The second night of the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong unfolded under a scaled-back format, but the awards themselves delivered no shortage of headline moments. With the city still mourning the deadly Tai Po apartment fire, the ceremony maintained a restrained tone while spotlighting major wins—led by G-Dragon’s continued sweep across top categories.
The ceremony, held November 29 at Kai Tak Stadium, moved forward under significant adjustments. Organisers scrapped the red carpet for both nights and cancelled several collaborative stages, including the highly-anticipated Saja Boys performance tied to Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. Agencies for BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, RIIZE, and ZEROBASEONE confirmed their artists withdrew in adherence to the scaled-down plan. Performers and nominees also pledged donations toward fire-related relief efforts, according to Associated Press reporting.
Still, the music remained the focus. G-Dragon, who returned to the MAMA stage with “Too Bad” performance, featuring Anderson .Paak, anchored his wins for Best Dance Performance – Male Solo and Best Male Artist, building on his historic Artist of the Year win from Day 1. Aespa maintained their multi-category sweep with Best Choreography and Best Dance Performance – Female for “Whiplash,” while briefly reiterating their plans to release their second full-length album in 2026.
Stray Kids’ KARMA, already sweeping headlines after their emotional Daesang acceptance on Day 1, was confirmed again as Album of the Year, rounding out the group’s major recognition this season.
Below is the complete list of winners announced during Day 2 of the 2025 MAMA Awards:
- Best Dance Performance – Male Solo: “Too Bad” – G-Dragon (ft. Anderson .Paak)
- Favourite Rising Artist: izna
- Best Choreography: “Whiplash” – aespa
- Visa Super Stage Artist: TXT
- Best Male Artist: G-Dragon
- Best Dance Performance – Female: “Whiplash” – aespa
- Olive Young K-Beauty Artist: Hearts2Hearts
- Music Visionary of the Year: KPop Demon Hunters
- Favourite Asian Artist: JO1
- Breakthrough Artist: ALLDAY PROJECT
- Worldwide KCONers’ Choice: ZEROBASEONE
- Best OST: “Golden” – HUNTRIX
- Album of the Year (Daesang): KARMA – Stray Kids
- Best Music Video: “ZEN” by JENNIE
- Best Vocal Performance Solo: ‘Toxic till the end’ by ROSÉ
- Best Band Performance: ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by DAY6
- Best Dance Performance Male Group: “THUNDER” by SEVENTEEN
- Best Collaboration: “APT” by Bruno Mars and ROSÉ
Day 2 closes another turbulent yet resilient MAMA Awards, one that balanced celebration with reflection—an unmistakable theme weaved through the performances, speeches and revised run-of-show.
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