MAMA 2025: Winners Crownedโข in Landmark Ceremony
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Seoul, South Koreaโข -โ November 29, 2025 – The โ2025 MAMA โขAwards (Mnet Asian Music Awards) concluded tonight, celebrating the best in K-pop and Asian music. The event, held at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, saw performances from leading artists and the presentationโ of awards across numerous categories. โขThis year’s ceremony marked aโ significant moment for several artists, with โขBlackpink‘s Rosรฉ receiving widespread recognition and BTS‘s RM deliveringโ a powerful speech.
The MAMA awards are a โขpivotal event for the K-pop industry, influencing artist trajectories and setting โคtrends for the coming year. The awards โคshowcase not only musical achievements but also the cultural impact of K-pop globally. Tonight’s winners โrepresent a diverse range of โฃtalent and innovation, solidifying K-pop’s position asโ a leading force in the international musicโ scene. The event was broadcast live to millions โof fans worldwide, with online streaming numbers reaching record highs.
Key winners at MAMA 2025
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Song of the Year | NewJeans – “Hype Boy” |
| Artist of the Year | BTS |
| Best New Artist | RIIZE |
| Worldwide Icon of the Year | Blackpink |
| Best Dance Performance – Male Group | Stray Kids |
| Best Vocal Performance – Female Solo | Taeyeon |
BTS’s RM Kimโ Namjoon delivered a speech during the event, emphasizing the importance ofโฃ self-acceptance and โฃfinding fulfillment within oneself.โ Marriage is not the answer โคto loneliness!
he stated, offering a modern perspective on personal happiness, as reported by Harpers Bazaar. His commentsโ resonated with many viewers, sparking conversationsโข about individual well-being โฃand societal expectations.
Blackpink’s โrosรฉ was also honored, recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025. From Blackpink to ‘TIME 100’, Rosรฉ explains how the K-pop queen wroteโค a new definition of ‘modern idol’
according to โค harpers Bazaar.Her influence โextends โฃbeyond music, โขimpacting fashion and culture globally.
Did You Know?
The MAMA Awards have been held annuallyโ since 1999,evolving from a domestic Korean music awards show to a โglobally recognized event celebrating Asian music.
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Stay updated on future MAMA events and artist news by followingโข Mnet’sโ officialโ social media channels andโค visiting their website.
“The MAMA Awards โคare a testament to the โคpower of music to connect people across cultures,” said โa representative from Mnet.
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The full list of winnersโข and highlights from the MAMA 2025 ceremony can be โฃfound on the official MAMA โwebsite. โThe event continues to be a significant platform for K-pop artists to โขshowcase their โฃtalent and โขconnect with fans worldwide.
What was your favourite performance from MAMA 2025? Which artistโ do you think deserved to win more awards?
The Evolution of K-Pop and โMAMA
K-pop’s global rise over the pastโ two decades has been phenomenal, โฃdriven by innovative music production, captivating performances,โ and dedicated fan communities. The MAMA awards have played a crucial โขrole in thisโฃ growth, providing a platform for artists to gain international recognition. The event hasโ adapted over the years, incorporating new technologies and formatsโ toโข enhanceโฃ the viewing experience. The increasing โคinfluence of socialโ media and streaming services has further amplified the reach of K-pop and the MAMA Awards, connecting โartists with fans across the globe.
Frequently Asked Questions about MAMA 2025
- What is MAMA? MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) is aโข leading awards show celebrating K-pop and Asian music.
- where was MAMA 2025 held? MAMA 2025โค was held โat the KSPO Domeโฃ in Seoul,South Korea.
- Who won Artist of theโ Year at MAMA 2025? BTS won Artist of the Year at MAMAโค 2025.
- What did RM say at MAMA 2025? RM spoke about finding happiness within oneself and stated that marriage is โnot the answer โขto loneliness.
- Why isโ Rosรฉ influential? โคRosรฉ of Blackpink was named one ofโฃ TIME’s 100 โMost Influential People, showcasing her โขimpact on music, fashion, and culture.
Enjoyed this recap of MAMA 2025? Share it โwith your fellow K-pop fans and letโฃ usโ know your thoughts in the comments below! โคdon’t forget to subscribe for more updates โon the latest K-pop news and events.