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MAMA 2024 Awards, also known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, kicked off its grand three-day celebration at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 21. Hosted by renowned Korean actor Park Bo-Gum, the opening night dazzled audiences with memorable performances, emotional speeches and well-deserved wins. The event will continue on November 22 and 23 at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, making this yearโ€™s ceremony truly global.

Winners of the Night

Day 1 of the MAMA Awards celebrated emerging talents in Kpop, with rookies stealing the spotlight:

Best New Male Artist: TWS

Best New Female Artist: ILLIT

Favorite Global Performer (Male): RIIZE

Best Dance Performance (Male Group): TWS โ€“ Plot Twist

Inspiring Achievement Award: J.Y. Park

TWS, ILLIT, and RIIZE not only claimed prestigious awards but also thrilled fans with stellar performances, cementing their rising status in the Kpop industry.

Performances That Stole the Show

The night was filled with energy and excitement as these artists took the stage:

TWS: Performed Dynamite (originally by BTS) and their hit track Oh Mymy: 7s + plot twist.

ILLIT: Delivered mesmerizing renditions of Heart Shaker (TWICE) and their original songs Magnetic and Cherish (My Love).

RIIZE: Rocked the stage with Get A Guitar and Boom Boom Bass.

Park Jin Young: A legendary figure in the industry, performed a medley of hits, including Donโ€™t Leave Me, She Was Pretty and Honey.

YOUNG POSSE and KATSEYE: Captivated the audience with vibrant debut stages and dynamic freestyle performances.

Emotional Moments and Speeches

The evening wasnโ€™t just about glitz and glamour but also heartfelt moments.

RIIZE: Member Anton gave an emotional acceptance speech for the groupโ€™s Favorite Global Performer Award. He touched on the recent departure of their member Seunghan, expressing gratitude and dedication to their fans.

ILLIT: The groupโ€™s tearful speech for Best New Female Artist resonated with fans, especially amidst their ongoing agency challenges with plagiarism allegations.

Star-Studded Red Carpet

The red carpet was a spectacle of glamour, with celebrities like Eric Nam, Park Bo-Gum, YOUNG POSSE and Lee Isaac Chung making striking appearances. Their style and charisma set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

Whatโ€™s Next?

As the MAMA Awards shift to Japan for the next two days, fans can look forward to even bigger performances and intense competition. Groups like LE SSERAFIM, aespa, NewJeans, TWICE and (G)I-DLE are vying for Best Female Group, while SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN and others battle for Best Male Group.

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