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🗓️ Oct 12, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 0 views💬 0

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1Get ready for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS!On October 13, the 2026 MAMA AWARDS announced its first lineup of performing artists.
2The performer lineup for CHAPTER 1 (November 20) will include ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, and RESCENE.
3The performer lineup fo

Get ready for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS!

On October 13, the 2026 MAMA AWARDS announced its first lineup of performing artists.

The performer lineup for CHAPTER 1 (November 20) will include ALPHA DRIVE ONE × About group ALPHA DRIVE ONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원), also known as ALD1, is an eight-member boy group under WAKEONE. The group consists of LEO, JUNSEO, ARNO, GEONWOO, SANGWON, XINLONG, ANXIN, and SANGHYEON. Formed through BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with the mini album EUPHORIA. The group name represents the goal of becoming the best (ALPHA), the passion and momentum to move forward (DRIVE), and unity as one team (ONE). Tap again to view profile → Close , BABYMONSTER × About group BABYMONSTER BABYMONSTER is a multinational girl group under YG Entertainment. They debuted as a full ensemble on April 1, 2024. Tap again to view profile → Close , ENHYPEN × ENHYPEN About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close , ILLIT, INI, NCT × NCT About group NCT NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG. Tap again to view profile → Close WISH, and RESCENE × RESCENE About group RESCENE RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene. Tap again to view profile → Close .

The performer lineup for CHAPTER 2 (November 21) will consist of CORTIS × CORTIS About group CORTIS CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production. Tap again to view profile → Close , KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM × About group LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM is a five-member multinational girl group under SOURCE MUSIC, consisting of SAKURA, KIM CHAEWON, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE. The group debuted on May 2, 2022. Their name is an anagram of "I'M FEARLESS" and represents moving forward fearlessly without being swayed by the expectations of the world. Tap again to view profile → Close , TWICE × TWICE About group TWICE TWICE is a nine-member girl group famous for bright concepts, addictive choruses, and a huge discography of K-pop hits. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Nayeon × Artist bio Nayeon Real name: Im Na-yeonPosition: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, CenterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-09-22Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Lead vocalist, center and oldest member of TWICE. Nayeon is bright, confident, and playful, often seen as a mood maker with strong stage presence and natural variety charm. Tap again to view profile → Close , and ZEROBASEONE × About group ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 5-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet I. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. Tap again to view profile → Close .

This year’s ceremony will take place in Osaka at the Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21.

Check out the nominees for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS here, and stay tuned for updates on the next artist lineup!

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