MAMA 2025 Sets Hong Kong Return; Fans' Choice Nominee Phase Closes-What Comes Next on Mnet Plus
SEOUL/HONG KONG - The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will return to Hong Kong for a two-day run at Kai Tak Stadium on November 28-29 (KST), organizer CJ ENM confirmed in its spring announcement. It marks MAMA's first Hong Kong edition since 2018 and its first at the city's new 50,000-seat venue, underscoring the show's push for a large-scale, in-person production paired with a global digital broadcast.
Ahead of the ceremony, MAMA closed its first fan-driven step of the season: the FANS' CHOICE nominee-selection window, which ran September 22-29 (KST) inside the Mnet Plus app. This round was open to users designated as "MAMA SUPER FAN," a program Mnet Plus began recruiting for on August 28, giving those accounts the ability to help shape the ballot before the main public vote opens. Official posts on @mnet_mama and @mnetplus outlined the timeline and eligibility, with the app serving as the single hub for verification and casting.
What's next is a familiar cadence for long-time viewers but worth recapping for new fans. After nominee selection, MAMA and Mnet Plus release the finalized nominee slate for FANS' CHOICE and other categories, followed by public voting phases that run closer to show week. The platform typically posts a how-to guide inside the event tile-covering login, region availability, device limitations and any daily vote caps-alongside links to official social channels where live updates and rule clarifications appear first. For international viewers, the two-day show in KST (UTC+9) will translate to previous-day evening slots in U.S. time zones; exact broadcast hours, streaming partners and VOD rules will be announced closer to the dates on Mnet Plus and @mnet_mama.
On the ground, Hong Kong's hosting carries both practical and symbolic weight. CJ ENM framed the selection as a return to a regional hub for global K-pop and confirmed the event's presenting partner as Visa, continuing last year's tie-up. Local listings in the city have already created placeholder event pages, while MAMA's official social feeds have filled with teaser clips and "save-the-date" posts to anchor travel and watch-party planning. Blind ticket promotions flagged by @MnetMAMA on X (formerly Twitter) sold out, with presale/general-sale details promised in subsequent notices.
For fans sorting logistics, a few housekeeping notes minimize headaches. Use only the Mnet Plus app (and links from @mnet_mama/@mnetplus) to avoid spoof sites; keep screenshots of vote confirmations during each phase; and monitor the app's push alerts for rule updates, especially if vote caps, eligibility, or bonus missions are introduced. If you plan to attend in person, keep an eye on venue guidance once promoters publish bag policies, ID matching, and entry times-those details typically arrive with the official ticketing post rather than the initial date announcement.
The bottom line for the season so far is straightforward: dates and venue are locked, the Super Fan recruitment and nominee-selection steps are complete, and the next milestones are the final nominee reveal, the opening of public voting, and broadcast specifics. With MAMA leaning into a hybrid of stadium scale and app-first participation, the most reliable information will continue to land first on Mnet Plus and the show's verified social channels.