MAMA Awards 2025: IVE & ENHYPEN Dominate Day 1 🏆

Day 1 Highlights: A Night of Big Wins 

  • MAMA Awards 2025 kicked off on November 28, 2025, with IVE and ENHYPEN emerging as the big winners, each taking home three major awards.

  • The MAMA Awards took place in Hong Kong at Kai Tak Stadium, where stars from K-pop and international scenes gathered to celebrate the best of music, performance, and artistry.

  • IVE shone brightly, winning Fans’ Choice and Best Female Group, while ENHYPEN earned Daesangs and Top Male Group honors. Other key artists also grabbed their share of the spotlight. 

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Complete Day 1 Winners List 

Here’s a quick look at the major winners from Day 1 of the 2025 MAMA Awards:

Award Winner(s)
Fans' Choice of the Year (Daesang) ENHYPEN
Song of the Year (Daesang) Rosé (BLACKPINK) — “APT.”
Best Female Group IVE
Best Male Group BoyNextDoor
Best New Artist CORTIS & Hearts2Hearts
Global Trend Song IVE — “Rebel Heart”
Favorite Global Artist (TELASA) ENHYPEN
Inspiring Achievement Award Super Junior
Top 10 Fans' Choice (Male) ENHYPEN, RIIZE, Stray Kids, ZEROBASEONE
Top 10 Fans' Choice (Female) BABYMONSTER, I-DLE, aespa, Hearts2Hearts, IVE

Note: This is not a comprehensive list, but highlights the most anticipated wins from Day 1.

Show Highlights & Performances 🎶

  • The MAMA Awards 2025 opened with tribute performances and emotional moments, especially after a recent tragedy in Hong Kong, where fans and artists observed a moment of silence.

  • Super Junior, ROSÉ, and Stray Kids were among the standout performers of the night, delivering electrifying live sets.

  • IVE’s global appeal was reflected not only in their awards but also in their performance, which was one of the most anticipated of the night. 

Why ENHYPEN’s Victory Is So Significant 🌟

  • ENHYPEN’s win for Fans’ Choice of the Year marks an historic achievement for the group, who continue to gain international recognition as one of the most successful 4th-generation boy groups.

  • This marks a huge step for ENHYPEN as they are recognized among K-pop’s biggest acts, and their win shows the global influence of younger groups emerging in the K-pop scene.

What’s Next for MAMA 2025?

  • Day 2 of the MAMA Awards will continue with more performances, awards, and a star-studded lineup. Fans are excited to see which other groups and soloists will claim victory in additional categories, including Best Album, Best Dance Performance, and Best Songwriting.

  • With the stakes high and fan energy peaking, MAMA 2025 promises to be a celebration of K-pop culture and musical excellence.