Ahead of the arrival of the new edition of the MAMA Awards, check out the most iconic performances from the awards show!
The newest edition of the MAMA Awards (formerly known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards) is just around the corner! K-pop fans can now get ready for the grandiose event, which starts tomorrow, the 29th, and will end the next day, on November 30th.
In addition to the important awards, the award, which emerged in 1999 and is considered one of the biggest in the Korean music industry, features several iconic performances that are remembered to this day for their unexpected collaborations or even for unusual performances that have become major milestones. .
So, in preparation for the new edition, we’ve put together five unforgettable MAMA performances for you to look back on. Check the list!
1. CL & 2NE1 (2015)
On November 2nd, CL took the MAMA stage to perform ‘Hello Bitches’ live for the first time, a song that also featured an introduction of ‘The Baddest Female’, a song that marked the artist’s solo debut.
Even so, the presentation brought a pleasant surprise, since Good🇧🇷 Dara and minzy appeared next to CL without any prior notice to the group’s fans, thus forming 2NE1 and allowing the performances of ‘FIRE’ and the iconic ‘I Am the Best’ to take place. Watch!
2. Troublemaker (2013)
Marking Troublemaker’s second MAMA performance, the edition that was presented on November 22, featured hyunaand hyunseung singing and dancing to ‘Now’ from their Chemistry EP.
Like the song’s MV (which won the 19+ label for its sensual references), the presentation featured allusions to criminals Bonnie and Clyde, in addition to ending with an unforgettable kiss from the duo. Watch!
3. G-Dragon & Taeyang (2014)
Held on December 4th, the presentation of G-Dragon and taeyang featured three iconic songs: ‘Eyes, Nose, Lips’, ‘Good Boy’ and Fantastic Baby’, where the performance stood out for the incredible stage presence of the duo, in addition to the light show that the fans provided with their lightsticks.
In addition, the presentation featured a freestyle rap by G-Dragon at the beginning of ‘Good Boy’, which featured some sarcastic statements about the event. Remember!
4. Taemin & Sunmi (2017)
Taeminfrom SHINee, and soloist sunmi perform in pairs through the concept ‘fatal temptation’, where without even touching each other, they conveyed the message that the concept should pass, becoming one of the most unforgettable presentations of the award.
It is worth remembering that the performance held on December 1 had individual songs by each of the idols: ‘Move’ and ‘Gashina’. Remember!
5. BTS (2016)
On December 2, boy group BTS took the stage at MAMA to perform ‘Blood Sweat&Tears, Driving ARMYs Crazy’.
Still, before singing the most recent single at the time, the boys had the performance of ‘Boys Meets Evil Part.1’ and ‘Boy Meets Evil Part.2’ performed by j-hope and Jimin who played with colors, dance moves and even blindfolds to deliver a unique concept. Look!
BONUS: MAMAMOO (2018)
In the 2018 edition, the MAMAMOO members took to the stage to show their individual brilliance, that’s why, moonbyul sang her solo single ‘SELFISH’ with chaewonex-IZ*ONE and current leader of LE SSERAFIM, as well as hwasawho performed ‘Above Live’ in an iconic red look.
Still, the group wouldn’t be complete without Wheein who played ‘Easy’ and Solar who took a pole dancing bar to the awards stage to perform the choreography of ‘Cleopatra’, proving that this presentation could not be left out of the list. Look!
Source: Recreio
