MAMA Awards 2025: G-DRAGON, Stray Kids, aespa & Full Lineup for Hong Kong!
The 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong just dropped its massive lineup! See who''s performing, including G-DRAGON, Stray Kids, aespa, IVE, RIIZE, and many more. Your complete guide.
K-pop”s biggest night is back in Hong Kong, featuring the legendary G-DRAGON, 4th-gen titans, and a host of global artists at the brand-new Kai Tak Stadium.
The Roar is Back: MAMA Heads to Hong Kong
The wait is over! The MAMA Awards, K-pop”s premier global awards ceremony, has announced its grand return to Hong Kong for 2025. On November 28 and 29, the industry”s biggest names will descend on the brand-new, 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium for a two-night music festival that promises to be bigger and bolder than ever.
The Global Stage is Set
Returning to Hong Kong, a city that has hosted many of its most iconic moments, is a major statement. The choice of the massive Kai Tak Stadium signals MAMA”s global ambition. This year”s slogan, ‘UH-HEUNG (어-흥)’, channels the powerful roar of a tiger, symbolizing a burst of creative energy, joy, and freedom—a fitting theme for an event of this scale.
Insight #1: Legends, Titans, and Global Stars Collide
The lineup is a dream for any K-pop fan, blending generations and genres. The monumental news is the return of G-DRAGON to the MAMA stage, a true icon whose performances have defined the awards show in the past. He is joined by a jaw-dropping roster of top-tier artists.
Here’s the daily breakdown:
Chapter 1 (November 28): A mix of legendary artists and current chart-toppers will kick things off. The lineup includes industry veterans Super Junior, powerhouse groups (G)I-DLE, IVE, ENHYPEN, and TREASURE, alongside rising stars like BABYMONSTER, TWS, and NCT WISH. The night will also feature a global flair with the appearance of Hong Kong”s own superstar group, MIRROR.
Chapter 2 (November 29): The final night is set to be explosive. Headlined by the iconic G-DRAGON, the stage will also feature dominant 4th and 5th generation leaders like Stray Kids, aespa, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), and RIIZE. They”re joined by global fan favorites ZEROBASEONE and Japanese group JO1, ensuring a spectacular finale.
Insight #2: A Grand Stage for Monster Rookies
True to its history, MAMA 2025 is providing a massive platform for the next generation of K-pop. Alongside the titans, the lineup is packed with the industry”s most exciting new talent. Groups like BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, izna, MEOVV, and ALLDAY PROJECT will have the chance to showcase their skills on one of the world”s biggest stages, following in the footsteps of their seniors.
Fact-Check
- Confirmed: Dates are November 28 & 29, 2025, at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong.
- Confirmed: The slogan is ‘UH-HEUNG’.
- Confirmed: The full first lineup, including G-DRAGON, Stray Kids, aespa, and Super Junior, is announced.
- Uncertain/Changing: A potential second lineup, the list of award presenters, and the final performance schedule are still to be revealed.
Practical Takeaways
- What: 2025 MAMA Awards, K-pop”s biggest annual awards show.
- When: November 28 & 29, 2025.
- Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong.
- Who: A massive lineup featuring G-DRAGON, Stray Kids, aespa, IVE, RIIZE, TXT, Super Junior, and many more.
- How to Watch: The event will be broadcast live on Mnet and streamed globally on various digital platforms.
Glossary
- MAMA (마마; ma-ma): Mnet Asian Music Awards, a major annual K-pop awards ceremony.
- Heung (흥; heung): A Korean word describing a state of joy, excitement, and groove.
- Daesang (대상; dae-sang): The “Grand Prize,” the highest honor awarded at Korean music award shows.
Keep an eye out for the second lineup announcement, and in the meantime, get ready for the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon this Christmas!