Actor Park Bo-gum is set to shine once again as the host of the 2025 MAMA Awards, marking his seventh time leading Asia’s biggest K-pop ceremony.
On October 29, CJ ENM officially announced that Park Bo-gum will serve as the host for Day 1 of the 2025 MAMA Awards, which will be held on November 28 and 29 at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
This year’s ceremony is being promoted under the theme “MAMA AWARDS: CHAPTER 1,” and Park Bo-gum will open the event with his trademark warmth and charisma.
Seven-Year Journey as the Face of MAMA
Park Bo-gum’s connection with MAMA goes back to 2017, when he first took the stage as host. Since then, he has appeared at nearly every edition — including 2018, 2019, and 2022–2024 — making 2025 his seventh appearance.
He has been part of many of the award show’s historic milestones, from the rebranding of MAMA to its first-ever U.S. debut in 2024. Park has hosted events held in Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo Dome, bringing his signature elegance and professionalism to audiences across Asia.
Fans and industry insiders alike have praised Park for his poised stage presence, fluent English and Korean delivery, and natural rapport with artists, making him one of the most beloved hosts in K-pop award history.
The 2025 MAMA Awards: What to Expect
The 2025 MAMA Awards will once again gather top global artists, idol groups, and producers to celebrate K-pop’s global influence.
This year’s event will feature new performance categories and stages highlighting AI innovation in music, cross-genre collaborations, and emerging 5th-generation K-pop stars.
In addition to Park Bo-gum’s hosting on Day 1, CJ ENM is expected to announce another major celebrity host for Day 2, continuing the tradition of dual-host stages that have become a MAMA trademark.
A Truly Global Celebration
The 2025 MAMA Awards will be broadcast live through Mnet Plus and multiple global streaming platforms, allowing fans from over 200 countries to tune in simultaneously.
The decision to hold the ceremony in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium reflects MAMA’s ongoing goal to expand beyond borders and connect fans worldwide through music.
As Park Bo-gum takes the stage once again, fans are already expressing excitement online, calling him “the heart of MAMA” and praising his “grace and genuine warmth.”
With MAMA returning to one of Asia’s most dynamic cities and Park Bo-gum back as its trusted host, the 2025 edition promises to be one of the most memorable celebrations of K-pop yet.
Editor’s Insight: The “Park Bo-gum Effect” and the Unshakable Standard of MAMA
There is a reason why, in an industry that moves at the breakneck speed of K-pop, Park Bo-gum remains the constant. Watching him prepare for his seventh turn as the host of the 2025 MAMA Awards feels less like a repeat performance and more like a homecoming for the entire genre. What strikes me most about his tenure is his ability to navigate the transition from the “Mnet Asian Music Awards” to the global “MAMA Awards” without losing his signature warmth. Whether he’s standing in the Tokyo Dome or the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, he treats the global audience of 200 countries with the same intimate sincerity.