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Lee Dae Hwi and Choi Mina‑soo to Host MAMA Awards Red Carpet in Japan
✍️ Chosunbiz
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 09:15 AM
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K‑pop idols Lee Dae Hwi and Choi Mina‑soo have been announced as the red‑carpet hosts for the upcoming MAMA Awards ceremony in Japan.
Lee Dae Hwi and Choi Mina‑soo will serve as the official hosts of the red‑carpet segment for the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) when the ceremony is staged in Japan. The announcement was made by the event’s organizers, confirming the pair’s role in welcoming artists and guests on the carpet.
MAMA Awards, an annual pan‑Asian music celebration, brings together performers from across the continent to recognize achievements in the industry. The ceremony rotates its host country each year, and this edition marks its first full‑scale event on Japanese soil.
The selection of two prominent Korean entertainers underscores the event’s cross‑border appeal and the continued collaboration between the Korean pop industry and its Asian audiences. Their presence is expected to add star power and fluency in both Korean and English during the international broadcast.
MAMA Awards, an annual pan‑Asian music celebration, brings together performers from across the continent to recognize achievements in the industry. The ceremony rotates its host country each year, and this edition marks its first full‑scale event on Japanese soil.
The selection of two prominent Korean entertainers underscores the event’s cross‑border appeal and the continued collaboration between the Korean pop industry and its Asian audiences. Their presence is expected to add star power and fluency in both Korean and English during the international broadcast.