On the 29th, 2022 MAMA hosted the first day of its award ceremony at OsakaŌĆÖs Kyocera Dome, with Jeon Somi serving as the host. CJ ENM rebranded the Mnet Asian Music Awards as the MAMA Awards, putting the increasing K-pop influence thatŌĆÖs going beyond the Asian market into consideration. The second day of the event, to be held on the 30th, will be hosted by Park Bo Gum. The first out of the four grand prizes ŌĆō Worldwide Icon of the Year ŌĆō went to BTS. Since BTS wasnŌĆÖt at the scene, presenter Park Bo Gum added, ŌĆ£J-Hope will be performing here tomorrow. IŌĆÖll make sure to deliver this trophy to him then.ŌĆØ Below is the full list of winners on the Day 1 of 2022 MAMA.
Worldwide Icon of the Year: BTS Worldwide FansŌĆÖ Choice (Bonsang): BLACKPINK, BTS, ENHYPEN, GOT7, NCT DREAM, PSY, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TREASURE, TXT Favorite New Artist: IVE, LE SSERAFIM, NMIXX, Kep1er Yogibo Chill Artist: Stray Kids Favorite Asian Artist: JO1
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