BIGBANG, ENHYPEN, CORTIS, aespa & More Set to Perform at 2026 MAMA Awards: Full List
BIGBANG, ENHYPEN, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, CORTIS and other acts are set to perform at the 2026 MAMA Awards, held in Osaka on 20 and 21 November. The ceremony and performances will stream worldwide on Mnet Plus, while a new fan festival will add events across the city and online.
BIGBANG has four nominations, with another four across solo projects by Taeyang and G-Dragon. Seven acts received five nominations each: MAMAMOO, aespa, ATEEZ, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and CORTIS; four of those are also scheduled to perform. Eligible music was released between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026, and the first round of fan voting is under way.
- MAMA Awards will take place in Osaka on 20 and 21 November.
- BIGBANG and several leading K-pop acts are on the performer list.
- A new fan festival will run across Osaka and online.
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The MAMA Awards are an annual South Korean music awards event focused on K-pop and other Asian popular music. They bring together performers and artists recognised across different award categories, with fans also taking part in some voting.
The acts named include long-established group BIGBANG and newer groups such as ENHYPEN, IVE and CORTIS. Some performers are also among the nominees, and the awards cover music released during a set eligibility period.
The event is organised by South Korean broadcaster Mnet and is being held in Osaka, Japan. Its international stream and city-wide fan events reflect how K-pop audiences and the music industry extend beyond South Korea.