Song Joong Ki returns as a host
BTS Won 4 Awards At MAMA 2020
BTS Won 4 Awards At MAMA 2020
Japan FEAST is about Japan, Japanese culture, food, event, fashion, etc but can’t ignore Kpop craze all over the world now. I also love Kpop and watch this huge Kpop award ceremony every year. The event is called “Mnet Asian Music Awards” (MAMA).
We will guide you through MAMA 2020. As you may know, more Japanese trainees become Kpop stars such as Yuta and the new member Shotaro of NCT, Momo, Mina, Sana of Twice, Mashiho, Asahi, Yoshi, Haruto of Treasure.
You will see famous K-drama actors as well as a host and presenters.
2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards opening
2020 Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS was held at Paju Content Center, Gyeonggi Province, in the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea on December 6. This year’s concept is “NEW-TOPIA“. New normal era – year 2020 was the first non-face-to-face event in MAMA history. In the ceremony, the artists were wearing masks except while performing.
Full use of the latest stage technology customized for each artist
For the realization of “NEW-TOPIA”, CJ Entertainment , the organizer of this award show have introduced various advanced technologies such as XR (all virtual spaces & space augmentation technologies) including VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality), Non-face-to-face audience video call system that invites audience online and volumetric that covers stereoscopic images based on live-action photographs. Various gras
Fick companies participated in the production and presented unique stages that utilize different concepts and technologies.
Furthermore, seven AR cameras, the largest in its history, have been mobilized to support the realization of technology and catch dynamic stage from various angles.
Visual performance utilizing further advanced XR technology, performance using robot arm combined with a laser system, and the one that goes beyond time and space to “NEW-TOPIA” – Various eye-catching, impressive stages came to realize with these state-of-the-art technologies.
TAEMIN opened the show
The top batter of 2020 MAMA is TAEMIN. Appeared in a satin blue outfit. Bewitching in “Criminal”
In “OUTRO”, I danced in the air and fascinated me with a fantastic view of the world.
This year’s host Song Joong Ki
Song Joong Ki, who was also the host of MAMA in 2012, 2017 and 2018 and has a reputation for smooth and stable MC, also joined this year as a host. Appearing in a stylish black suit, he made an opening declaration saying, “We will guide you to NEW-TOPIA. 2020 MAMA will start now!”
Jessi and Hwasa’s Girls Crash Special Collaboration Stage
The atmosphere has changed and Jessi is here. Wrapped in a pink body suit, she performed the masterpiece “NUNU NANA” with dancers. Hwasa performed “Maria” in a sharp dance.
After their solo performances, they moved to a collage stage. Here is the strongest girl crash combination. Mama has created legendary collab stage every year. This year the two female artist, Jessi and Hwasa performed RAIN’s “GANG” in girl crush mode.
TREASURE won “Male Rookie Award”, Weeekly “Female Rookie Award”
Byeon Woo Seok and Hwang In Yeop appeared as presenters. Hwang In-yeop announces the Male Rookie Award for TREASURE. “Thank you to all of Tume (fandom name). It is a great honor to be able to show our stage on MAMA stage. We’ll be coming down to Japan soon. Thank you.”
Then Byeon Woo-seok announced the Female Rookie Award, and Weeekly appeared. The members expressed their gratitude to the fans, staff, and family for their support in tears.
ENHYPEN stage
The rising star ENHYPEN, who was selected from Mnet’s survival program “I-LAND” and just debuted on November 30, first appeared in MAMA. When you listen to the intro of “Into the I-LAND”, it feels like you are in a galaxy.
A dignified performance of the lead song “Given-Taken” give a promising future.
MONSTA X & CRAVITY stage
MONSTA X and CRAVITY are from the same agency. CRAVITY members performed MONSTA X’s masterpieces “DRAMARAMA” and “Shoot Out”. MONSTA X showed a powerful stage of “BEAST MODE” and “Love Killa”.
CRAVITY won the Best of Next Award and said, “We will do our best to be better artists. I love you! ” MONSTA X won the Best Stage Award and said, “I love you, MONBEBE (MONSTA X fandom).
JO1 debuts at MAMA
Global boy group JO1 who debuted in 2020 and rushed to stardom in a blink of an eye made a first MAMA appearance. In the new song “Shine A Light”, a
big prism appears on the stage, creating an atmosphere as if you were in outer space.
