Three Reasons To Watch MAMA 2014 On December 3rd

The biggest awards show in Asia is ready to kick off on December 3rd and K-Pop fans around the world are getting ready to tune in.

With the festivities starting at 1am PST and 4am EST in the United States, why should fans forego sleep to watch?

Here are 3 major reasons why.

An Amazing Performance Line-Up Is Scheduled

MAMA keeps getting bigger and better each year as the awards show highlights the best music Asia has to offer (with an exceptionally large helping of K-Pop).

Known for the slogan 'Music Makes One,' this year's MAMA will showcase great performances from some of Korea's hottest stars.

In past years, MAMA has set itself apart from similar awards ceremonies for over the top staging, making it one of the wildest K-Pop concerts in the world.

In addition to big Korean acts like IU, Big Bang members G-Dragon & Taeyang, BTS, and SISTAR, American singer John Legend is also going have a special stage.

Find Out Which K-Pop Stars Take Home Awards

MAMA validates, for many K-Pop fans around the world, the idea that Korean pop stars reign supreme.

Some of the country's best and brightest stars are up for awards this year like like Girls' Generation, 2NE1, Super Junior, TVXQ, and EXO.

While voting is now closed, MAMA offers a rare opportunity for international fans of K-Pop to sound off and vote for a multitude of categories.

Tuning in will mean having the instant gratification of seeing your online votes come to life.

Someone Is Going To Kiss On Stage

True to MAMA tradition, two idols will smooch live on stage in front of thousands.

Mnet director, Han Dong Chul revealed on November 17th that MAMA is going to follow in the footsteps of previous years' ceremonies and utilize a surprising 'Kiss' moment between K-Pop idols is going to be seen on that night.

"We’ll show you a deep kiss on the day of MAMA again," Han revealed at a recent press conference.  

During the previous years, Big Bang's T.O.P and Lee Hyori, 2PM's Nickhun and Ivy, and 4Minute's HyunA and BEAST's Jang Hyunseung have all kissed on stage.

You'll have to watch to see which two stars will kiss at MAMA 2014!

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You can watch on the MAMA website with English subtitles. The music festival will also be streaming live on Mnet America's YouTube.

And tune in to KpopStarz while you watch - we'll be following along and posting regular updates!

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