The most awaited awards giving body, Mnet Asian Music Awards has rocked Hong Kong on November 22, bringing the most renowned celebrities not only from Korea but also artists' known in the world.
Mnet Asian Music Award, most known as MAMA, is one of the major K-pop music awarding ceremonies being held annually, involving the participation of some of the most well-known actors and idols, by CJ E&M Music and Live. It was formerly known as "M.net KM Music Festival" (MKMF), till 2008. And in 2010, MAMA was held out of Korea for the first time.
This year's MAMA was so much awaited since the performances were always the thing that made this awards night so much prestigious. The performances were held by, world star Rain, boy groups INFINITE and EXO, Lee Seung Gi and Paris Hilton, and YouTube sensation, Ylvis and Crayon Pop. It also featured a duet between SISTAR's Hyorin and living legend Stevie Wonder.
And of course, the MAMA awarded the most talented artists, who made their music known in the airwaves of Asia.
Here are the winners of the 2013 MAMA:
Best dance female solo : CL "The Baddest Female"
Best dance performance female group : SISTAR "Give It To Me"
Nissan Juke Best Music Video : G-Dragon
Discovery of the year : BaeChiGi
Best New Female Artist: Crayon Pop
Best Asian Artist Singapore : Derrick Hoh
Best Asian Artist Vietnam : Thu Minh
Best Asian Artist Singapore : Tor Saksit
Best Asian Artist Indonesia : SM + SH
Best Asian Artist Japan : Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Best Asian Artist China : Aron Kwok
Best Male Artist: G-Dragon
Song of the year: Cho Young-Pil-Bounce
Best Dance Performance - Male Solo: G-Dragon - "Crooked"
Best Female Vocal Performance: Ailee - "U&I"
Style in Music Award: SISTAR
Next Generation Global Star : A Pink
Worldwide Performer Award : Infinite
International Favorite Artist: Ylvis
Artist of the year: G-Dragon
Best Dance Group Performance: SHINee
Best Male Vocal Performance: Lee Seung Gi
Best Rap Performance: Dynamic Duo
Best Band Performance: Busker Busker
Best Female Group: Girls' Generation
Best Male Group: Infinite
Best Concert Performer: Lee Seung Chul
Best Female artist: Hyori
Album of the year: EXO