2023 MAMA Awards Asked About Absence Of Jungkook, NewJeans, Stray Kids, And IVE + Comments On Potential For Additional Lineup

Mnet has commented regarding the absence of major artists from the lineup for the 2023 MAMA Awards.

On November 8, the 2023 MAMA Awards held a Media Day event with host Jeon So Mi, Mnet’s business department head Park Chan Wook, and CJ ENM’s Convention Business Strategy and Planning Team specialist Lee Sun Hyung in attendance.

On the criteria for selecting this year’s attendees, Park Chan Wook commented, “As it is an awards show, we prioritize the casting of artists who made the most noticeable impact throughout the year.”

When asked about the absence of major artists including BTS’s Jungkook, NewJeans, IVE, and Stray Kids from the announced lineup, Park Chan Wook responded, “We are discussing the possibility for additional artists. We will officially share an additional announcement if that aspect is decided. It is difficult to say at the moment.”

The 2023 MAMA Awards will be held at Tokyo Dome on November 28 and 29.

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