2025 MAMA AWARDS to Proceed in Hong Kong with Tribute

CJ ENM announced on November 27, 2025, that the 2025 MAMA AWARDS will proceed as scheduled in Hong Kong, but with a significant shift in tone to honor the victims of a recent tragedy. The globally anticipated K-pop awards show, set for November 28-29, will now focus on a message of comfort and hope following a devastating fire in the city.

CJ ENM’s Official Position on the MAMA AWARDS

In an official statement, organizer CJ ENM expressed its deepest condolences to the victims and families affected by the major fire that broke out in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. Despite the tragedy, the company confirmed its decision to hold the 2025 MAMA AWARDS at the Kai Tak Stadium as planned. The MAMA AWARDS have long been a significant event in the K-pop calendar, with past ceremonies like the MAMA Awards 2022 Day 2: Results And Winners setting high standards for performance and celebration. However, this year’s event will adopt a more somber and supportive role.

A Shift from Celebration to Condolence

CJ ENM detailed several adjustments to the ceremony’s program and production. The event will now incorporate a “Support Hong Kong” message and include a period of mourning to pay respects to the lives lost. The focus of the K-pop awards will pivot from pure spectacle to one of solidarity, emphasizing the healing power of music. Furthermore, CJ ENM has pledged to make a donation to support the victims of the fire. The overall stage production will be modified to reflect a more considerate and respectful atmosphere, aiming to provide comfort to the people of Hong Kong during this difficult time.

Details of the Hong Kong Tragedy

The decision comes in the wake of a large-scale fire that engulfed a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district. As of 6 AM on November 27, 2025, authorities reported 44 fatalities and 279 missing persons, with firefighting and rescue operations still ongoing. The site of the tragedy is located approximately 21 kilometers from the Kai Tak Stadium, where the MAMA AWARDS are set to take place.

The Healing Power of Music

CJ ENM’s commitment to continuing with the MAMA AWARDS is rooted in the belief that music can serve as a powerful source of comfort and unity. By adjusting the event’s theme, the organizers hope to transform the awards ceremony into a platform for collective healing and support for the Hong Kong community. The event aims to honor the victims and offer a message of hope and resilience through the shared experience of music, standing in solidarity with the city in its time of grief.

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