On November 21 (PST), the 1st day of the 2024 MAMA Awards (2024 MAMA Day 1) was held the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, the United States.
The event, hosted by famous actor Park Bo-gum, drew attention as it kicked of one of Korea’s most prominent music award ceremonies.
On this day, winnersfor sub categories, such as the rookie awards and performance awards were announced, with artist TWS, RIIZE, ILLIT, Young Posse, and J.Y.Park delivering outstanding performances.
Some groups also delivered special covers of famous senior artists, including BTS, TWICE, and NCT 127.
Below is the full list of winners and performances at the 2024 MAMA Day 1
Winners:
- Best New Male Artist: TWS
- Favorite Global Performer – Male: RIIZE
- Best New Female Artist: ILLIT
- Inspiring Achievement: J.Y.Park (JYP)
- Best Dance Performance – Male Group: TWS – “plot twist”
- △ Fans’ Choice: aespa, IVE, (G)I-DLE, BABYMONSTER, IU, Jimin, Jennie, Jungkook, NCT Dream, ZEROBASEONE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Lee Youngji, NewJeans, RM, Stray Kids, TWICE, Unis, V (BTS), SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN
- △ Ponta Pass Global Favorite Artist: TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- △ Favorite Rising Artist: MEOVV
- △ Olive Young K-Beauty Star in Music: Lee Youngji
- △ Favorite Male Group: TREASURE
- △ Favorite New Asian Artist: ME:I
- △ Worldwide K-CON US Choice: ZEROBASEONE
- △ Global Sensation: Rosé x Bruno Mars
- △ Favorite Dance Performance Group: BOYNEXTDOOR
- △ Favorite Global Performer Female: IVE
- △ Fans’ Choice of the Year (Daesang): Jimin
Performances:
TWS: Special cover of BTS’s “Dynamite” + “Oh Mymy : 7s” + “plot twist”
ILLIT: Special cover of TWICE’s “Heart Shaker” + “Magnetic” + “Cherish (My Love)”
Young Posse: “Loading Freestyle” + “XXL”
RIIZE: Special cover of NCT 127’s “Kick It” + “Get A Guitar” + “Boom Boom Bass”
J.Y.Park: “Easy Lover” + “Don’t Leave Me, Don’t Leave Me” + “She Was Pretty” + “Honey” + “Who’s your mama?”
Meanwhile, at this award ceremony, ILLIT drew attention with their acceptance speech that seemingly alluded to the “ILLIT copying NewJeans controversy”.
RIIZE also addressed the departure of the boy group’s former member, Seunghan.
