What We Know about 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA): Schedule, Lineup, and More

The 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) is getting closer. They have revealed more details about the big award event. Check out all we know about 2021 MAMA (so far) here, from the schedule, nominees, winners criteria, and performers lineup.

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All We Know about 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) – so far

2021 MAMA Schedule

This year’s Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) will be held on December 11, 2021, at 6 PM KST. Meanwhile, they will start the red carpet two hours before the main ceremony (4 PM KST). However, we should also note that the schedule might change due to various factors.

The Nominees and Winners Criteria

There are several changes for the winners selection for the 2021 MAMA. The winners for some categories will be chosen by the judges and will not include fans’ votes. However, fans’ votes will entirely determine the winners of the Worldwide Icon of the Year, Worldwide Fan’s Choice Top 10.

Kpoppost also has compiled the nominees for all categories and the details of the 2021 MAMA winners criteria.

2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Lineup

The 2021 MAMA has finally unveiled its lineup of artists. A total of 12 groups will light up the 2021 MAMA stage, including aespa, ATEEZ, Brave girls, ENHYPEN, INI, ITZY, JO1, Kep1er NCT 127, NCT Dream, Stray Kids, and TXT.

In addition, CJ ENM previously revealed that there would also be special performances by Ed Sheeran and Wanna One. The “Street Woman Fighter” crews and a mix of top fourth-generation Kpop group members will also liven up the stage.

Meanwhile, Lee Hyori is trusted to be the MC of the 2021 MAMA.