A poster for the 2023 MAMA Awards, held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on Nov. 28 and 29 / Courtesy of CJ ENM

This year's MAMA Awards were held at Tokyo Dome in Japan, Tuesday and Wednesday, with a plethora of attractions including performances by of K-pop stars as well as several actors gracing the stage as award presenters.

The MAMA Awards are a major music awards ceremony presented annually by the Korean entertainment giant CJ E&M.

Spanning across two days, the first day of this year's awards was hosted by K-pop solo artist Jeon So-mi, with the second day hosted by actor Park Bo-gum.

Known for its vibrant lineups each year, the 2023 MAMA Awards continues its tradition with a substantial presence of globally beloved K-content leaders.

On the first day of the ceremony, mesmerizing performances from K-pop acts like INI, JO1, JUST B, TVXQ!, xikers, &TEAM, ENHYPEN, Kep1er, Tomorrow X Together and participants from season 2 of Mnet's "Street Women Fighter" graced the stage.

The second day showcased outstanding performances from K-pop bands including ATEEZ, NiziU, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, EL7ZUP, (G)I-DLE, Le Sserafim and Seventeen.

Collaborative performances, a highlight of MAMA, also took center stage with four distinctive segments: Theme, Super, Mega and Wonder.

The Theme stage witnessed joint performances featuring rapper Lee Young-ji alongside K-pop acts Le Sserafim, ZEROBASEONE and TREASURE. The Super section invited Le Sserafim member Huh Yun-jin, Kep1er's Xiaoting, Minnie from (G)I-DLE and dancers Monika Shin and Bada Lee to present captivating collaborative stages.

The Mega segment displayed large-scale shows, featuring the first day's host Jeon and K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, while the Wonder part brought together the leader of the legendary Japanese rock band X, Japan's Yoshiki and K-pop stars for a memorable performance.

The lineup of award presenters was equally impressive, with notable actors like Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Eun-bin, Ahn Jae-hong, Lee Je-hoon, Jung Kyung-ho and Cha Seung-won gracing the event.

Presenters also included K-pop luminaries like Uhm Jung-hwa, 2PM's Lee Jun-ho, Girls' Generation's Choi Soo-young and Hwang Min-hyun. Actors Kim So-hyun, Park Gyu-young, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Joo-hyuk and Jung Kyung-ho added to the spectacle, along with rising TV stars Go Min-si, Roh Yoon-seo and Byeon Woo-seok.

Notable personalities like YouTuber RalRal, skeleton racer Yun Sung-bin, former mixed martial artist Jung Chan-sung and entertainer Joo Hyun-young also contributed to the lively atmosphere. Adding to the international flair, famous Japanese actor Munetaka Aoki also attended the awards.

K-pop boy band Seventeen attends a red carpet event at the 2023 MAMA Awards at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Wednesday. The group secured the Best Male Group Award, Best Dance Performance Award in the male group category and the Album of the Year Award for their EP "FML" at the awards cerenomy. AFP-Yonhap

Now in its 24th year, the awards ceremony honored K-pop idols and celebrities whose talents illuminated the year.

The Artist of the Year Award, the pinnacle of the MAMA Awards, was bestowed upon NewJeans, triumphing over notable nominees such as BTS members Jungkook and Jimin, Seventeen, Stray Kids and NCT DREAM. Notably, NewJeans also clinched the Best Female Group Award, Best Dance Performance Award and the Song of the Year Award for "Ditto" (2022).

Seventeen, the K-pop giant, also claimed multiple prizes, securing the Best Male Group Award, Best Dance Performance Award in the male group category as well as the Album of the Year Award for the EP "FML."

Individual recognition shone on BTS' Jimin and BLACKPINK's Jisoo, with Jimin earning the Best Male Artist Award and Jisoo receiving the Best Female Artist Award. Jisoo further won the Best Dance Performance Award in the solo category and the Best Music Video Award for "Flower" (2023).

Among other noteworthy awards, the Best New Artist Awards were claimed by ZEROBASEONE and tripleS, while the Best Vocal Performance titles went to AKMU and singer Park Jae-jung.

A total of 10 acts — groups BTS, Seventeen, NCT DREAM, ATEEZ, Tomorrow X Together, ZEROBASEONE, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids and TWICE as well as soloist Lim Young-woong — were recipients of the Worldwide Fans' Choice Awards, determined through fan votes.

Kep1er and INI took center stage, securing the Favorite Asian Female Group Award and the Favorite Asian Male Group Award, respectively. The Favorite Global Performance Awards were claimed by ATEEZ and (G)I-DLE, while TREASURE and LE SSERAFIM emerged as winners of the Favorite Dance Performance Award.

Rookie boy bands ZEROBASEONE and RIIZE clinched the Favorite New Artist Awards, and the Favorite International Artist Award was bestowed upon the Japanese singer Yoshiki. K-pop act TREASURE received the Galaxy Neo Flip Artist Award, and the Inspiring Achievement Award was conferred upon TVXQ!