MAMA 2026 Announces First Lineup for November Show

The MAMA Awards are back and as big as ever! This year, the show is split into two days, with Chapter 1 on November 20th, and Chapter 2 on November 21st. MAMA have announced some artists performing on both days, see the list below!
Chapter 1 (November 20th)

Chapter 1 will feature ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, and RESCENE, a mix of both power rookies and established groups.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE have had a huge year, debuting in January this year after being formed through the show Boys Planet II. Another group who have had a milestone year have been RESCENE, who saw themselves shoot to stardom and have their old songs top the charts!
Enhypen have also had one of their best years, despite having an uncertain year following the departure of their member, Heeseung. Despite this, they have had a record-breaking year and tour.
Finally, BABYMONSTER have had a very successful year, with back to back releases and a world tour, with huge concerts in Japan!
Chapter 2 (November 21st)

Chapter 2 sees a star studded line up, with rookie and veteran artists alike, consisting of CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, TWICE’s Nayeon, and ZEROBASEONE.
CORTIS have had a huge year, with multiple comebacks, a tour and a movie to top it off. The group have also been invited to many events such as fashion weeks across the globe, and have also teased a world tour coming soon.
LE SSERAFIM are currently embarking on their world tour, following a busy year of comebacks, their most recent being in collaboration with Overwatch.
ZEROBASEONE are notably down in members, following the departure of multiple members at the beginning of the year following contract expirations. However, the group have had a very successful year and a new sound.
Finally, Nayeon of Twice will have a solo performance. The most veteran artist so far on the list, fans are excited to see how her solo stage will be.
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