Article: Where will you hold the event?...MAMA: "not sure..still figuring out the venue"
Source: Munhwa
MAMA is still trying to figure out where to hold this year's event.
According to officials, they're running into issues booking a venue because of the ongoing Japan-Korea boycott and well as the continuous riots in Hong Kong.
A CJENM official spoke to the media and said, "Because of the continuous protests and riots with police in Hong Kong it's highly unlikely that Hong Kong will be selected as a venue this year. We're looking into other venues in various regions of Asia."
The official also addressed arrangements for the ceremony stating, "we're working on the venue selection as well as internal arrangements for the presentation, awards, and nominees."
Every year MAMA has announced the venues for the event in August. Even though there's only four months left until the ceremony, it appears that there's a lot that still needs to be done including determining nominees, awards, as well as determining the event venue(s).
Last year, MAMA held the event in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong on December 10th, 12th, and 14th.
- [+233, -3] Just do it in Korea~
- [+136, -4] Do it in Korea;;
- [+69, -0] Why don't you just do it in Korea [sigh]
- [+69, -6] So you're just going to push ahead despite the manipulation by your PD??...stop pretending not to be aware of the situation!!
- [+59, -8] It's easier for everyone if you just do in Korea...it's comfortable for fans to watch too..
- [+32, -1] Gocheok Dome Korea?
- [+24, -0] Do the Grammys and Billboard hold their events outside their own country? Why do you keep holding it overseas? Stop making a big deal about selling out tickets and just hold it in Korea..
- [+24, -0] Singapore is maybe the only decent venue...Thailand & Philippines are a definite no no!
- [+18, -0] It's a Korean ceremony why not hold it in Korea?? Stop pretending to be all global and cool and just hold it here..
- [+17, -1] Just do it in Korea..please