: British superstar Ed Sheeran performed a special mash-up of "Bad Habits" and "Shivers," emphasizing the awards' global reach.
For a deeper dive into the full list of winners and legendary stages, you can explore the recap by CJ ENM or detailed performance highlights from k-popped! .
: After three years, the group reunited for a special performance, a major highlight for long-term fans.
: Despite being unable to attend due to mandatory 10-day quarantine restrictions upon their return from Los Angeles, BTS achieved a historic "all-kill." They won all four Daesangs for the third consecutive year: Artist of the Year Song of the Year ("Butter") Album of the Year ( BE ) Worldwide Icon of the Year
: The event heavily spotlighted the "Fourth Generation" of K-pop. The opening performance, " BlooM The Sound ," featured a collaboration between representative members of leading new-gen groups: Hyunjin (Stray Kids), Yeji (ITZY), Karina (aespa), Heeseung (ENHYPEN), Yeonjun (TXT), and Wooyoung (ATEEZ). Performance Highlights
: MAMA 2021 introduced a major change in how winners were selected. To better reflect professional artistry and global impact, the major Daesang categories—Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year—removed fan voting from their criteria, relying instead on data and a panel of expert judges.
Dinamika - M.a.m.a. 2021
: British superstar Ed Sheeran performed a special mash-up of "Bad Habits" and "Shivers," emphasizing the awards' global reach.
For a deeper dive into the full list of winners and legendary stages, you can explore the recap by CJ ENM or detailed performance highlights from k-popped! . Dinamika M.A.M.A. 2021
: After three years, the group reunited for a special performance, a major highlight for long-term fans. : British superstar Ed Sheeran performed a special
: Despite being unable to attend due to mandatory 10-day quarantine restrictions upon their return from Los Angeles, BTS achieved a historic "all-kill." They won all four Daesangs for the third consecutive year: Artist of the Year Song of the Year ("Butter") Album of the Year ( BE ) Worldwide Icon of the Year : After three years, the group reunited for
: The event heavily spotlighted the "Fourth Generation" of K-pop. The opening performance, " BlooM The Sound ," featured a collaboration between representative members of leading new-gen groups: Hyunjin (Stray Kids), Yeji (ITZY), Karina (aespa), Heeseung (ENHYPEN), Yeonjun (TXT), and Wooyoung (ATEEZ). Performance Highlights
: MAMA 2021 introduced a major change in how winners were selected. To better reflect professional artistry and global impact, the major Daesang categories—Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year—removed fan voting from their criteria, relying instead on data and a panel of expert judges.