Mnet Asian Music Awards
The Mnet Asian Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as a MAMA), is a major music award show that is held by Mnet Media annually in South Korea, involving the participation of some of the most well-known actors and singers. As one of the most important events for the Korean music industry, it has been attended by many famous and well-known bands such as TVXQ, SeeYa, Super Junior, Jewelry, Big Bang, Girl's Generation,2NE1, Wonder Girls, 2PM and other highly-rated artists active in Korea.
History
The awards began in 1999 under the name "M.net KM Music Festival" (MKMF).
In 2009, the award was changed to "M.net Asian Music Awards". This marked the new change in concept and the way they will handle how people may vote for which artist wins the award. The 2009 MAMA's was broadcast live in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia through Channel V International. The special main event is the "Global Artist Award." In addition, a trot award will be added to the genre along with other pop music awards.
For the first time, the 2010 M.net Asian Music Festival was held outside of South Korea. For the 12th annual event, it was held at the Venetian Resort Macao in Macao, China airing live in many countries.
In 2010, BoA won the "Best Female Solo Award" but was not present to accept the award due to SM Entertainment's (BoA's music agency) controversies with Mnet Media. The award presentation was not broadcast. In addition, CN Blue who won "Best New Male Group Award", 2AM, who won "Best Vocal Performance by a Group", and 2AM's Jo Kwon and Ga In, who won "Best Collaboration" were also not broadcast due to attendance.[1]
In 2011, the Mnet Asian Music Awards took place in the Singapore Indoor Stadium and had performances from famous international artists such as Will.i.am, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Koda Kumi and Jane Zhang.[2]
Controversies
In 2009, SM Entertainment, Inwoo, and Pledis Entertainment did not attend the M.net Asian Music Awards.
2AM, BEAST, MBLAQ,[1] Super Junior, 4minute, KARA, Girls' Generation, Rain,[1][3] Wheesung, BoA, After School,[4] Son Dambi,[4] Lee Hyori, CN Blue[5]-->, T-ara,[1] G.NA, Davichi[1] and Rainbow who were all nominated did not attend the 2010 MAMA event. The problem for most of these artists lies in the fact that the live broadcast of the MAMA on November 28 clashes 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. CN Blue's agency, FNC, made an official statement and confirmed that CN Blue will not be attending 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 is also one of the three MCs for Inkigayo and member Kang Min Hyuk will be taking part in a SBS upcoming drama. J. Tune Entertainment and Pledis Entertainment also stated that their artists would not be attending. Cube Entertainment made their official statement on their Twitter account, @CUBEENTOFFICIAL.[6]
Broadcasting
The show is broadcasted live in thirteen countries across Asia. In South Korea and Japan, it is broadcasted on Mnet. Other TV channels that have broadcasted the show include STAR World, tvN Asia, Channel V, Music On! TV (Japan), Myx (Philippines) and Mnet America (United States). The show is also broadcasted online from Mnet's website in South Korea, Sohu in China and AllKPop for the rest of the world.[7]
Host venues
| Year |
Date |
Host City |
Venue |
Host |
Reference |
| 1999 |
Saturday, November 27 |
Seoul, South Korea |
Little Angels Arts Center |
Choi Hal Li |
