
Best Choreography
- aespa – Supernova
- ILLIT – Magnetic
- LE SSERAFIM – CRAZY
- NewJeans – Supernatural
- RIIZE – Impossible
- Taemin – Guilty
Album of the Year
(Only albums that sold over 1 million copies are eligible)
- aespa – "Armageddon"
- ATEEZ – "THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL"
- Baekhyun – "Hello, World"
- ENHYPEN – "ROMANCE : UNTOLD"
- (G)I-DLE – "2"
- IVE – "I'VE MINE"
- Jungkook – "GOLDEN"
- LE SSERAFIM – "EASY"
- NCT 127 – "Fact Check"
- NCT DREAM – "DREAM()SCAPE"
- RIIZE – "RIIZING"
- SEVENTEEN – "SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN"
- Stray Kids – "樂-STAR" ("ROCK-STAR")
- TWICE – "With YOU-th"
- TXT – "The Name Chapter: FREEFALL"
- ZEROBASEONE – "MELTING POINT"
Fans can catch the full list of nominees and more details on the official Mnet YouTube channel.
The Event:
The 2024 MAMA Awards will take place at two iconic locations this year. The first ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, USA, on November 21. The action will continue at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, on November 22 and 23. With top stars and global fans eagerly anticipating the event, it's set to be an unforgettable celebration of K-pop's finest.
Get ready for the glitz, glamour, and performances that make MAMA a must-watch event!
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2024 MAMA Awards,
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