From BIGBANG to LNGSHOT: 2026 MAMA AWARDS Lineup Spans Generations

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS will bring together K-pop artists from across generations, from BIGBANG, celebrating its 20th anniversary, to rookie groups Hearts2Hearts and LNGSHOT.

Organizers have announced the second wave of performers for the two-day ceremony, scheduled for November 20 and 21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.

The newly confirmed lineup joins 12 acts previously announced. Added names include BIGBANG, CL, Hwasa, IVE, TREASURE, WOODZ, Hearts2Hearts, ALLDAY PROJECT, izna, &TEAM, LNGSHOT, MODYSSEY, KO1KEYZ, and Mnet's "Street World Fighter: Director's War."

The lineup spans multiple generations of K-pop. BIGBANG marks its 20th anniversary this year, while CL, a member of 2NE1, debuted 17 years ago. Rookie groups Hearts2Hearts, LNGSHOT and MODYSSEY will also take part. Solo artists Hwasa and WOODZ, along with "Street World Fighter: Director's War," a competition featuring performance directors responsible for choreography and stage production, add to the range of performers.

Chapter 1 on November 20 will feature ALLDAY PROJECT, CL, Hearts2Hearts, LNGSHOT, MODYSSEY, "Street World Fighter: Director's War," and TREASURE. Chapter 2 on November 21 will bring BIGBANG, Hwasa, IVE, izna, KO1KEYZ, WOODZ, and &TEAM to the stage.

"We're preparing an event where artists and fans around the world can discover and experience the power of music while connecting beyond time and space," a CJ ENM representative said. "We hope fans will look forward to the performances."