CHECK OUT THE WINNERS AND PERFORMANCES FROM 2020 MAMA!

2020 Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS is a wrap and BTS won eight awards including the top honors – ‘Artist of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Album of the Year’, ‘Worldwide Icon of the. Other big winners include IU with four, SEVENTEEN with three.

US fans can re-watch the show right now starting at 10am PT / 1pm ET at mama.kconusa.com!

From BTS’ performance adopting high-tech volumetric display to bring injured band member SUGA on stage from home; to BoA’s 20th anniversary stage – this year was yet again another memorable night. Performances from tonight can be found here: Mnet K-POP – YouTube

BTS has a few epic stages including:

• BTS performing “ON” from the Seoul World Cup Stadium – one of the largest in Asia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpv8PRcesfI
• BTS performing “Life Goes On” with injured band member SUGA making a surprise digital appearance from home on the VOLUMETRIC DISPLAY to perform with them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsj_Xq7K-_M

There were also some wild stages showing off the tech available to the award show. Check out the augmented, mixed and experiential reality technology the producers utilized to create an amazing virtual world. Here are a few:

• TAEMIN performing “Criminal”, “Heaven”, and “IDEA”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEKVyfsYnuM
• Enhypen performing “Into the I-LAND”,  “Walk the Line”,  “Given-Taken” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoyhFtZBAz4
• Stray Kids performing “Victory Song” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1QMXlDbUJ0
• Treasure performing “MMM”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhHuNI8lX7A

MORE VIDEO AVAIABLE AT: Mnet K-POP – YouTube

After successfully wrapping up 2020 MAMA, Kim Hyun Soo, head of the Convention & Live Entertainment Business Division at CJ ENM said, “2020 MAMA wrote history taking the show virtual for the first time. 2020 has underlined the fact that the music industry is a powerful, yet adaptable beast – and 2020 MAMA truly showed its full potential. 2020 MAMA brought together fans all over the world to witness the groundbreaking numbers by the best, most talked about musicians produced with the most advanced technology in the history of MAMA. It is truly an honor to see 2020 MAMA’s legacy as the most celebrated year-end award show for artists and fans alike take another giant leap.”

**FULL WINNERS LIST:

BTS once again took home four of the main awards tonight, sweeping ‘Artist of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Album of the Year’, ‘Worldwide Icon of the Year’. Fans were especially surprised as BTS’ Papa Mochi, James Corden, presented BTS with their first big win – ‘Album of the Year’.

2020 MAMA: ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF TOP 4 AWARDS

ALBUM OF THE YEAR : BTS <MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 >, presented by James Corden

Member SUGA, who could not make it personally recovering over his shoulder surgery, said his acceptance speech over the phone, “I am actually watching live. I first and foremost want to say thank you to our fans who gave us Album of the Year. This is meaningful because it means that this was the most loved album of the year. We are thankful that a lot of people loved our album. We really worked hard on it in the States. I am working hard to recover, so don’t worry about me. A lot of people have been calling me and telling me that they are enjoying MAMA – even if I am not there – but I am definitely there in spirit. Thank you again – I love you Army.”

WORLDWIDE ICON OF THE YEAR : BTS

In winning Worldwide Icon of the Year, RM of BTS said, “Shout out to our Army all over the world, in your room, in your house… I hope my truth and my mind can convey through this little paper thing [pointing to mask]. As we think of the world, I think about how big the world really is. Of course the world is big but when it comes to music and love, the world is not that big – it’s actually small. Throughout this year, thanks to your love and support, we can feel your love like its right beside us – right in our mind and we are also connected. To our worldwide Army, you made this award, gave this award to us, and I hope that you can stay safe [so we can] meet in person, see each other’s eyes and say we love you to each other ASAP. We love you!”

SONG OF THE YEAR : BTS <DYNAMITE>

RM said “Thank you so much. There so much to say. MAMA was the award ceremony that we really wanted to attend when we were rookies. But now that we are receiving such a big award, it really makes me emotional and I am deeply moved. We did not expect this much love for the song <Dynamite>. Sometimes life is like the song <Dynamite>, and sometimes like the song <Life Goes On>… time will fly and tomorrow will come. We really hope to meet you again soon!”

ARTIST OF THE YEAR : BTS

J-HOPE said, “Big thanks to Army, who is watching at this time. I am truly grateful that we are able to come here each year and perform for you. A lot of things have changed this year, but my gratitude remains constant. Every step BTS takes, every growth along the way – we hear about how great our fans are. I want to stress that our Army is the reason we are able to make this acceptance speech and perform on stage. I don’t say this enough, but I would like to take a moment to thank the rest of the band. Because of you, I was not lonely, or sad – we all did good this year, I love you! Especially SUGA, get well soon – wish you were here, this award is not complete without you.

Jimin added, “I want to say thank you to all our Big Hit family, our family and friends, our fans… We worked especially hard this year, to the point where I can’t remember how it all happen. A lot of complex emotions, sadness, happiness, anger, etc. filled this year – but we made it through. We will be here next year, with our fans.”

V: “I also want to add that we are thankful for our staff, including our managers, who always wake us up, security team, everyone.”

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