The MAMA Awards 2024 kicked off in Los Angeles, celebrating the best in K-pop and beyond. Day 1 brought exciting wins, with TWS and ILLIT leading in key categories. Here’s a look at the winners from the first day of this star-studded event.
Best New Artists
Best New Male Artist: TWS
Best New Female Artist: ILLIT
Favorite Global Performer Male
Winner: RIIZE
Inspiring Achievement
Winner: J.Y. Park
Best Dance Performance - Male Group
Winner: TWS – Plot Twist
Other Nominations to Watch Out For
Best Male Group
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ENHYPEN
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NCT DREAM
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SEVENTEEN
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Stray Kids
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER
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ZEROBASEONE
Best Female Group
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(G)I-DLE
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aespa
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IVE
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LE SSERAFIM
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NewJeans
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TWICE
Best Dance Performance - Male Solo
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Jimin – Who
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Jung Kook – Standing Next to You
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KEY – Pleasure Shop
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TAEMIN – Guilty
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TAEYONG – TAP
Best Dance Performance - Female Solo
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HWASA – NA
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JENNIE – You & Me
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NAYEON (TWICE) – ABCD
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SUNMI – Balloon in Love
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YUQI ((G)I-DLE) – FREAK
What’s Next?
The event moves to Osaka, Japan, for Days 2 and 3, where more exciting performances and announcements await.