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| 2000 |
Friday, November 24 |
Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Hyun Ju |
| 2001 |
Friday, November 23 |
Cha Tae-hyun and Song Hye-kyo |
| 2002 |
Friday, November 29 |
Shin Dong Yeop and Kim Jung-eun |
| 2003 |
Thursday, November 27 |
Kyung Hee University |
Cha Tae-hyun and Sung Yu Ri |
| 2004 |
Saturday, December 4 |
Shin Dong Yeop and Kim Jung-eun |
| 2005 |
Sunday, November 27 |
Olympic Gymnastics Arena |
Shin Dong Yeop and Kim Ah-joong |
| 2006 |
Saturday, November 25 |
Shin Dong Yeop and Kim Ok-bin |
| 2007 |
Saturday, November 17 |
Seoul Olympic Stadium |
Shin Dong Yeop and Lee Da Hae |
| 2008 |
Saturday, November 15 |
Rain |
| 2009 |
Saturday, November 21 |
No One |
| 2010 |
Sunday, November 28 |
Macau, China |
The Venetian Macao |
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| 2011 |
Tuesday, November 29 |
Singapore, Singapore |
Singapore Indoor Stadium |
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Award categories
Grand awards
- Artist of the Year (올해의 가수상)
- Song of the Year (올해의 노래상)
- Album of the Year (올해의 앨범상)
- Best Superstar award (최우수 작품상) (defunct)
- Best Popular Music Video award (최고 인기 뮤직 비디오 상) (defunct)
Solo/group awards
- Best Male Solo (남자 가수상)
- Best Female Solo(여자 가수상)
- Best Male Group (남자 그룹상)
- Best Female Group (여자 그룹상)
- Best Mixed Group (not awarded in 2010)
- Best New Male/Female Group (신인상 (남자/여자))
- Best New Solo
Music genres
- Best Solo Dance Performance (베스트 댄스 퍼포먼스 (솔로))
- Best Male Group Dance Performance (베스트 댄스 퍼포먼스 (남자 그룹))
- Best Female Group Dance Performance (베스트 댄스 퍼포먼스 (여자 그룹))
- Best Solo Vocal Performance (베스트 보컬 퍼포먼스 (솔로))
- Best Group Vocal Performance (베스트 보컬 퍼포먼스 (그룹))
- Best Collaboration (베스트 콜라보레이션)
- Best Digital Single (베스트 디지털 싱글)
- Best Band Performance (베스트 밴드 퍼포먼스)
- Best Rap Performance (베스트 랩 퍼포먼스)
- Ballad award (not awarded in 2010)
- R&B award (not awarded in 2010)
- Pop award (defunct)
- Indie award (defunct)
- House & electronic award (not awarded in 2010)
- Trot award (not awarded in 2010)
- Best OST award (not awarded in 2010)
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Other awards
- Best Music Video (뮤직비디오 작품상)
- Shilla Duty Free Asian Wave Award (신라면세점 Asian Wave상)
Defunct awards
- Best International Artist (베스트 인터내셔널 아티스트상)
- Best Asian Artist (베스트 아시아 아티스트상)
- Best Asian Male Group (베스트 아시아 남자 그룹상)
- Best Pop Artist (베스트 팝 아티스트상)
- Asia New Artist (아시아 뉴 아티스트상)
- Producer Award(프로듀서상)
- Music Video Director Award(뮤직비디오 감독상)
- Choreographer Award (안무상)
- Style Award(스타일상)
- Performance Award (공연상)
- Discovery of the Year (올해의 발견)
- Adult Music Award(성인 음악상)
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Past winners
Grand awards
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Best Superstar award
Best Popular Music Video award
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 1st |
1999 |
H.O.T. |
"Iya" |
| 2nd |
2000 |
H.O.T. |
"Outside Castle" |
| 3rd |
2001 |
g.o.d. |
"Lie" |
| 4th |
2002 |
BoA |
"No. 1" |
| 5th |
2003 |
Lee Hyori |
"10 Minutes" |
| 6th |
2004 |
Rain |
"It's Raining" |
| 7th |
2005 |
TVXQ |
"Rising Sun" |
Solo/group awards
Best Male/Female Solo
Best Male/Female/Mixed Group
Best New Male/Female Solo
Best New Male/Female Group
Music Genre awards
Dance
Vocal
Band
This award was introduced at the 12th annual award ceremony. The title of this award is "Best Band Performance".
Collaboration
This award was introduced at the 12th annual award ceremony. The title of this award is "Best Collaboration".
