The MAMA Awards 2025 will be held in Hong Kong on November 28-29, but in a significantly shortened and discreet format. This decision was made due to the tragic fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex, which claimed the lives of at least 65 people and left hundreds missing.. The organizers expressed their condolences and stated that the ceremony would take place, but its concept would change significantly, Suspilne writes..

Organizer CJ ENM confirmed the event, emphasizing that the current award will be held under the slogan " The company announced donations for victims and said the show should be a space of honor, not a spectacle.

" MAMA Awards 2025 will make every effort and show great responsibility until the very end,"

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As part of the changes, organizers canceled the red carpet and moved the start of the broadcast to begin the ceremony with a minute of silence. They are also considering the possibility of abandoning the live broadcast and leaving only the recording.

The MAMA team clarified that they will remove stage effects with fire and pyrotechnics, and the artists’ costumes will be darker. In addition, the option of holding the event without spectators is being discussed..

Actors Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fat have already canceled their participation in the ceremony.. Despite this, most of the guest artists arrived in Hong Kong, including Stray Kids, G-Dragon, TXT, Ive, I-DLE, Enhypen, Super Junior, Aespa, Riize and Treasure. Some of the performers also donated funds to the Hong Kong Red Cross.

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The decision to hold the award is also related to the position of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, which has significant commitments and investments in the project. If the ceremony was cancelled, fines of more than 30 billion won (20 thousand 355 US dollars) could be applied..

Despite this, social networks criticize the continuation of preparations for MAMA, because other cultural events in the city are postponed. X users call it "

MAMA Awards is one of the largest music awards in Asia, which has been organized by CJ ENM since 1999.. The ceremony initially focused on music videos, but has since grown into a massive event with dozens of nominations.. Since 2010, the award has been held in different cities in Asia and is available for viewing online around the world..

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This year the award has drawn criticism in Ukraine as well.. Social media users reacted negatively to the decision to broadcast the ceremony in Russia on the IVI platform, which the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting included in the list of services of the aggressor state in 2023.

The fire that prompted the changes to the MAMA Awards broke out on November 26 at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po.. The buildings consist of eight blocks and almost two thousand apartments, home to about 4,800 people. At least 65 people were killed, including a firefighter.

Another 45 victims are in critical condition, 279 people are considered missing. The danger level has been raised to the highest, and police have detained three people on suspicion of manslaughter..