After 11 Years, YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Will Make His First Appearance at MAMA Awards 2025

Yang Hyun Suk, the executive producer of YG Entertainment, is reportedly set to appear at the MAMA Awards 2025, marking his first public appearance at the event in 11 years.

The MAMA Awards 2025, which will be held over two days, is already expected to feature performances of higher quality than in previous years, especially with the rumored presence of a major figure like Yang Hyun Suk.

The music industry’s attention is currently focused on Yang Hyun Suk, who boasts an unparalleled, long-standing career and is making his return to the stage after a decade-long absence.

Yang Hyun Suk began his career with Seo Taiji and Boys in the 90s before transitioning into a producer who created top-tier artists. The high-profile acts that successfully dominated the industry thanks to Producer Yang Hyun Suk include 1TYM, Se7en, BIGBANG, 2NE1, WINNER, iKON, and BLACKPINK.

His presence, as a founder of K-Pop and the genius planner behind the scenes, is expected to elevate the status of the MAMA Awards 2025 event.

A key factor driving Yang Hyun Suk’s attendance at the MAMA Awards 2025 is the presence of the future pillars of YG Entertainment: TREASURE and BABYMONSTER. Yang Hyun Suk will personally watch the performances of TREASURE and BABYMONSTER, offering his support to both groups.

It is also reported that three members of BABYMONSTER—Pharita, Ahyeon, and Rora—will deliver an extraordinary collaborative performance with the popular Netflix animated film, K-pop Demon Hunters.

Fan anticipation is soaring due to both the performance spoilers and the news of Yang Hyun Suk’s attendance at the MAMA Awards 2025.

The MAMA Awards 2025 will be held on November 28 and 29, 2025, at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong, and can also be viewed via livestreaming through the Mnet Plus application and YouTube.

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