Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. With the first day hosted by actor-singer Park Bo Gum, the ...

A two-day ceremony and a too-quickly-concluded performance. The 2025 MAMA Awards have officially ended. Grab your cameras and lightsticks: It’s time for a post-concert review. On Friday and Saturday, ...

Some of the biggest names and rising stars in K-pop will gather at the 2025 edition of the MAMA Awards. However, what makes this year’s ceremony different is that it will be a toned-down affair ...

G-Dragon served as the final performer on the second night of the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong, moments before receiving the grand prize for Artist of the Year. Photo from the MAMA Awards' X account ...