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 12th |
2010 |
Ga In & Jo Kwon |
"We Fell In Love" |
Digital single
Rap/hip hop
Rock
Ballad
R&B
Pop
Indie
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 1st |
1999 |
No Brain |
"청춘 98" |
| 2nd |
2000 |
Crying Nut |
"The Wandering Magic Circus" |
| 3rd |
2001 |
Crying Nut |
"밤이 깊었네" |
| 4th |
2002 |
Trans Fixion |
"Come Back To Me" |
House & electronic
Trot
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 11th |
2009 |
Hong Jin Young |
"Love's Battery" |
Best OST
Music video awards
Music Video Entertainer award
Best Music Video award
Music Video Director award
Popularity awards
Mobile Popularity award
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 4th |
2002 |
Jang Na Ra |
"Sweet Dream" |
| 5th |
2003 |
Rain |
"How to Avoid the Sun" |
| 6th |
2004 |
Gummy |
"기억상실" |
| 7th |
2005 |
TVXQ[24] |
"Rising Sun" |
| 8th |
2006 |
TVXQ[24] |
""O"-Jung.Ban.Hap." |
| 9th |
2007 |
SS501 |
"Snow Prince" |
| 10th |
2008 |
TVXQ |
"Mirotic" |
| 11th |
2009 |
SS501 |
"Because i'm stupid" |
Netizen Popularity award
International awards
Overseas Viewer's award
In 2007, M and Shin Hye Sung, both members of Shinhwa left the MKMF event right before broadcasting.
Asia New Artist award
International Artist award
Music producer awards
Lyricist award
| Bout |
Year |
Lyricist |
Song |
| 10th |
2008 |
Kim Dong Ryul |
"Let's Start Again" |
| 11th |
2009 |
Park Seon Ju |
"Love Him" by Bobby Kim |
Composer award
Arrangement award
Director award
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 2nd |
2000 |
Tae Jin Ah |
"사랑은 아무나 하나" |
Special award
| Bout |
Year |
Artist |
Song |
| 2nd |
2000 |
Tae Jin Ah |
"사랑은 아무나 하나" |
| 7th |
2005 |
Seo Seung Hyun |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
YB |
- |
Special Jury award
Other awards
| Bout |
Year |
Award Title |
Recipient |
Album/Song |
| 1st |
1999 |
Director Award |
H.O.T. |
"Iya!" |
| 2nd |
2000 |
M.net Japan Viewer's Choice Award |
Click-B |
"환영문" |
| 3rd |
2001 |
Asian Viewer's Request Award |
NRG |
"비" |
| 4th |
2002 |
뮤직비디오 파이오니아상 |
Lee Seung Hwan |
"Inmost" |
| 6th |
2004 |
Blue Award |
Moon Hee Jun |
"Paper Planes" |
| 6th |
2004 |
Mnet KM PD Selection Special Award |
Deuce |
- |
| 6th |
2004 |
Best Asia Pop Artist Award |
F4 |
- |
| 6th |
2004 |
Best Asia Rock Artist Award |
Gackt |
- |
| 6th |
2004 |
Best Asia Hip Hop Artist Award |
M-Flo |
- |
| 7th |
2005 |
Mnet KM PD Selection Special Award |
S.E.S |
- |
| 7th |
2005 |
Filming Award |
Park Sung Il |
"청춘예찬" by Jaurim |
| 7th |
2005 |
Editing Award |
Song Geol |
"사랑했나봐" by Yoon Do Hyun |
| 7th |
2005 |
Special Effects Award |
X NINE |
"내 사랑 송이" by Clon |
| 7th |
2005 |
기획상 |
Samsung Anycall |
Anymotion |
| 7th |
2005 |
Best Video Performer Award |
PSY |
"환희" |
| 8th |
2006 |
Mnet.com Award |
TVXQ |
""O"-Jung.Ban.Hap." |
| 8th |
2006 |
Best Asia Rock Artist Award |
W-inds |
- |
| 9th |
2007 |
Mnet.com Award |
F.T. Island |
"Love Sick" |
| 9th |
2007 |
MKMF Tribute Award |
In Sooni |
- |
| 10th |
2008 |
10th Year Anniversary Mnet KM PD Special Award |
Shin Seung Hun |
- |
| 10th |
2008 |
10th Year Anniversary Remember Award |
H.O.T |
- |
| 10th |
2008 |
Auction Style Award |
TVXQ |
"Mirotic" |
| 10th |
2008 |
Mnet Music Portal Award |
Big Bang |
"Day By Day" |
| 10th |
2008 |
Discovery of the Year Award |
Galaxy Express |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
Hall of Fame Award |
Shim Soo Bong |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
Best Asia Star Award |
TVXQ |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
World Best Star Award |
Pussycat Dolls |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
World Best Performance Award |
Lady Gaga |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
Asia Recommended Award (Japan) |
AKB48 |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
Asia Recommended Award (China) |
