Park Bo-gum to Serve as Ambassador for the '2026 MAMA Awards'… From Panic to BIGBANG, a Star-Studded Lineup [Comprehensive Report]

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Artists spanning generations, from the group BIGBANG to Panic, will brilliantly adorn the '2026 MAMA Awards.'

On the morning of the 29th, a media day for the '2025 MAMA Awards' (2025 MAMA AWARDS) was held at the Hotel Eliena in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Attendees included Shin Hyeong-kwan, Head of the Music Content Business Division at CJ ENM; Yoon Shin-hye, Head of the Mnet Business Division; and Park Chan-wook, Head of the Convention Business Division.

On this day, Division Head Yoon stated, "The 'MAMA Awards' has introduced an ambassador to serve as a storyteller connecting fans and artists, with Park Bo-gum taking on the role. Park Bo-gum is an indispensable figure in the 'MAMA Awards.'" She added, "He has served as a host from 2017 through the 2022 rebranding and our first entry into the United States. He is someone who has been with us for these initial moments."

She continued, "Park Bo-gum's sincerity toward music adds depth to the 'MAMA Awards.' This year, Park Bo-gum is scheduled to serve as a storyteller connecting Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 as the 'MAMA Awards' ambassador, as well as a guide for a musical journey."

Park Bo-gum shared his thoughts on taking on the role of storyteller for the 'MAMA Awards' via video. He said, "As the ambassador for the 'MAMA Awards,' I aim to sincerely convey MAMA's musical message over the two days. This year, we embark on a new journey into Music Interstellar, a musical universe that transcends time and space. We plan to share diverse stories." He added, "You will be able to enjoy stages filled with surprise and emotion, from special stages to collaboration stages that transcend generations."

This year's lineup includes All Day Project, Alpha Drive One, BABYMONSTER, CL, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, ILLIT, INI, Longshot, Modeseleuk, NCT WISH, Rescene, TREASURE, Ateez, BIGBANG, Courtis, Hwasa, IVE, IZNA, KIKI, Koizume, LE SSERAFIM, Nayeon, Woozi, and ZEROBASEONE.

The list of presenters includes Kim Yeon-koung, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Jae-won, Kim Hye-soo, Monica, Moon Sang-min, Michieda Shunsuke, Seo In-young, Seol In-ah, Ong Seong-wu, Yoo In-na, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Da-hee, Lee Sang-i, Lee Sung-kyung, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jun-ho, Lee Chae-min, Jang Keun-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Jo Yu-ri, Choi Dae-hoon, Kani, Heo Nam-jun, and Hwang Min-hyun.

Additionally, the male duo Panic (Lee Jeok, Kim Jin-pyo) will appear. Division Head Yoon noted, "Panic has been described as 'rebels who sang of difference.' Listening to Panic's music evokes a sense of youth. They recently sold out their solo concert, which they opened to mark their 31st anniversary of debut this year. You can see their stage at the 'MAMA Awards.'" She revealed, "They are scheduled to perform a collaboration stage with junior artists."

Panic will perform collaboration stages with Courtis members Martin and Seong-hyun, Woozi, ZEROBASEONE's Kim Tae-rae, All Day Project's Woo Chan, Hearts2Hearts' Yuhah, and others. Special stages will also be held, including a collaboration with writer Lee Bae, 'Dune' with ENHYPEN, and Dooly with BIGBANG.

In particular, this year, alongside the awards ceremony, the 'MAMA Fan Festa,' an offline participatory festival designed to expand online and offline touchpoints with global fans, will be held. It will take place in the Osaka area and via Mnet Plus from November 9 to 21.

Division Head Park also revealed that they are preparing in advance for various on-site risks. He stated, "Following the major fire in Hong Kong last year, we made donations and conveyed comfort through music. This time as well, we are preparing in advance for all aspects. We have prepared manuals by intensity level regarding earthquakes, and a separate organization is ready on-site to respond immediately."

Furthermore, regarding the recurring issue of sound accidents, Division Head Yoon explained, "We think about it painfully and continue to work on improvements. This year, we have been discussing audio matters since starting the planning for the awards ceremony. We believe there are differences between on-site audio and broadcast audio, so we are conducting various tests to see if we can reproduce them equally well."

Meanwhile, the '2026 MAMA Awards' will be held over two days, November 20 and 21, at the Kyocera Dome Osaka.

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