Singer MAMA Awards red carpet MCs Lee Dae-hwi and broadcaster Choi Mina-soo have been selected as the official red carpet MCs for the upcoming ‘2026 MAMA AWARDS.’
The ‘2026 MAMA AWARDS’ will be held for two days on November 20 (Friday) and November 21 (Saturday) at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan. Lee Dae-hwi and Choi Mina-soo will take charge of hosting the red carpet event, connecting with global K-POP fans.
This marks the first time for both individuals to host the ‘MAMA AWARDS’ red carpet. An industry representative shared, “Lee Dae-hwi and Choi Mina-soo are expected to elevate the excitement at the venue by showcasing their signature smooth hosting skills and wit.”
Lee Dae-hwi’s Growing Hosting Portfolio
Lee Dae-hwi debuted in 2017 with the group Wanna One, receiving immense love from K-pop fans worldwide. Earlier this year, he greeted fans with fond memories through Mnet Plus’ reality program ‘Wanna One Go.’ Having already demonstrated exceptional conversational skills across music and talk show MC roles, he continues active pursuits spanning music, broadcasting, and his personal YouTube channel. This also marks his first time participating in the MAMA AWARDS as a solo artist.
Choi Mina-soo Joins as Co-MC
Choi Mina-soo has been actively engaging viewers across various entertainment shows, including Netflix’s ‘Single’s Inferno 5,’ tvN’s fashion survival variety show ‘Kill It: Style Creator Grand War,’ and ENA’s ‘Ni Don Naesan.’ She is widely cherished for her bold adventurous spirit, intellect, and sophisticated image.
Top-tier K-POP artist lineups and world-class presenters revealed previously will grace this year’s red carpet event. The red carpet will be broadcast live worldwide starting at 3:30 PM on Day 1 (November 20) and 12:30 PM on Day 2 (November 21) through the global K-POP content platform ‘Mnet Plus,’ official YouTube channels, and various other digital platforms.
