From Red Carpet Cancellation To Banning Flashy Effects, All The Changes Made To MAMA Awards After Hong Kong Fire!
The organisers revealed that the event would happen on November 28 and 29 but with a few changes.
K-pop fans eagerly wait for the MAMA Awards every year because it is one of the grandest events. But just two days before the 2025 show, a heartbreaking fire tore through a residential area in Hong Kong. The tragedy happened only about twenty kilometres from Kai Tak Stadium and turned excitement into silence. Many wondered if the MAMA award show should still take place. However, after important discussion, the organisers revealed that the event would happen on the scheduled days November 28 and 29 but with a few changes. The red carpet would be cancelled, and the entire show would carry a calm and respectful feeling.
Here’s A List Of Changes Made To MAMA Awards After Tragic Hong Kong Fire
This year, there will be no flashing fire effects, no exploding stages, and no colourful pyrotechnics. The show will start with a quiet message of support for Hong Kong and a moment to remember those who lost everything. Many performances have been toned down.
[#2025MAMA] VIEWING GUIDE NOTICE
We will cancel RED CAPRET of 2025 MAMA AWARDS, and the main awards ceremony will be broadcast live as planned.
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— MAMA AWARDS (@MnetMAMA) November 27, 2025
Further, organisers explained that music can heal and bring people together even on dark days. Hence, they decided that the award show will take place and unite everyone. Many K-pop idols and their companies have already sent large donations to help directly to the victims and rescue teams.
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Earlier, fans wanted the award show to get cancelled or postponed. But now everyone around the world has taken to their social media and expressed their understanding with the organisers. Since the news came out, fans asked the artists to stay safe and strong and wished well for victims. Well, even though the changes have been made, fans’ love for K-pop idols will be the same and they are already gearing up to support them.
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First Published: November 28, 2025 2:33 PM
