Outrage at 2024 MAMA Awards

The tension is palpable in the K-Pop community following the controversial results of the 2024 MAMA Awards, particularly on day two, where fans of two popular groups are crying foul over alleged “rigging” by Mnet.

Both ITZY and ENHYPEN were nominated in the highly anticipated Fans' Choice categories, which were previously dubbed the Worldwide Fans' Choice. Mnet had promised that these awards would be determined by a combination of fan votes, with a whopping 90% coming from the Mnet Plus App and 10% from social networking service (SNS) voting. In an exciting twist, live voting was also introduced to enhance fan engagement during the ceremony.

Controversial Voting Results

This year, the awards saw a split between male and female group categories, with fans eagerly tracking the vote counts leading up to the event. What unfolded, however, left many in shock and disbelief.

In the female category, ITZY fans expressed their outrage when the group did not clinch the Fans’ Choice Award. Prior to the awards, voting statistics indicated ITZY was firmly within the top ten, prompting claims from their fanbase that the group had been unfairly deprived of their victory. Many fans took to social media to share screenshots and data anticipating a win that ultimately did not materialize.

ENHYPEN's Mixed Emotions

On the other hand, ENHYPEN's fans had a mixed bag of emotions. While they celebrated the group’s accolade for the Fans’ Choice Award, discontent brewed as many believed ENHYPEN was a shoo-in for the coveted Worldwide Icon Of The Year title. Evidence presented by fans showed ENHYPEN leading in overall votes across all categories, casting further doubt on the award results. The awards were structured with a specific voting breakdown: 90% from the Mnet Plus App, 10% from SNS, and another 10% from live voting.

Demand for Transparency

In light of these events, ENHYPEN’s dedicated fans rallied together, demanding Mnet release comprehensive voting data to clear up suspicions of manipulation. The desire for transparency in the voting process has ignited discussions across K-Pop forums and social media platforms, with hashtags related to the controversy trending in the fandom.

Conclusion and Future Outlook

The fallout from the MAMA Awards continues to unfold as fans of both ITZY and ENHYPEN aim to seek justice for what they believe were unfair outcomes. Will Mnet respond to the outcry? Stay tuned as we follow the developments closely!