CJ ENM held a media day for the "2023 MAMA AWARDS" on the 8th in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where they expressed their firm ambition to solidify their position as the world's No. 1 K-POP Awards.

Hosted by entertainer Yoo Jae-pil, the media day was attended by Park Chan-wook, General Manager of Mnet's business division, along with the producers responsible for the stage direction and planning of this year's "MAMA AWARDS." Additionally, this year's host, Jeon Somi, appeared as a special guest, previewing her role as host.
Continuing its history of firsts, the global No. 1 K-POP awards show has played an unparalleled role in the growth of the South Korean music industry.

Amidst this, the additional artist lineup and iconic scenes were unveiled, signaling a full-scale start.
The theme embodies the meaning of becoming perfectly "One" through positive energy.
Park Bo-gum and Jeon Somi, who demonstrated world-class presence as hosts with their skillful hosting and overflowing energy during the inaugural year of the rebranding, are set to lead this year's "MAMA AWARDS" as hosts.

CJ ENM also announced additional performing artists for the "2023 MAMA AWARDS" on this day. Following the 18 previously announced teams, Dynamic Duo, JUST B, Lee Young-ji, Monika, and TREASURE have been confirmed to perform.
Global artists were also unveiled. This year, Yoshiki, the leader of the legendary Japanese band X-JAPAN, has been confirmed to perform as a representative artist of Japan.
The iconic scenes unique to this year's "MAMA AWARDS" have also taken shape. △ For the MAMA AWARDS THEME STAGE, members of ZEROBASEONE, LE SSERAFIM, and TREASURE, along with Lee Young-ji, will put on performances.
△ For the MAMA AWARDS MEGA STAGE, Jeon Somi has teased a mega-technical performance featuring a large-scale dance crew. △ For the MAMA AWARDS SUPER STAGE, (G)I-DLE's Minnie, LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yun-jin, Kep1er's Xiaoting, and Bada and Monika, who were active as charismatic leaders in the "Street Woman Fighter" series, are scheduled to deliver intense performances.
△ For the MAMA AWARDS WONDER STAGE, legendary Japanese artist YOSHIKI will collaborate with K-pop artist members to complete an "Endless Rain" performance never seen before.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.