BTS member Jimin won big at the 2024 MAMA Awards held in Osaka, Japan, on Friday even though he was absent from the event because he is currently serving his military duty.

Finally, the best was saved for last: J.Y.P. received the Inspiring Achievement Award. Known for his sometimes campy escapades (he’s in on the joke), he showed why he’s considered a legend. The 52-year-old runs one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world, but you can tell his first love is performing.

The 2024 MAMA Awards is going international with ceremonies in Los Angeles and Japan for its 25th anniversary. The three-day event will air exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. This year’s MAMA Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday (Nov.

The ceremony takes place in the United States for the first time in its 25-year history — here's how to watch the three-day show without a VPN.

The MAMA Awards, a major global platform for k-pop also known as the Grammys of Asia, will stream live exclusively on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. and other territories.

K-pop stars gathered at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Saturday to see who would win in the 2024 MAMA awards. (Nov. 23)