For the first time in its 25-year history, the MAMA Awards (Mnet Asian Music Awards) is bringing its K-pop extravaganza to the U.S. The highly anticipated event kicks off on Nov. 21 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and continues in Japan from Nov. 22 to 23. Here’s how you can stream the three-day show online without the need for a VPN.
2024 MAMA Awards: Date, Time, and How to Stream
The 25th annual MAMA Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 21, starting at 7 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET (Nov. 22 at noon KST). Red carpet coverage begins earlier at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (Nov. 22 at 9 p.m. KST). The event will continue in Japan at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Nov. 22 and 23, with the time difference being 17 hours ahead of California.
Fans in the U.S. and internationally can watch the MAMA Awards for free on Samsung TV Plus, via FAST channel #1535. The event streams exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, which is accessible on Samsung devices through the app or the web at Samsungtvplus.com. You can also stream it with a Samsung.com account — no VPN is needed.
2024 MAMA Awards: Schedule and Performances
On Nov. 21, the Los Angeles event will feature performances by Anderson .Paak and producer J.Y. Park, along with girl group Illit (making their U.S. debut), Katseye, TWS, Young Posse, and Riize.
In Japan, the Nov. 22 lineup includes Boynextdoor, Enhypen, IVE, Izna, Lee Young Ji, Me:I, Tomorrow x Together, Treasure, and Plave. On the final day (Nov. 23), performances will include (G) I-DLE, Aespa, Bibi, G-Dragon, Ini, Meovv, Seventeen, and Zerobaseone.
How to Stream the 2024 MAMA Awards without Samsung Devices
You do not need a Samsung TV or phone to watch the 2024 MAMA Awards. Anyone with a Samsung.com account can log into Samsungtvplus.com online and enjoy the event. If you have a Samsung device, you can easily access the show through the Samsung TV Plus app — and once again, no VPN is required.
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