Ahn Hyo Seop returns as Jinu
Taking up the microphone, Ahn Hyo Seop stated, “Bear in mind this voice. You gave me my soul again. Our international Ok-Pop followers gathered at MAMA at this time and your power fills the evening with a quiet glow. Tonight you gave me gentle and now I will give it to you. Might the celebs of affection shine softly in your nights. And my the music information us into a greater tomorrow. Braveness, hope, and their actual me… braveness arises if you actually see and hope spreads, if you dream. Our music will shine to be seen tonight.”“Tonight, my voice spreads quietly for you, for this metropolis and for the celebs. And now, my associates are right here, and its their time to make the world shine.”BOYNEXTDOOR’s company introduced, “As a result of cutting down of the 2025 MAMA Awards, BOYNEXTDOOR will not take part within the efficiency scheduled for at this time. We ask for followers’ beneficiant understanding.” PLEDIS echoed for TWS, “TWS won’t be taking part within the efficiency scheduled for at this time,” shattering expectations for this multimedia fusion of dwell idols and animated demons.
Star-studded lineup vanishes in sensitivity name
The dream ensemble-BOYNEXTDOOR’s magnetic Leehan, RIIZE’s Wonbin, TWS’s Shinyu, ZEROBASEONE’s powerhouse Park Gun-wook and Han Yu-jin-was set to channel Saja Boys’ brooding grim reaper aesthetic, full with holographic results, fiery choreography, and darkish lyrics syncing the OST’s UK chart blitz (‘Golden’ clinging to No. 6 after 23 weeks). Mnet promos hyped the “Surprise Stage” as Ok-pop’s boldest animated crossover, teased with intense rehearsals mixing actual charisma and supernatural edge-now misplaced amid thematic clashes like “burning worlds” post-fire. Each teams electrified Day 1 on November 28, amplifying the heartbreak.
Infernal blaze forces international Ok-pop mourning
The pivot stems from November 26’s catastrophic fireplace at Wang Fuk Court docket, Hong Kong’s 32-story Tai Po residential tower-raging by means of 20+ flooring, trapping lots of in smoke and flames for Hong Kong’s deadliest inferno since 2008, claiming 128 lives and injuring 79 with tolls presumably rising. MAMA Park Bo-gum led silences, artists donned black ribbons (Enhypen, Rose throughout daesangs), crimson carpets evaporated, fireplace results/clothes banned.
Fandom grief meets resilient hope
International followers lament the milestone-Saja Boys’ reaper idea amplifying OST mania-but champion the compassionate determination, buzzing about M Countdown or fan con revivals. Companies plead understanding; the subdued ceremony embodies solidarity, prayers surging for Hong Kong’s restoration as Ok-pop unites in grief.