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Country
  
South Korea

Presented by
  
CJ E&M (Mnet)

First awarded
  
November 27, 1999

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Awarded for
  
Outstanding achievements in the music industry

Official website
  
Mnet Asian Music Awards

Network
  
Mnet and other international networks

Ceremony date
  
December 2, 2016, 1:00 AM PST

Winners
  
BTS, BTS, Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, CHEER UPTWICE, CHEER UP, Song of the Year, Song of the Year, Ex'ActEXO, Ex'Act, Album of the Year, Album of the Year, EXO, EXO, Best Male Group, Best Male Group, TWICE, TWICE, Best Female Group, Best Female Group, Zico, Zico, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Taeyeon, Taeyeon, Best Female Artist, Best Female Artist, WhistleBLACKPINK, Whistle, Best Music Video, Best Music Video, EXO, EXO, Best Asian Style, Best Asian Style, Don't WorryLee Juck, Don't Worry, Best OST, Best OST, IOI, IOI, Best New Female Artist, Best New Female Artist, CNBLUEYou're So Fine, CNBLUE, Best Band Performance, Best Band Performance, BTSBlood Sweat & Tears, BTS, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, NCT 127, NCT 127, Best New Male Artist, Best New Male Artist, C Jamm, C Jamm, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, BewhY, BewhY, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, Lee Tae-minPress Your Number, Lee Tae-min, Best Dance Performance - Solo, Best Dance Performance - Solo, GFriendRough, GFriend, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, AileeIf You, Ailee, Best Vocal Performance - Female, Best Vocal Performance - Female, DavichiBeside me, Davichi, Best Group Vocal Performance, Best Group Vocal Performance, BIGBANG, BIGBANG, Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, BANG BANG BANGBIGBANG, BANG BANG BANG, Song of the Year, Song of the Year, ExodusEXO, Exodus, Album of the Year, Album of the Year, EXO, EXO, Best Male Group, Best Male Group, Girls' Generation, Girls' Generation, Best Female Group, Best Female Group, Park Jin-young, Park Jin-young, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Taeyeon, Taeyeon, Best Female Artist, Best Female Artist, BAE BAEBIGBANG, BAE BAE, Best Music Video, Best Music Video, EXO, EXO, Best Asian Style, Best Asian Style, TWICE, TWICE, Best New Female Artist, Best New Female Artist, CNBLUECinderella, CNBLUE, Best Band Performance, Best Band Performance, SHINeeView, SHINee, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, iKon, iKon, Best New Male Artist, Best New Male Artist, San EMe You, San E, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, HyunaRoll Deep (feat Il Hoon Jung), Hyuna, Best Dance Performance - Solo, Best Dance Performance - Solo, Red VelvetIce Cream Cake, Red Velvet, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, AileeMind Your Own Business, Ailee, Best Vocal Performance - Female, Best Vocal Performance - Female, ZionTEat, ZionT, Best Vocal Performance - Male, Best Vocal Performance - Male, CrushJust, Crush, Best Collaboration Performance, Best Collaboration Performance, ZionTJust, ZionT, Best Collaboration Performance, Best Collaboration Performance, EXO, EXO, Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Eyes - Nose - LipsTaeyang, Eyes - Nose - Lips, Song of the Year, Song of the Year, OverdoseEXO, Overdose, Album of the Year, Album of the Year, EXO, EXO, Best Male Group, Best Male Group, Sistar, Sistar, Best Female Group, Best Female Group, WINNER, WINNER, Best New Artist, Best New Artist, Taeyang, Taeyang, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, IU, IU, Best Female Artist, Best Female Artist, Go Crazy!2PM, Go Crazy!, Best Music Video, Best Music Video, EXO, EXO, Best Asian Style, Best Asian Style, My DestinyLyn, My Destiny, Best