A bombshell announcement has revealed that the annual Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) is set to return to the city on November 28 and 29 at Kai Tak Stadium, marking a long-awaited comeback after seven years.

Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of CJ ENM's music cable channel Mnet, the multipurpose 50,000-seat stadium is expected to welcome the largest gathering of K-pop fans in its history.

A star-studded celebration

This announcement confirmed rumors from an Instagram account last week, igniting excitement among local fans.

Known for its dazzling lineup, local fans have already created wish lists for their favorite idols.

Anticipation is high for a reunion of K-pop icon BIGBANG and the much-anticipated return of BTS, whose members are completing military service this year, as well as popular groups like BLACKPINK, TWICE, IVE, and SEVENTEEN.

Footprints of MAMA Awards

The MAMA Awards were held for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 in Hong Kong, featuring celebrity presenters such as Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau, along with performances by local superstars like Aaron Kwok and Eason Chan.

The last ceremony in the city took place in 2018, showcasing performances from popular groups like BTS, Wanna One, iKon, and TWICE, leaving unforgettable memories for fans.

In recent years, the MAMA Awards were hosted in Paju, South Korea, in 2020 and 2021, and took place in Osaka and Tokyo in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Last year's awards were celebrated in two locations: Los Angeles and Osaka.

Since its launch in 1999, the MAMA Awards have become one of the largest award ceremonies in the K-pop landscape, standing alongside the Golden Disc Awards and Melon Music Awards.

With the countdown to November officially on, fans are eagerly waiting for ticket details to create memories with their idols.

Countdown is on: MAMA set to return to HK with largest K-pop unity in Nov