Below is CJ ENM's full statement:
Hello. This is the '2025 MAMA AWARDS.'
We express our deepest condolences to the victims of the fire in Hong Kong.
We extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and all those struggling with great loss and anxiety.
The '2025 MAMA AWARDS' will add the message of "Support Hong Kong" to provide a time for sharing in our grief and remembrance, and to contribute to the victims' support through donations.
The '2025 MAMA AWARDS' believes in the healing and solidarity power of music. We are carefully preparing the overall stage design and execution to ensure that the performance delivers comfort and hope, rather than a flashy production.
We hope that our music will bring you even a little comfort and courage.
The '2025 MAMA AWARDS' will continue to do its best, taking responsibility for its success until the very end.
source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/382/0001238630
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1. At least cancel the red carpet?
> Red Carpet is canceled.
2. People here, instead of swearing, go donate
3. I bet this was the best decision for them
4. I saw this on my feed, and since Hong Kong people also think this way, I hope you'll just look at it favorably. Of course, this person's opinion doesn't represent everyone's...
5. It will be good if they can donate the proceeds
6. Honestly it would be good to donate the proceeds. Seriously there are so many international fans who attend MAMA each yearㅠㅠ
7. This is the best they can do
8. Yeah I think that's the right choice
9. I bet it's hard to cancel, and they can always donate the proceeds and review some stages. I hope they'll proceed well
10. Donating is good. Thousands of people have already left and they already rehearsed, and 100,000 tickets have been sold, so canceling it is absurd. The event was originally requested by the Hong Kong government.
