[Dispatch=Lee Myung-ju] BIGBANG will take the stage at this year's MAMA AWARDS.

CJ ENM unveiled the second lineup of artists for the "2026 MAMA AWARDS" on the 16th. A total of 14 teams including male and female groups, soloists, and performance directors.

Including the first lineup, a record number of artists from a single region will attend. ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and 11 other teams have confirmed their appearance.

BIGBANG is the first to perform. They will appear at the Chapter 2 concert held on the 21st of next month at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan. They will showcase their perfect chemistry honed through touring.

Last year, G-Dragon won four awards, proving his enduring popularity. He was named Artist of the Year, Male Singer, and was included in Fans' Choice Top 10 Male.

At the awards ceremony, a complete BIGBANG stage was announced. At the time, he said, "BIGBANG will reach its 20th anniversary. Next year, I'll come with my friends to have a party so we won't be lonely."

In addition to BIGBANG, CL from "2NE1," Hearts2Hearts, IVE, Izna, Koikids, LNGSHOT, Modyssey, TREASURE, Wooze, &TEAM, Hwasa, and All Day Project were invited.

Participants in Mnet's "Street Woofer: Directors War" ahead of the final live broadcast will also grace the event. They include Shimizu, Casper, Nine, Lenan, Bada, and Jung Min-jun.

The "MAMA AWARDS" will present an unimaginable musical journey that transcends the past, present, and future of K-pop under the concept of "Music Interstellar."

An official said, "We will showcase an 'all generation' stage by bringing together artists from diverse generations and genres that run through K-pop history."

Meanwhile, the "2026 MAMA AWARDS" will be held over two days, the 20th and 21st of next month. It will be broadcast live to the world through major digital platforms including Mnet Plus.

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