OST, Best OST, CNBLUECan't Stop, CNBLUE, Best Band Performance, Best Band Performance, InfiniteLast Romeo, Infinite, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Epik HighHappen Ending, Epik High, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, SunmiFull Moon, Sunmi, Best Dance Performance - Solo, Best Dance Performance - Solo, Girl's DaySomething, Girl's Day, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, AileeSinging Got Better, Ailee, Best Vocal Performance - Female, Best Vocal Performance - Female, TaeyangEyes - Nose - Lips, Taeyang, Best Vocal Performance - Male, Best Vocal Performance - Male, SoyouSome, Soyou, Best Collaboration Performance, Best Collaboration Performance, JunggigoSome, Junggigo, Best Collaboration Performance, Best Collaboration Performance, G-Dragon, G-Dragon, Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, BounceCho Yong-pil, Bounce, Song of the Year, Song of the Year, XOXOEXO, XOXO, Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Infinite, Infinite, Best Male Group, Best Male Group, Girls' Generation, Girls' Generation, Best Female Group, Best Female Group, G-Dragon, G-Dragon, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Lee Hyori, Lee Hyori, Best Female Artist, Best Female Artist, Coup D'EtatG-Dragon, Coup D'Etat, Best Music Video, Best Music Video, Touch LoveYoon Mi-rae, Touch Love, Best OST, Best OST, Crayon Pop, Crayon Pop, Best New Female Artist, Best New Female Artist, Busker BuskerLove - At First, Busker Busker, Best Band Performance, Best Band Performance, SHINeeDream Girl, SHINee, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Roy Kim, Roy Kim, Best New Male Artist, Best New Male Artist, Dynamic DuoBaaam, Dynamic Duo, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, SistarGive It to Me, Sistar, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, AileeU & I, Ailee, Best Vocal Performance - Female, Best Vocal Performance - Female, Lee Seung-giReturn, Lee Seung-gi, Best Vocal Performance - Male, Best Vocal Performance - Male, Sistar, Sistar, Style in Music Award, Style in Music Award, InfiniteDestiny, Infinite, Worldwide Performer, Worldwide Performer, Apink, Apink, Best Female Global Group, Best Female Global Group, BIGBANG, BIGBANG, Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Gangnam StylePSY, Gangnam Style, Song of the Year, Song of the Year, Sexy - Free & SingleSuper Junior, Sexy - Free & Single, Album of the Year, Album of the Year, BIGBANG, BIGBANG, Best Male Group, Best Male Group, Sistar, Sistar, Best Female Group, Best Female Group, G-Dragon, G-Dragon, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, IU, IU, Best Female Artist, Best Female Artist, Gangnam StylePSY, Gangnam Style, Best Music Video, Best Music Video, All for You (Reply 1997)Seo In-guk - Jung Eun-ji, All for You (Reply 1997), Best OST, Best OST, Ailee, Ailee, Best New Female Artist, Best New Female Artist, Wang Leehom, Wang Leehom, Best Asia Star, Best Asia Star, Busker BuskerCherry Blossom Ending, Busker Busker, Best Band Performance, Best Band Performance, SHINeeSherlock, SHINee, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Best Dance Performance - Male Group, Busker Busker, Busker Busker, Best New Male Artist, Best New Male Artist, Epik HighUp, Epik High, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, PSYGangnam Style, PSY, Best Dance Performance - Solo, Best Dance Performance - Solo, f(x)Electric Shock, f(x), Best Dance Performance - Female Group, Best Dance Performance - Female Group, KWillI Need You, KWill, Best Solo Vocal Performance, Best Solo Vocal Performance, DavichiWill Think Of You, Davichi, Best Group Vocal Performance, Best Group Vocal Performance, Trouble MakerTrouble Maker, Trouble Maker, Best Collaboration Performance, Best Collaboration Performance

