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Posted by Sophie-Ha Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8,271

The 2024 MAMA expands to Los Angeles, leaving Korean netizens questioning the unexpected location choice

AKP STAFF

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), one of the most prestigious K-pop award shows, has announced Los Angeles as one of its new host locations for the upcoming awards ceremony.

While MAMA has long been known for its international reach, with past events held in major cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, the addition of LA has sparked mixed reactions from Korean Netizens.

Netizens in online communities are questioning the sudden inclusion of Los Angeles, with many wondering why MAMA chose this particular city. Some fans expressed confusion, asking, "What's up with MAMA's locations?" Many feel the choice seems random, especially considering MAMA’s strong ties to Asia, where the event has traditionally been rooted.

Korean netizens commented:


"Why can't they just do it in Korea?"

"What's the difference between this and KCON now?"

"Why go all the way to LA?"

"Geez why are they doing this?"

"Just do it in Korea."

"They are making this award show into some world tour or something."

"Why are they holding the MAMA in LA?"

"This is nonsense."

"Having it in Japan is ridiculous enough but LA is just..."


"Mnet ASIAN Music Awards... LA isn't Asia."

"This isn't a KCON... Why are they having it in LA?"

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