the group aespa won best choreography and best dance performance — female group.
on the 29th at Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium, the 2025 MAMA AWARDS was held, and aespa won two trophies.
first, aespa won best choreography for "Whiplash." aespa said, "Many people are going through a sad time, and we are also heavyhearted. We would like to offer our condolences," expressing sympathy for the Hong Kong fire disaster.
they added, "We think the reason we received this award is because of the many people who helped us. Many dancers assisted with our work, and we want to say thank you. Thank you to the fans who are our driving force. We will always be aespa that keeps improving," they said, giving their remarks.
aespa also won best dance performance — female group for "Whiplash," making them two-time winners.
the members expressed gratitude, saying, "We want to offer our condolences to those who are suffering from grief," and "We are thankful to the fans and staff who made it possible for us to receive this valuable award. It is such an honor that we are even eligible to receive a performance award, and we will continue to work hard to show great performances as aespa."
meanwhile, on the 26th (local time) a large fire broke out at a high-rise apartment complex, Wang Fuk Court, in the Tai Po area in northern Hong Kong. The holding of the 2025 MAMA in Hong Kong also became uncertain, but the organizer CJ ENM said the awards ceremony would proceed as scheduled. As a result, the red carpet event was canceled, but the main awards ceremony was broadcast live as planned.
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