They received the Best New Asian Artist and said, “We feel like being in a dream of receiving the award. We will continue to make our dreams come true. Thank you MAMA, Thank you KOREA, Music Makes One”.
TREASURE stage
TREASURE, a 12-member boy group that debuted from YG Entertainment, also made its debut at MAMA. Robot arms were set on the stage, creating a futuristic atmosphere. In “BOY” stage, all the members synchronized and an undisturbed dance performance. On the stage of “I LOVE YOU” and “MMM”, they showed a dynamic performance.
Favorite Female Group, IZ*ONE
IZ*ONE has attended in MAMA for the third consecutive year. They won the Favorite Female Group Award, Anne Yuji says, “I am honored to receive this big award. Please look forward to the new song being released on the 7th.
A Japanese member Sakura Miyawaki said, “Thank you very much. We will continue to be unable to meet, but our hearts are one wherever we are.
WIZ * ONE (IZ*One fandom), please support us.”
GOT7 stage
GOT7 appeared on the stage filled with red reminiscent of flames. “NOT BY THE MOON” and “LAST PIECE” showed a mature performance that makes you feel even the sexual appeal of adults.
GOT7 won the Worldwide Fans’ Choice TOP10.
MAMAMOO stage
The MAMAMOO stage is what the MAMA audience is enthusiastic about every year. This year, they appeared in Arabian costume and performed “Dingga (Agrabah Ver.)” with lively, story-like production.
They won the Group Best Vocal Performance Award. Hwasa also won the Best Dance Performance Solo Award.
Actor Park Seo-joon appears as a presenter
Actor Park Seo-joon, who plays the role of Park Sae-Ro-Yi in one of the most popular K-dramas now, “Itaewon Class” showed up as the presenter to announce the Worldwide Icon of the Year.
BTS won the award and RM commented in English on his gratitude to fans around the world.
SEVENTEEN stage
SEVENTEEN is one of my favorite Kpop groups. They debuted in 2015 and have gained huge popularity in Asia, US and Europe. They have a strong fan base here in Japan and was scheduled to have doom tour this year. Unfortunately it was cancelled due to the pandemic. Hopefully we can see them next year!
In last night award ceremony, they were dressed in casual colorful costumes and performed “Left & Right” first.
Then “HOME; RUN” which was released in later October came next.
They performed a moody stage in a white black tie. SEVENTEEN won the Notable Achievement Award and Mingu commented, “This achievement is due to our staff and our fans.”
NCT stage
NCT is comprised of NCT U, Way V, NCT DREAM, NCT 127 and super-large projects NCT 2020. They performed their popular songs non-stop. The powerful stage of the new song “RESONANCE” was first unveiled at MAMA.
They won Favorite Male Group, Worldwide Fans’ Choice TOP10, Favorite Male Group Awards. A Japanese member, Yuta said, “I am very honored to receive this award on the big stage MAMA.We will do our best while feeling the weight of this award.”
TWICE stage
TWICE appeared in a white costume like a fairy and performed “MORE & MORE” “I CAN’T STOP ME” and “CRYFOR ME”.
They won The Most Popular Artist Award. Dahyun said, “we performed “CRY FOR ME” at the first time today but we hope it will help you as much as possible.”
BoA stage
BoA debuted in Korea at the age of 13 in 2000 and celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. She performed the latest song “Better” and her famous songs with her junior artists. Taemin appeared as a surprise partner in the page of “Only one”.
BoA won the Inspired Achievement Artist.
BTS won 4 awards!
Then as we expected, MAMA’s four major titles, “Song of the Year”, “Artist of the Year”, Album of the Year) ”, and “ Worldwide Fans’ Choice Award” went to BTS!
BTS stage
The song “Dynamite”, which won the first place on the US Billboard chart hot 100 for the first time as Korean artists started with set reminiscent of a rainbow tunnel and ended with colorful fireworks in red, yellow, green, and blue shot up.
SUGA joined them for “Life Goes On” and his appearance made the fans happy.
Worldwide Fans’ Choice TOP10
Between October 29, 6PM through December 6, “MAMA” official online and Social Media votings were conducted to award “Worldwide Fans’ Choice TOP 10”. The selected 10 artists are NCT, TREASURE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, GOT7, ATEEZ, SEVENTEEN, MAMAMOO, TWICE, BTS and BLACKPINK.