MAMA 2023: BTS' V, Jungkook, Jimin, NewJeans, aespa, TXT, Stray Kids and more nominated; how to vote

The categories and nominations in which numerous South Korean artists will be recognized for their remarkable achievements this year have been announced.

Mnet MAMA Awards

Mnet's MAMA 2023 Awards stands as one of the most prominent and eagerly awaited music award ceremonies of the year. It is a celebration of the achievements of K-pop groups, South Korean soloists, and numerous other Asian-based artists who have made remarkable contributions over the past year.

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Scheduled to take place at Japan's Tokyo Dome on November 28 and 29, MAMA 2023 is expected to attract artists of all levels of experience, thanks to its extensive range of nomination categories. While several details about the awards ceremony, including the attending artists, and lineup, remain undisclosed, the nominations and the announcement of voting have been out already getting fans excited.

MAMA 2023 Voting Categories:

The categories and nominations in which numerous South Korean artists will be recognized for their remarkable achievements this year have been announced.

Best Male Artist:

Jimin (BTS)

Jungkook (BTS)

Lim Young Woong

Parc Jae Jung

Taeyang (BIGBANG)

V (BTS)

Best Female Artist:

Hwasa (MAMAMOO)

Jeon Somi

Jihyo (TWICE)

Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

Lee Chaeyeon

Yena

Best New Male Artist:

BOYNEXTDOOR

EVNNE

RIIZE

xikers

ZEROBASEONE

Best New Female Artist:

ADYA

EL7Z UP

KISS OF LIFE

LIMELIGHT

tripleS

Best Female Group:

(G)I-DLE

aespa

IVE

LE SSERAFIM

NewJeans

TWICE

Best Male Group:

EXO

NCT DREAM

SEVENTEEN

Stray Kids

TOMORROW x TOGETHER

TREASURE

Best Vocal Performance (Solo):

DAWN – Dear My Light

Lee Mujin – Ordinary Confession

Lim Young Woong – London Boy

Parc Jae Jung – Let’s Say Goodbye

BTS' V – Love Me Again

Best Vocal Performance (Group):

AKMU – Love Lee

BTOB – Wind and Wish

BTS – Take Two

M.C the Max – Eternity

MeloMance – A Shining Day

Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance:

Agust D ft IU – People Pt.2

Ash Island – Goodbye

J-Hope – on the street

J. Park – Candy

Zior Park – CHRISTIAN

Best Collaboration:

Anne-Marie and (G)I-DLE Minnie – Expectations

BIG Naughty ft Lee Su Hyun – Hopeless Romantic

BSS ft Lee Young Ji – FIGHTING

Jungkook ft Latto – Seven

Taeyang ft Jimin – VIBE

Best OST:

Big Naughty – With Me

BTS – The Planet

Lim Jae Hyun – Heaven

Paul Kim – THE MIRACLE

TXT – Goodbye Now

Best Music Video:

(G)I-DLE – Queencard

IVE – I AM

Jisoo – Flower

Jungkook – Seven

SEVENTEEN – Super

Stray Kids – S Class

Best Dance Performance (Female Solo):

Hwasa – I Love My Body

Jeon Somi – Fast Foward

Jihyo – Killin’ Me Good

Jisoo – Flower

Lee Chaeyeon – KNOCK

Best Dance Performance (Male Solo):

Jimin – Like Crazy

Jungkook – Seven

Kai (EXO) – Rover

Taeyang ft Jimin – VIBE

Taeyong (NCT) – SHALALA

Best Dance Performance – Female Group:

(G)I-DLE – Queencard

aespa – Spicy

IVE – I AM

LE SSERAFIM – Unforgiven

NewJeans – Ditto

STAYC – Teddy Bear

Best Dance Performance – Male Group:

NCT 127 – Ay-Yo

NCT DREAM – Candy

SEVENTEEN – Super

Stray Kids – S Class

TXT – Sugar Rush Ride

ZEROBASEONE – In Bloom

How to vote through the Mnet MAMA Awards' website?

Voting for the categories will be conducted online and is scheduled to commence on October 19, 2023. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in the MAMA 2023 Awards specifically through the Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 category. Voting can be done through various platforms, including Spotify, X, or the Mnet Plus app.

• To vote on X, fans will need to follow a specific format provided by MAMA, including the use of designated hashtags such as #MAMAVOTE and the artist's designated hashtag.
• On Spotify, fans should access the voting playlist created by MAMA, select a song by an artist, and listen to it for at least 30 seconds to register their vote.
• However, the primary focus for voting is on the Mnet Plus app. Fans are required to first register on the app, access the MAMA 2023 Awards section, and choose the Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 category under the VOTE section. After selecting their preferred artists, fans will need to complete a series of verification steps, including entering CAPTCHA and then watching an advertisement to finalize and confirm their vote.

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