After all the speculations, Mnet has confirmed that YG Entertainment’s iKON and BIGBANG will be attending the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
On November 19th, Mnet confirmed the news through their official SNS portals and revealed that the two artists will be coming to awards ceremony in Hong Kong, appearing alongside J.Y Park, f(x) and more.
The confirmation was a huge relief for fans who remained suspicious of YG Entertainment’s involvement in the ceremony following iKON’s odd exclusion from M! Countdown and more. As the list of celebrities coming to the event were continuously updated, the agency previously revealed that they had yet receive an invitation, while Mnet stated that plans are not solidified up until now.
After representatives from both side met as reported, it seems they have worked out a plan with BIGBANG and iKON both officially attending the show.
The 2015 MAMA will take place on December 2nd at the Asia World Expo in Hong Kong.
[#2015MAMA] "Twitter scoop!" Ladies and gentlemen! #BigBang is coming to 2015 MAMA! 2015 MAMA with #UnionPay #Mnet pic.twitter.com/Blfp08wZUo
— MAMA(엠넷아시안뮤직어워즈) (@MnetMAMA) November 18, 2015
[#2015MAMA] "Twitter scoop!" Ladies and gentlemen! #iKON is coming to 2015 MAMA! 2015 MAMA with #UnionPay #Mnet pic.twitter.com/Z4xP9iwhDp
— MAMA(엠넷아시안뮤직어워즈) (@MnetMAMA) November 18, 2015
