It Is Official: Park Bo-Gum And Jeon Somi To Return As Hosts For MAMA Awards

The highly-anticipated 2023 MAMA Awards are just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting updates. Meeting those expectations, the entertainment company CJ E&M made an official announcement on November 2 regarding this year’s show hosts. As per their Instagram post, the 2023 MAMA Awards will be hosted by singer and rapper Jeon Somi and actor Park Bo-Gum. The MAMA Awards have long been celebrated for their recognition of exceptional accomplishments in the K-pop music industry.

Jeon Somi, the solo artist known for her trend-setting style, left a memorable mark as a host at the 2022 MAMA Awards. For the upcoming 2023 MAMA Awards, Jeon Somi will host Chapter 1, the opening night, infusing the event with her signature positive energy and encouraging global fans to come together and share in the excitement.

Actor Park Bo-Gum, who previously hosted the MAMA Awards in 2017, is making a return to guide Chapter 2, the second night of the ceremony. Park Bo-gum has been a constant presence in the MAMA Awards journey, and his return as a host promises to showcase his exceptional talents and positive influence on the grand stage of K-pop’s most significant night.

Shim Joon Beom, who holds a significant position as the head of CJ ENM’s music content division, expressed his thoughts on this selection. He mentioned, “I think those two, who participated in the first year of the rebranding of MAMA Awards, are truly the right fit as icons who convey the value and message of the awards ceremony. As we have foreshadowed an interactive stage where people can empathise and come together through K-pop this year, we plan to introduce some new technologies to communicate with the global audience in a new way and present a variety of entertainment,” reports Soompi.

The theme for this year’s ceremony is “ONE I BORN.” This concept symbolises the convergence of “I,” representing an entity with boundless potential, with MAMA, resulting in a harmonious “ONE” born from positive energy. This concept underscores the unification of individual potential and collective positivity.

The MAMA Awards are renowned for their exceptional production quality and iconic performances that bring each year’s K-pop scene to a remarkable climax. With a lineup of top-tier performing artists and hosts, this year’s ceremony is expected to be filled with entertainment and positive vibes. The event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of SAMSUNG Galaxy and will be accessible for live streaming on multiple global platforms, including CJ ENM’s music channel Mnet, and its official YouTube channels, namely Mnet K-POP, Mnet TV, M2, and KCON official.

The 2023 MAMA Awards are scheduled to take place at the prestigious Tokyo Dome on November 28 and 29. The ceremonies will be broadcast live on November 28 and 29 at 6 p.m. KST, allowing fans and enthusiasts worldwide to be part of this grand celebration of K-pop excellence.