”MAMA AWARDS” kicks off amid growing damage from a Hong Kong high-rise apartment fire... Donations continue from K-pop artists such as ”aespa,” ”i-dle,” and ”GOT7”

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will be held as usual today (28th) despite the growing damage caused by the fire in a high-rise apartment building in Hong Kong.
On the 28th at 7:30 PM (Korean time), the "2025 MAMA" event will be held at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will be held for two days from the 28th to the 29th.
The "AWARDS" was embroiled in controversy over its cancellation following a major fire that occurred in Hong Kong just before the event was to be held.
After much deliberation, CJ ENM decided to go ahead with the concert while also expressing condolences and solidarity. CJ ENM expressed their deepest condolences to the victims of the Hong Kong high-rise apartment fire.
"We will also hold a memorial time and take part in donations to support the victims, adding the message 'Support Hong Kong.'"
He continued, "We are carefully preparing the overall stage and progression so that the performance will convey comfort and hope rather than glamour."
A fire that broke out on the 26th (local time) at a high-rise apartment complex in Tai Po, New Territories, northern Hong Kong, has so far killed at least 94 people.
It is reported that the number of missing people alone is in the hundreds. In response to this, the 2025 MAMA AWARDS has decided to hold the event as normal, but has also begun to support the event through donations and has expanded its lineup.
K-pop artists who are listed on the group also participated one after another. First, SM Entertainment donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 188,070,000 won) to the Hong Kong Red Cross Society of China.
SM Entertainment's "aespa" donated 500,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately 94.08 million won), and "RIIZE" donated 250,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately 94.08 million won).
YG Entertainment, which includes BABYMONSTER and TREASURE, who are scheduled to perform at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS, donated 47 million won each.
Entertainment also donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 188,070,000 won) to express their condolences. The group "i-dle," to which Chinese member Woogie belongs, is a local relief organization.
He donated 1 million former (approximately 200 million won) through the charity, and Jackson of GOT7, a Hong Kong former member, also donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 188.07 million won) to support the cause.
Meanwhile, the 2025 MAMA AWARDS will cancel its red carpet event to reflect the mourning mood in the area, and the awards ceremony will be broadcast live.