The presenters for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS have been announced — 25 names in total, from actors and singers to an athlete and a Japanese idol. The ceremony takes place on November 20 and 21, 2026 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan. Here is the full list, the announced performers and how to watch.
📅 2026 MAMA AWARDS Overview
| 🏆 Event | 2026 MAMA AWARDS (held in Osaka, Japan) |
| 📍 Venue | Kyocera Dome Osaka |
| 📅 CHAPTER 1 | Friday, November 20, 2026 — red carpet from 15:30, ceremony from 18:00 (JST) |
| 📅 CHAPTER 2 | Saturday, November 21, 2026 — red carpet from 12:30, ceremony from 15:00 (JST) |
| 🎤 Hosts | Shown as "COMING SOON" (not yet announced) |
Broadcast and streaming times may change. The official site also notes that the event could be cancelled for unavoidable reasons such as natural disasters.
👥 All 25 Presenters
This is the full list published on the official site (in the order shown). The official announcement does not say which presenters appear on which day.
| Name | Hangul | Profile |
| Kim Yeon-koung (KIM YEON KOUNG) | 김연경 | Volleyball player (former Korean national team player) |
| Kim Yoo-jung (KIM YOU JUNG) | 김유정 | Actress — Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, My Demon and more |
| Kim Jae-won (KIM JAE WON) | 김재원 | Actor |
| Kim Hye-soo (KIM HYE SOO) | 김혜수 | Actress — Signal, Hyena and more |
| Monika (MONIKA) | 모니카 | Dancer — known from Street Woman Fighter |
| Moon Sang-min (MOON SANG MIN) | 문상민 | Actor |
| Shunsuke Michieda (道枝駿佑) | 미치에다 슌스케 | Japanese idol (Naniwa Danshi) and actor |
| Seo In-young (SEO IN YOUNG) | 서인영 | Singer and TV personality; former member of Jewelry |
| Seol In-ah (SEORINA) | 설인아 | Actress |
| Ong Seong-wu (ONG SEONGWU) | 옹성우 | Actor and singer; former Wanna One member |
| Yoo In-na (YOO INNA) | 유인나 | Actress |
| Yoon Kyung-ho (YOON KYUNG HO) | 윤경호 | Actor |
| Lee Da-hee (LEE DAHEE) | 이다희 | Actress |
| Lee Sang-yi (LEE SANGYI) | 이상이 | Actor |
| Lee Sung-kyung (LEE SUNG KYOUNG) | 이성경 | Actress and model |
| Lee Sung-min (LEE SUNG MIN) | 이성민 | Actor |
| Lee Jun-ho (LEE JUNHO) | 이준호 | Actor and singer (2PM) — The Red Sleeve, King the Land and more |
| Lee Chae-min (LEE CHAE MIN) | 이채민 | Actor — Bon Appétit, Your Majesty and more |
| Jang Keun-suk (JANG KEUNSUK) | 장근석 | Actor and singer |
| Jang Hang-jun (CHANG HANG JUN) | 장항준 | Film director and screenwriter; also active on variety shows |
| Jo Yu-ri (JO YURI) | 조유리 | Singer and actress; former IZ*ONE member |
| Choi Dae-hoon (CHOI DAEHOON) | 최대훈 | Actor |
| Kany Diabate (KANY DIABATE) | 카니 | Please check the official announcement for details |
| Heo Nam-jun (HEO NAM JUN) | 허남준 | Actor |
| Hwang Min-hyun (HWANG MIN HYUN) | 황민현 | Actor and singer (NU'EST); former Wanna One member |
Profiles are general introductions; please check each artist's agency for official details. Choi Dae-hoon will hold a fan meeting at Nikkei Hall in Tokyo on January 30, 2027.
🎵 Announced Performers
| CHAPTER 1 (Nov 20) | ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, CL, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, ILLIT, INI, LNGSHOT, MODYSSEY, NCT WISH, RESCENE, Street World Fighter: Directors' War, TREASURE |
| CHAPTER 2 (Nov 21) | BIGBANG, CORTIS, HWASA, IVE, izna, KiiiKiii, KO1KEYZ, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON (TWICE), WOODZ, ZEROBASEONE, &TEAM |
📺 How to Watch (Japan)
| Mnet Smart+ (phone / PC) | Basic plan ¥1,320/month; Premium plan (with subtitles) ¥2,530/month (tax included). App-store billing: ¥1,350 / ¥2,600. |
| Mnet on CS TV (SKY PerfecTV!) | Single-channel subscription ¥2,530/month (tax included). Cancellation in the month you subscribe is not accepted. |
| Subtitles | The Japan–Korea simultaneous live broadcast and its re-broadcast come with Japanese subtitles. |
| Past ceremonies | Subtitled broadcasts of the 2022–2025 ceremonies are scheduled for November 16–19. |
Ticket information is available at 2026mama.com. Voting for "FANS' CHOICE" is open through Mnet Plus to fans selected as "2026 MAMA SUPER FAN". Streaming through Mnet Plus is also mentioned on the official site; please check the official pages for your region.
For the full year-end awards calendar, see our K-pop awards 2026 schedule guide.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 MAMA AWARDS?
It takes place on November 20 (CHAPTER 1) and November 21 (CHAPTER 2), 2026 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.
Who are the 2026 MAMA AWARDS presenters?
Twenty-five presenters have been announced, including Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jun-ho (2PM), Hwang Min-hyun (NU'EST), Shunsuke Michieda (Naniwa Danshi) and volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung. See the full table above.
Who is performing at the 2026 MAMA AWARDS?
Announced so far: on Nov 20, ALLDAY PROJECT, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, NCT WISH, TREASURE and more; on Nov 21, BIGBANG, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE, NAYEON (TWICE) and more. More announcements are expected.
Who hosts the 2026 MAMA AWARDS?
The hosts are shown as "COMING SOON" on the official site and have not been announced.
How can I watch the 2026 MAMA AWARDS in Japan?
Through Mnet Smart+ (streaming) or the Mnet channel on SKY PerfecTV! (CS TV). The simultaneous Japan–Korea live broadcast comes with Japanese subtitles.
What time does the 2026 MAMA AWARDS start?
CHAPTER 1: red carpet 15:30, ceremony 18:00 (JST) on Nov 20. CHAPTER 2: red carpet 12:30, ceremony 15:00 (JST) on Nov 21.
🔗 Official Information
・2026 MAMA AWARDS Japan official site (Mnet Japan) — mnetjp.com/mama/2026/
Based on official announcements as of October 22, 2026. Lineups and broadcast details may change — please check the official site for the latest information.