2026 MAMA Awards Announces First 12 Performers for Osaka Ceremony
BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, Nayeon, ZEROBASEONE and more are included in the first performer lineup for the November 20–21 ceremony at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
The Desk · filed 2026-10-12
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The 2026 MAMA Awards has unveiled its first wave of performing artists, splitting 12 acts across the ceremony’s two nights at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
CJ ENM announced the first performer lineup on October 13, confirming seven artists for Chapter 1 on November 20 and five for Chapter 2 on November 21.
Chapter 1 will feature ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH and RESCENE.
Chapter 2 will feature CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, Nayeon and ZEROBASEONE.
Nayeon is appearing as a solo artist rather than as part of TWICE.
The announcement is the first performer wave for this year’s ceremony, meaning additional artists may still be revealed.
The lineup follows the October 12 announcement of this year’s nominees and the opening of first-round Fans’ Choice voting.
The 2026 MAMA Awards will take place November 20 and 21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.
CJ ENM is also expanding the event around the ceremony with MAMA FAN FESTA, which is scheduled to run from November 9 through 21 across Osaka and through Mnet Plus.
Further performer announcements and ceremony details are expected ahead of the November event.
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Filed by The Desk · filed 2026-10-12 · verified by The Desk (Editorial Desk). CJ ENM’s official October 13 announcement confirms the first 12 performing artists, their Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 assignments, and the November 20–21 Kyocera Dome Osaka schedule.
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