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as MAMA) is one of the major K-pop music awarding ceremonies held annually by CJ E&M through its music channel Mnet, involving the participation of some of the most well-known actors and celebrities, not only in South Korea, but also in other countries such as China (including Taiwan and Hong Kong), Japan, Indonesia, Canada, Singapore and United States.

Contents

History

The Awards began in 1999 under the name "Mnet Km Music Festival" (MKMF). At that time, it was the first and only Korean music video awards ceremony. After its 10th year anniversary in 2008, the award-giving body was renamed to "M.net Asian Music Awards" or simply "MAMA" in 2009. This marked a change in concept and the way they will handle how people may vote for which artists win the awards. It started its broadcast live in China, Japan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia through Channel V International.

In 2010, the event was held outside of South Korea for the first time. The 12th annual event was held at the Venetian Resort Macao in Macao, China and aired live in many countries. BoA, who won the "Best Female Solo Award", was not present in the ceremony due to her music agency's, S.M. Entertainment, controversies with Mnet Media. In addition, CNBLUE, 2AM, Jo Kwon, Ga-In who all won awards were not broadcast due to lack of attendance.

Their slogans were changed from "Asian Wave" and "One Asia" in 2009 and 2010 respectively, until it becomes "Music Makes One" from 2011 until the present. Their slogans mean to spread their main objective to bring people together through music despite their different genre, origins, cultures, languages, or country.

Milestones

  • 1999: The "Mnet Km Music Festival" (MKMF) was established and launched. The daesang awards include the "Music Video of the Year" and "Most Popular Music Video".
  • 2006: The former daesang (or grand prize) award categories "Music Video of the Year" and "Best Popular Music Video" were changed to "Album of the Year", "Song of the Year" and "Artist of the Year".
  • 2009: The former name was changed to "M.net Asian Music Awards" (MAMA).
  • 2010: The event ceremony did not take place in South Korea for the first time, but in Macao, China.
  • 2012: The event marked the most awards given in one night. 19 Competitive awards and 18 Special awards (37 in total) were presented.

    • Former name

  • Mnet Video Music Awards (Mnet 영상음악대상, 1999)
  • Mnet Music Video Festival (MMF, 2000–03)
  • Mnet Km Music Video Festival (MKMF, 2004–05)
  • Mnet Km Music Festival (MKMF, 2006–08)
  • Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA, 2009–present)

    • Controversies

  • In 2007, Lee Min Woo and Shin Hye Sung, both members of Shinhwa left the MKMF event right before broadcasting. Their management company later released a statement regarding the matter, reporting that their artists received unfair treatment from MKMF.
  • In 2009, S.M. Entertainment and Inwoo Production boycotted the 2009 MAMA event on November 21, hence none of their artists attended the event. Inwoo Production, representing trot singers Jang Yun-jeong and Park Hyun-bin, announced the boycott and questioned the fairness of the awards ceremony. Meanwhile, through a press release, S.M. Entertainment stated that they have reservation regarding the standard of fairness and criteria used in their selections, citing that Girls' Generation had topped a music chart for nine consecutive weeks but was never placed first place on their show and only debut on their charts a month after the album was released. They also asked that their artists be removed from a mobile poll which requires participants to pay a fee in order to vote saying they "do not want to see fans suffer any damage from the poll which has commercial intentions".
    • SS501 from DSP Media, Son Dam-bi and After School from Pledis Entertainment also did not attend the award ceremony but cited scheduling conflicts rather than boycott.
  • In 2010, Rain, MBLAQ, 2AM, Beast, T-ara, Davichi 4Minute, Kara, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, Wheesung, BoA, After School, Son Dam-bi, Lee Hyori, CNBLUE, G.NA, and Rainbow who were all nominated did not attend the 2010 MAMA event in Macau, the first time it was held overseas. Many cited scheduling conflicts and that the live broadcast of MAMA on November 28 clashed with the live weekly broadcast of SBS's music show Inkigayo. Core Contents Media stated that T-ara and Davichi will not be attending due to scheduling conflicts. FNC announced that CN Blue will not attend due to individual activities despite being nominated for "Rookie of the Year", "Best Band Performance" and the "Shilla Duty Free Asian Wave" award. Jung Yong-hwa of CN Blue was also one of the three MCs for Inkigayo and member Kang Min Hyuk was to be taking part in an upcoming SBS drama. J. Tune Entertainment and Pledis Entertainment also stated that their artists would not be attending.

    • Broadcasting

    The show is broadcast live in thirteen countries across Asia. In South Korea and Japan, it is broadcast on Mnet. Other TV channels that have broadcast the show include STAR World, tvN (Asia), Channel V, Music On! TV (Japan), 8TV (Malaysia), MediaCorp Channel U (Singapore), GMM 25 (Thailand), Indosiar (Indonesia), Myx(Philippines), MY TV (Cambodia), Mnet America (United States), NRK (Norway) and SBS (Australia). The show is also broadcast online from Mnet's website in South Korea, Sohu in China, YouTube Live, Vapp and Allkpop for the rest of the world.

    Host venues

    ^[I] Each year is linked to the article about the Mnet Asian Music Awards held that year.

    Daesang awards

    The following lists the artist(s) who received two or more daesang awards.
    (Includes Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year)

    Competitive awards

    The following lists the artists who received four or more competitive awards.
    (Daesang awards are not included)

    References

    Mnet Asian Music Awards Wikipedia
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