The 2024 MAMA Awards are set to make history with their first U.S. show on November 21 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, followed by two additional nights in Japan at the Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 22 and 23. Hosted by CJ ENM, this year’s event promises a lineup of global and K-pop stars alongside Japanese artists for a fusion of performances and unique collaborations. Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak will perform with K-pop visionary J.Y. Park in a highly anticipated set, while KATSEYE will join the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders for a high-energy crossover performance.

The star-studded lineup in Los Angeles will include Anderson .Paak, ILLIT, J.Y. Park, KATSEYE, RIIZE, TWS, and YOUNG POSSE. South Korean actor Park Bo-gum, known globally for his role in Reply 1988, will host the U.S. ceremony. J.Y. Park shared his excitement for the event, saying, “The best blues funk performance in MAMA history will be showcased with me playing piano while Anderson playing drums and delight the audience with our vibrant performance.” Anderson .Paak added, “J.Y. Park has been Korea’s leading producer and singer-songwriter for 30 years, building the foundation of K-pop and shaping its history. It's truly an honor for me to share the stage with such a legendary artist.”

In Japan, the MAMA Awards will host an impressive array of artists, including BOYNEXTDOOR, ENHYPEN, IVE, IZNA, Lee Young-ji, ME:I, PLAVE, TREASURE, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Special collaborations are also planned, with PLAVE and Lee Young-ji taking the stage together, as well as a joint performance by ENHYPEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Zerobaseone. The presenter lineup includes stars such as Byeon Woo-seok, Seo In-guk, Seorina, Jo Yu-ri, and Choi Hyun-wook. 

The final night in Japan will feature (G)I-DLE, aespa, BIBI, G-Dragon, INI, Meovv, SEVENTEEN, and Zerobaseone, with presenters including superstar actress Kim Tae-ri, who will serve as the host, along with Park Seo-joon, Im Si-wan, HoYeon Jung, Oh Sang-uk, Lee Joo-bin, Lee Jun-ho, Ma Dong-seok, and others.

With hosts, performers, and presenters across Asia and the U.S., the MAMA Awards are set to provide fans worldwide with a celebration of music that transcends borders. The event will be broadcast live on Mnet, as well as on the Mnet K-POP YouTube channel and Mnet Plus.