The first day of the 2023 MAMA Awards was a dazzling display of talent, showcasing a range of performances that lit up Japan’s Tokyo Dome. Despite the controversy, the opening night of the event was a spectacle. Similar to the previous year, this year’s event spreads across two nights, November 28 and 29. Here are the winners of the 2023 MAMA Awards and performances on Day 1.
The Performers and Winners of MAMA Awards 2023 – Day 1
During the first night, the Samsung Galaxy Worldwide Icon of the Year was claimed by BTS. Additionally, the evening saw the distribution of all 10 Worldwide Fans’ Choice (Bonsang) awards. Meanwhile, the Favorite New Artist accolade was shared between two groups this year.
Here’s the winners from the first night:
Samsung Galaxy Worldwide Icon of the Year:
BTS
Worldwide Fans’ Choice (Bonsang)
- ATEEZ
- BTS
- ENHYPEN
- Lim Young Woong
- NCT DREAM
- SEVENTEEN
- Stray Kids
- TWICE
- TXT
- ZEROBASEONE
Favorite New Artist
- RIIZE
- ZEROBASEONE
Inspiring Achievement
TVXQ
Galaxy Neo Flip Artist
TREASURE
Favorite Asian Girl Group
Kep1er
Favorite Asian Boy Group
INI
Favorite International Artist
Yoshiki
Congratulations to all the winners! Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of Day 2 winners!
The MAMA Awards 2023 Performances – Day 1
The roster for Day 1 included performances from TXT, ENHYPEN, TVXQ (joined by RIIZE), Jeon Somi, Kep1er, &TEAM, xikers, Lee Young Ji, and Dynamic Duo. Adding to the excitement, the “Street Woman Fighter 2” dancers took the stage, along with JO1 and INI. Fans also enjoyed special appearances from members of Day 2’s groups such as TREASURE, LE SSERAFIM, RIIZE, and ZEROBASEONE.
Among the standout performances was “I AM SPECIAL,” a collaboration featuring Lee Young Ji, LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae, ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao, and TREASURE members Choi Hyun Suk, Yoshi, and Haruto.
Watch the performances here:
Lee Young Ji, LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae, ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao, and TREASURE’s Choi Hyun Suk, Yoshi, and Haruto – “I AM SPECIAL”
JUST B – “MEDUSA”
&TEAM – “War Cry”
Kep1er – “Grand Prix”
Yoshiki, TXT’s Taehyun and Huening Kai, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun, RIIZE’s Anton, and ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yu Jin – “Endless Rain”
xikers – “It’s the LAND,” “XIKEY,” “In the Den,” “DO or DIE”
JO1 – “VENUS”
INI – “HANA”
Jeon Somi – “The Way” + “Fast Forward”
“Street Woman Fighter 2” and Dynamic Duo – “AEAO” + “Smoke”
ENHYPEN – “Bite Me” + “Sweet Venom”
TXT – “Sugar Rush Ride” + “Chasing That Feeling”
TVXQ (with RIIZE) – “Down” + “Rising Sun”
Which performance stood out to you the most on Day 1 of the MAMA Awards 2023? Stay tuned for more electrifying performances on Day 2!
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