BIGBANG, CL, IVE and Hwasa are among 14 newly announced performers for the 2026 MAMA Awards.
CJ ENM announced the second wave of performers for the annual K-pop awards ceremony, set for November 20th and 21st at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan. Organizers said this year’s event is expected to feature the largest number of performing artists in MAMA history for a single host location.
The November 20th show, dubbed Chapter 1, will feature CL of 2NE1, TREASURE, ALLDAY PROJECT, Hearts2Hearts, LNGSHOT, MODYSSEY and performers from Street World Fighter: Directors’ War.
Chapter 2 on November 21st will feature BIGBANG, Hwasa, IVE, izna, KO1KEYZ, WOODZ and &TEAM. BIGBANG’s performance comes as the group celebrates its 20th anniversary, while 12-member rookie group KO1KEYZ, formed through Produce 101 Japan Shinsekai.
The newly announced acts join 12 previously confirmed performers, including BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, TWICE’s Nayeon and ZEROBASEONE, bringing the confirmed lineup to 26 acts across two nights.
This year’s ceremony, themed “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR,” will bring together artists from different generations of K-pop.
“We’re preparing a space where artists and global fans can discover and experience the power of music and connect beyond time and space,” a CJ ENM representative said. “We hope fans around the world look forward to performances that will deliver unforgettable thrills and emotional moments.”
Nominations were announced on October 12th, alongside the launch of first-round voting for Fans’ Choice. Organizers will also introduce MAMA FAN FESTA, a new fan participation event.
The 2026 MAMA Awards will take place November 20th and 21st at Kyocera Dome Osaka, with a global livestream available on Mnet Plus and other digital platforms.
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