Lollipop |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
CGV Popularity Award |
SS501 |
"Because i'm stupid" |
| 11th |
2009 |
Mnet Music Portal Award |
2NE1 |
- |
| 11th |
2009 |
Best Asian Songwriter Award |
Park Jin Young |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
The Shilla Duty Free Asian Wave Award |
2PM |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Best Asian Artist Award |
Zhang Jie |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Best Asian Male Group Award |
Chemistry |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Best Asia Pop Award |
Perfume |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Producer Award |
PSY |
"Cinderella" by "Seo In Young" |
| 12th |
2010 |
Choreographer Award |
Kim Hwa Young (JYP Entertainment chief choreographer) |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Style Award |
Yang Seung Ho (2NE1's stylist) |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Performance Award |
Jisan Valley Rock Festival 2010 |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Discovery of the Year Award |
10 cm |
- |
| 12th |
2010 |
Adult Music Award |
Tae Jin Ah |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
Singapore's Korean Singer Popularity Award |
Super Junior |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
Hottest Asian Artist Award |
Koda Kumi |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
Best New Asian Solo Artist |
Vision Wei Chen |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
Best New Asian Artist Group |
AZIATIX |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
Best Asian Artist |
Jane Zhang |
- |
| 13th |
2011 |
Style in Music Award |
Seo In Young |
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Most winners
The current holder who has won the most awards is TVXQ with 14 awards, 3 of them being the grand awards. They are followed by 2NE1 (10 times), Shinhwa (10 awards), Super Junior (9 times), SS501 (7 times), Big Bang (7 times), BoA (6 times), and SG Wannabe (6 times).
The artist with the most awards won in a single category is Epik High for the Hip Hop award. They were nominated 4 times in the past and won the Hip Hop award 3 times (in 2005, 2007, and 2008).
2NE1 has won the most grand awards with 4 wins (2 Song of the Year awards, an Album of the Year and an Artist of the Year award), followed by TVXQ with 3, then H.O.T, BoA, Big Bang, Super Junior and SG Wannabe, each with 2 grand awards.
See also
References
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- ^ Status post, 2010-11-14. CUBEENTOFFICIAL. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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- ^ Titled as "Best Solo Artist".
- ^ a b Titled as "Best Group".
- ^ Titled as "Best New Solo Artist".
- ^ a b c d e f g h Titled as "Best New Group".
- ^ "2011 MAMA Award Winner". 2011Mnet Asian Music Award. Mnet Media Corp. http://mama.mnet.com/en/winner2011.asp. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
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- ^ a b c Titled as "YEPP Digital Popularity Award".
- ^ Titled as "Digital Popularity Award".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Titled as "Best Hip Hop Award".
- ^ a b Titled as "Best Rap Performance".
- ^ a b Titled as "Best Ballad/R&B Award".
- ^ Titled as "Best R&B Soul Award".
- ^ Yeon-ji, Kim. (2007-11-17). "SG워너비, MKMF 'R&B 솔' 음악상 수상 [SG Wannabe, MKMF "R&B Soul" Music Award Winner]" (in Korean). Star News. http://star.moneytoday.co.kr/view/star_view.php?type=1&gisano=2007111722004395543;. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ^ a b Titled as "Mnet Plus Mobile Popularity Award".
- ^ Titled as "Gmarket Netizen Popularity Award".
- ^ Titled as "YEPP Netizen Popularity Award".
- ^ a b Titled as "Auction Netizen Popularity Award".
- ^ a b Titled as "Professional Judges Special".
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