K-Pop — Entry No. 0850
마마 어워즈
mama-awards · noun
마마 어워즈
mama-awards
[mah-mah ah-we-udeu]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The Mnet Asian Music Awards, one of South Korea’s most prestigious annual award ceremonies celebrating K-Pop, K-Drama, and Asian entertainment. MAMA features elaborate performances, awards for rookie and veteran artists, and is broadcast live across Asia with massive international viewership.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
BTS has won numerous Album of the Year awards at MAMA, while BLACKPINK became the first female group to win multiple artist awards. aespa and NewJeans regularly perform stunning stages at MAMA, while veteran groups like SEVENTEEN and EXO continue dominating nomination lists. The awards show is known for explosive performances and international recognition.
Example Sentences
방탄소년단이 마마 어워즈에서 3개 상을 탔다.
bangtanso-nyeon-dan-i mama aueodeu-eseo se-gae sang-eul tass-da.
BTS won 3 awards at MAMA (major accomplishment).
마마는 아시아 최대 음악 시상식이다.
mama-neun asija choe-dae eumag si-sang-sig-i-da.
MAMA is Asia’s biggest music awards show (prestigious platform).
신인상을 받는 것은 큰 영예다.
sin-in-sang-eul bad-neun geot-eun keun yeong-ye-da.
Winning the Rookie Award at MAMA is a great honor (major career milestone).
⚠️ Don’t use mama-awards when…
MAMA’s voting includes physical album sales, streams, and fan votes weighted differently. High streaming doesn’t guarantee awards.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Features celebrities attending major awards ceremonies.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — Won multiple awards at MAMA 2023 including Best New Female Artist.
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