CJ ENM Confirms 12 Acts for First '2026 MAMA AWARDS' Lineup — Who Will Set the Stage Ablaze?

Asia's largest music festival evolves into 'Music Interstellar'

'2026 MAMA AWARDS' (MAMA AWARDS), Asia's leading music awards show, is ready to make a spectacular return. CJ ENM officially announced the first lineup of performers for the ceremony, which will take place Nov. 20 and 21 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan.

The first lineup features 12 acts driving K-pop's global success. On Nov. 20, the ceremony's first day, 'ALPHA DRIVE ONE', 'BABYMONSTER', 'ENHYPEN', 'ILLIT', 'INI', 'NCT WISH' and 'RESCENE' will take the stage with high-impact performances.

On Nov. 21, 'CORTIS', 'KiiiKiii', 'LE SSERAFIM', TWICE's 'NAYEON' and 'ZEROBASEONE' will keep the momentum going. The lineup promises a diverse slate of performances, from groups representing different generations to solo artists with powerful fan bases, heightening anticipation among music fans worldwide.

Since its launch in 1999 as the Mnet Music Video Awards, 'MAMA AWARDS' has grown alongside South Korea's music industry. This year, it will adopt 'Music Interstellar' (A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR) as its main theme. CJ ENM says the concept is designed to convey to audiences worldwide the power of music to expand infinitely beyond space and time.