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2025 MAMA Awards: Donations, Adjustments After Hong Kong Fire
The 2025 MAMA Awards, also known as the 'Grammys of Asia,' are happening in Hong Kong on November 28 and 29, 2025.
The event is hosted by Park Bo Gum and Kim Hye Soo, with Cho Sae Ho and Shin Hyun Ji as red carpet MCs.
Due to a recent fire tragedy in Hong Kong, the red carpet event has been canceled, and the show's tone will be adjusted to be more respectful.
Many K-pop artists and entertainment companies have donated money to help the victims of the fire.
Fans can watch the event on various streaming platforms like Mnet Plus, YouTube, and HBO Max.
The awards will honor the best in K-pop music, with nominees in categories like Best New Artist, Best Female Artist, and Best Male Group.
The first day of the awards, Chapter 1, went ahead as planned despite some fan backlash and concerns over the timing following the deadly fires.
The 2025 MAMA Awards will take place at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong, on November 28-29, 2025, hosted by Park Bo Gum and Kim Hye Soo.
Due to a recent fire tragedy in Hong Kong, the red carpet event has been canceled, and the show's tone will be adjusted to be more respectful.
K-pop artists and entertainment companies have donated significant amounts to support the victims of the Hong Kong fire.
Fans can watch the event on various streaming platforms, including Mnet Plus, YouTube, and HBO Max.
The awards will feature performances by popular K-pop groups and solo artists, with nominees in various categories.
- Who
- K-pop artists, hosts Park Bo Gum and Kim Hye Soo, and victims of the Hong Kong fire
- What
- The 2025 MAMA Awards and K-pop artists' donations for Hong Kong fire relief
- Where
- Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong, and Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po District, Hong Kong
- When
- November 28-29, 2025, and the fire occurred on November 27, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in K-pop music and to support the victims of the Hong Kong fire
Key facts
- Event Name
- 2025 MAMA Awards
- Location
- Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong
- Dates
- November 28-29, 2025
- Main Hosts
- Park Bo Gum (Nov 28), Kim Hye Soo (Nov 29)
- Red Carpet MCs
- Cho Sae Ho and Shin Hyun Ji
- Streaming Platforms
- Mnet Plus, YouTube (Mnet K-POP, Mnet TV, M2, KCON), Mnet, tvN SHOW, TVING, NAVER TV, CHZZK, TELASA, Mnet JAPAN, Mnet Smart+, HBO Max, tvN Asia
- Red Carpet Time
- 4:30 pm HKT, 5:30 pm KST, 2:00 pm IST
- Awards Show Time
- 6:30 pm HKT, 7:30 pm KST, 4:00 pm IST
- Fire Location
- Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po District, Hong Kong
- Fire Death Toll
- At least 128 people
- WayV Donation
- 250,000 HKD (around 32,138 USD)
- i-dle Donation
- 1 million CNY (around 140,000 USD)
- YG Entertainment Donation
- 1,000,000 HKD (around 130,000 USD)
- HYBE Labels Donation
- 2,660,000 HKD (around 340,000 USD)
- JYP Entertainment Donation
- 377 million KRW (around 290,000 USD)
- Stray Kids Donation
- 1 million HKD
- KickFlip Donation
- 18.88 million KRW (around 14,500 USD)
- THE BOYZ Donation
- 1 million HKD
- Jackson and Team Wang Donation
- 1 million HKD
- SUPER JUNIOR Donation
- 1 million HKD
- Lee Hyeri Donation
- 200,000 HKD (around 28,500 USD)
Timeline
Jennie and Jin's nomination for the MTV VMA and Global OTT Awards increased their visibility, leading to their invitation to the 2025 K-World Dream Awards.
BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS's Jin were nominated for the MTV VMA and Global OTT Awards, increasing their visibility and leading to their invitation to the 2025 K-World Dream Awards.
The 2025 K-World Dream Awards, held on August 21, 2025, honored top artists like BTS's Jin and BLACKPINK's Jennie, setting the stage for the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards.
The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards, held on November 13, 2025, paved the way for the 2025 MAMA Awards by celebrating the best of Korean music and honoring top artists like BTS's Jin and BLACKPINK's Jennie.
The 2025 MAMA Awards, Asia's equivalent of the Grammys, will be held in Hong Kong on November 28-29, 2025, with Park Bo Gum and Kim Hye Soo as hosts.
Quotes
CJ E&M
A South Korean entertainment company
“We express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the fire in Hong Kong”
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“We believe in the healing and solidarity power of music”
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aespa
A South Korean girl group
“We express our deepest sorrow regarding this heartbreaking news”
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Stray Kids
A South Korean boy band
“We were all very heavy-hearted upon hearing the unfortunate news from Hong Kong”
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Sources
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