Winners of MAMA Awards Japan chapter 1: NCT Dream, Jungkook, aespa, IVE and others

(LIVE): Hours after closing the Day 1 US chapter of the MAMA Awards 2024 on Thursday, November 21, the K-pop celebration moved to Japan.

Heart-winning and top-charting musical duo behind the latest trending music hit, “APT,” BLACKPINK‘s Rosé and Bruno Mars earned crowd-deafening cheers from the live audience at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Friday. The overall second day of the three-day grand music affair also had beloved artists like Lee Youngji, actor Byeon Woo Seok, K-pop groups IVE, aespa, ZEROBASEONE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and others in attendance.

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The show kicked off on a high note with TXT Yeonjun’s experimental solo opening, eventually leading to a captivating collaboration of TXT’s Beomgyu, and Huening Kai, ENHYPEN’s Jay and ZEROBASEONE’s Taerae and Yujin. The unexpected lineup of stars came together to form a special band, TOENZE, for the big day.

Here are the winners of Day 2 (or the Japan chapter’s first day). Check out Day 1 US chapter winners here.

2024 MAMA Awards Japan winners

Fan Choice’s Awards (Female): aespa, IVE, (G)I-DLE, BABYMONSTER, IU, BLACKPINK’s Jennie

Fan Choice’s Awards (Male): BTS’ Jimin, BTS’ Jungkook, NCT Dream, ZEROBASEONE

Ponta Pass Global Favourite Artist: TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Favourite Rising Artist: MEOVV

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Favourite Male Group: TREASURE

The third day of MAMA Awards 2024, i.e. the second Japan chapter, will commence on Saturday, November 23, at 3 PM KST. Kim Tae Ri will be there to host the main event.

Before settling down inside the Kyocera Dome, an expansive roster of celebrities will walk down the red carpet at 1 PM KST.

This is a developing story. All winners will be added to the list as more announcements follow.