The 2023 MAMA Awards was the twenty-fifth installment of the annual Mnet Asian Music Awards, a major South Korean music awards ceremony presented by CJ ENM. The event was held over two days, from November 28 to November 29, 2023, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. The theme for the 2023 ceremony was "WONDERLAND," symbolizing a journey into an unknown world, celebrating the infinite potential of K-pop.
Hosts The awards ceremony featured different hosts for each day:
- Day 1 (November 28): Jeon So-mi
- Day 2 (November 29): Park Bo-gum
Main Awards (Daesang) The 2023 MAMA Awards recognized artists across numerous categories, with four grand prizes, known as "Daesang," awarded to the most outstanding acts:
- Artist of the Year: NewJeans
- Song of the Year: NewJeans for "Ditto"
- Album of the Year: SEVENTEEN for FML
- Worldwide Icon of the Year: BTS
Other Notable Awards Beyond the Daesangs, other significant awards were presented, including:
- Best New Male Artist: ZEROBASEONE
- Best New Female Artist: tripleS
- Best Male Group: SEVENTEEN
- Best Female Group: NewJeans
- Best Male Artist: Jimin
- Best Female Artist: Jisoo
- Worldwide Fans' Choice: BTS, ZEROBASEONE, ENHYPEN, TXT, EXO, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, ATEEZ, NCT DREAM, and others.
Performers The event featured an extensive lineup of performances by prominent K-pop artists and groups, showcasing the diverse spectrum of the industry. Performers included SEVENTEEN, TXT, NewJeans, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, LE SSERAFIM, (G)I-DLE, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, and many more, often featuring special stages and collaborations tailored to the "WONDERLAND" theme.
Broadcast The 2023 MAMA Awards were broadcast live worldwide through various channels and online platforms, including Mnet, Mnet K-Pop, M2, and MAMA's official YouTube channels, making the event accessible to a global audience.