The '2025 MAMA AWARDS' took place on the 29th at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium. At the event, the group Stray Kids and singer G-Dragon each won the grand prize. aespa proved their influence once again by winning three awards.

The event started at 7:30 PM, with actress Kim Hye-soo serving as the host. However, this ceremony was held in a calmer and more solemn atmosphere than usual due to the large fire disaster that occurred on the 26th in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong. The fire resulted in 128 deaths, 83 injuries, and approximately 150 people reported missing.

CJ ENM canceled the red carpet event and held the main ceremony on a reduced scale. Kim Hye-soo expressed her condolences, saying, "I sincerely offer my deepest sympathy to everyone who suffered great wounds and lost their loved ones due to this sudden accident."

G-Dragon won the 'Artist of the Year' award and also took home awards for 'Best Male Artist' and 'Best Dance Performance Male Solo,' achieving a total of three awards. Receiving the trophy from Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, he said, "I am truly honored to receive this award from my eternal idol, Brother Chow Yun-fat."

Stray Kids won the 'Album of the Year' award. Leader Bang Chan said in his acceptance speech, "I can't believe I am receiving the grand prize at 'MAMA,' a stage I have wanted to stand on since I was a trainee watching on TV."

aespa won three awards in the categories of 'Best Choreography,' 'Best Dance Performance Female Group,' and 'Best Female Group.' They expressed their gratitude to fans, saying, "Thanks to many people, we were able to present great work with a united appearance."

The Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' won the 'Music Visionary of the Year' award. Director Maggie Kang conveyed her condolences, stating, "We feel like we made this film for K-pop fans around the world."

The list of winners at the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' is as follows:

- Artist of the Year: G-Dragon
- Album of the Year: Stray Kids
- Best Female Group: aespa
- Best OST: 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST Huntrix - 'GOLDEN'
- Worldwide K-Coners Choice: Zerobaseone
- Breakthrough Artist: All Day Project
- Favorite Asian Artist: JO1
- Music Visionary of the Year: 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'
- Olive Young K-Beauty Artist: Hats2Hats
- Best Dance Performance Female Group: aespa
- Best Male Artist: G-Dragon
- Super Stage Artist: Tomorrow X Together
- Best Choreography: aespa
- Favorite Rising Artist: Izuna
- Best Dance Performance Male Solo: G-Dragon

The '2025 MAMA AWARDS' concluded its two-day journey emphasizing the power of music under the theme 'Support Hong Kong.' Various artists took the stage to deliver messages of comfort and healing through music.

CJ ENM stated, "We express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the fire accident in Hong Kong," and added, "We believe in the healing and solidarity power of music."

Stars attending the event coordinated their dress code in neutral colors and conveyed messages hoping for a swift recovery from the Hong Kong fire disaster. The '2025 MAMA AWARDS' will be remembered as a place to share pain and deliver hope through the power of music.