MAMA 2012 Winners List

I've waited for this day to come since I voted everyday for my favorites Korean artists!!! And guessa what? Everyone that I have voted won in MAMA 2012 that was held on the 30th of November in Hongkong. The event was attended by famous stars who have presented the awards like Choi Ji Woo, Seung Soong Hoon, Han Ga in, and a lot more.

Amazing performances from SHINEE, EXO, Big bang, Roy Kim have made my night complete!

Here are the list of the winners of this year's MAMA in case you weren't able to watch!

Best New Female Artist : Ailee

Best New Male Artist: EXO - K


Best Female Artist: IU

Best Male Artist: G Dragon



Best Female Group: SISTAR

Best Male Group: BIG BANG


Best Collaboration Performance: Trouble Maker - Trouble Maker
Best OST: Seo In Guk & Jung Eun Ji - All for You (Reply 1997)

Best Music Video: PSY - Gangnam Style

Best Rap Performance: Epik High - Up

Best Band Performance: Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending

Best Dance Performance - Solo: PSY - Gangnam Style

Best Dance Performance - Male Group: SHINEE - Sherlock  

Best Dance Performance - Female Group: f(x) - Electric Shock

Best Vocal Performance - SolO:  K-Will - I need you

Best Vocal Performance - Group: Davichi - We Were in Love

Best Global Group - Female: KARA

Best Global Group-Male: Super Junior

MNET PD's Choice Award
B.A.P WON!!! ^^


Album of the Year
Super Junior - Sexy, Free & Single

Artist of the year
Big Bang

Song of the Year
Psy - Gangnam Style

Congratulations to all the winners specially to G- dragon, BIG BANG, EXO, SHINee, Busker Busker!! Please support Korean music!!!!!!!!!!!


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