Hong Kong: CJ ENM will host its flagship global K-pop awards show, the MAMA Awards, in Hong Kong in November, marking the first time the ceremony will return to the city since 2018, the South Korean media and entertainment company announced Thursday. The 2025 MAMA Awards is slated for November 28-29 at Kai Tak Sports Park, a new multipurpose stadium capable of accommodating up to 50,000 attendees, which is four times the capacity of the event's usual venue.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the return to Hong Kong coincides with the 30th anniversary of CJ ENM's music cable channel Mnet. Hong Kong has previously served as the most frequent host of the awards, which have been held across major Asian cities since the event's inception. The company emphasized the city's role as a global hub with strong accessibility for K-pop fans worldwide, stating that the MAMA Awards will mark another significant moment in its history by returning to the Chinese-speaking world after several years.