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Upon the release of behind-the-scenes MAMA 2018 photo today, netizens have expressed their sentiments on the nostalgic photo. The picture consisted GOT7, Wanna One, BTS, Roy Kim, Song Joong Ki, Lee Mi Kyung (CJ Vice Chairman), Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae.
Some netizens expressed:
1. "It's like a previous life.. Crying."
2. " so good, everyone looks happy"
3. "It's a group of 4 and there are a lot of people hahahaha"
4. "It's a nostalgic time, those were fun"
5. "There are many, but that time was more fun"
6. "Why do I miss it? It's still good, but it's something missing"
To the netizens' surprise, the photo brought back feelings of nostalgia, as MAMA 2018 was a prominent event in K-Pop history due to its energizing performances and notable awards. Fans were flooded with memories upon the photo's release, as they too have their own good remembrances about the award show.
Not only does it bring back memories for fans to remember, but also to notice how the interaction between K-Pop Idols was more intact in that time, without social distancing. For the netizens, the photo was a recollection of how the artists worked together to perform in the stage and giving fans their best.
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Going back for a recap in 2018, there were a lot of nominees in the event, garnering notable awards such as 'Artist of the Year', 'Song of the Year', etc.
A Memorable Setup - Dividing the Show Awarding into Three Parts
The awarding was held at Korea, Japan and Hong Kong.
The event started in Korea, where it premiered to grant the Best New Artist awards to Stray Kids and IZ*ONE respectively. Wanna One received the DDP Best Trend award, while four awards were granted to HYBE Labels, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, to founder Bank Shi Hyuk, Pdogg as producer, Son Sung Deuk in choreography and MU:E as art director.
In Japan, the second event continued its progression for MAMA 2018'S Fans' Choice Awards. The performing lineup consists of boy groups BTS, MONSTA X, NU'EST W, Stray Kids and Wanna One. Girl groups in the lineup gets joined in by IZ*ONE, MAMAMOO and TWICE.
The awards followed through:
1. Favorite Music Video - BTS's 'IDOL'
2. Favorite Male Dance Artist - BTS
3. Favorite Female Dance Artist - TWICE
4. Favorite Dance Artist Japan - Bullet Train
5. MAMA Style in Music Award - MONSTA X
6. Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 - BLACKPINK, BTS, GOT7, MAMAMOO, MONSTA X, NCT 127, NU'EST W, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, Wanna One
7. Worldwide Icon of the Year - BTS
For the performances, the event in Hong Kong consisted artists such as soloists Chungha, Changmo, BewhY, Heize, JJ Lin, Mommy Son, Nafla, Sunmi, Yoon Mi Rae, Swings, The Quiett, Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, Palo Alto, and Roy Kim. In the group lineup, it involves BTS, IZ*ONE, Momoland, Oh My Girl, SEVENTEEN, Wanna One and WJSN.
In its final awarding, the winners were granted with the said awards:
1. "I Seoul U" Appreciation Plaque (given during red carpet): BTS
2. Best Unit: Wanna One Triple Position
3. Best Vocal Performance Solo: Heize
4. Best OST: SEVENTEEN - "A-TEEN"
5. New Asian Artist: IZ*ONE
6. Mwave Global Choice: BTS
7. Best Dance Performance Female Group: TWICE
8. TikTok Most Popular Artist: GOT7
9. Best Hip Hop & Urban Music: Zico - "Soulmate" (featuring IU)
10. Best Band Performance: Hyukoh - "Love Ya!"
11. Inspiration Award: Janet Jackson
12. Best Asian Style: BTS
13. Discovery of the Year: MOMOLAND
14. Best Male Artist: Roy Kim
15. Best Dance Performance Solo: Chungha
16. TikTok Best Music Video: BTS's "IDOL"
17. Best Vocal Performance Group: iKON
18. Best Asian Artist: Peck Palitchoke (Thailand), Afgan (Indonesia), Huong Tram (Vietnam), Da Pump (Japan), JJ Lin (Mandarin)
19. Best Female Group: TWICE
20. Best Dance Performance Male Group: SEVENTEEN
21. Best Female Artist: Sunmi
22. Best Male Group: Wanna One
23. Album of the Year: BTS - "Love Yourself: Tear"
24. Song of the Year: TWICE - "What Is Love?"
25. Artist of the Year: BTS
With all of these memorable events, it would surely be the experience of a lifetime for every K-Pop fan.
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Written by Israel Miller
