'It's rigged': Stans Enraged ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, More Were 'Robbed' of Big Nominations at MAMA 2023
The 2023 MAMA Awards has sparked a heated take among fandoms who claimed that certain artists were "robbed" of big nominations.
Here's what people are saying.
2023 MAMA's Nominations Receive Negative Reactions from Stans Claiming ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, More Were 'Robbed'
On October 19, the nominations for the 2023 MAMA Awards were finally announced. However, several fandoms drew out their frustration after claiming that certain artists were "robbed" of the big nominations.
While many were happy to see their favorite artists claim nods at the 2023 MAMA Awards, a surprising surge of netizens were not happy with the list. Given that many impressive artists have now debuted in K-pop, missing out on certain nominations was not that surprising.
Despite BTS members J-Hope and Suga serving in their mandatory military service, the two received nominations alongside Jimin, V, and Jungkook. However, many were disappointed with the awards show for not nominating Jin and RM in any categories.
I’m honestly sad af because namjoon wasn’t nominated on mama, “indigo” is such good album like be fking fr
— jimin is the reason to live/working on commissions (@moreloveforjm) October 19, 2023
It’s criminal. Indigo is my go to warm hug album. I love it so much!
— 🥀Julie ⁷ 💜 (@mrsashamalla) October 19, 2023
The nominations of MAMA are just urgh...
— Vinn⁷ (@Moonie_ar) October 19, 2023
Where's Namjoon and Jin?
Yeah it's very disappointing that these two weren't nominated in any categorie :(
— Meow~⁷⁼¹😺 || ✨️HOBIUARY✨️ || 🐹2SEOK COMEBACK!🐿 (@min_agust_meow) October 19, 2023
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ATEEZ is long known for their talent and electrifying performances, and with these factors in store, they have established themselves as the "Performance Kings" in K-pop.
However, despite their recognition in both domestic and international areas, fans were also surprised that the group wasn't nominated for any performance-related awards.
Bro the favouritism on big4 is so crazy to me cause how tf ATEEZ didn’t got best Boy group dance performance nomination, when even a random grandma would slowed it down and make it bouncy? It’s ridiculous #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #2023MAMA #2023MAMAAWARDS
— m⩜⃝ri⩜⃝len⩜⃝⁸ 🌶 (@anastamarlen) October 19, 2023
it’s upsetting that we were robbed again with the other nominations this year, but please let
— Mist K (@MistKshop) October 19, 2023
this be fuel for atinys all around the world to vote and let our boys win wwfc!! 🔥🔥🔥
Voting starts at 6PM KST.
🔗 https://t.co/70FWRTeiW4#에이티즈 @ATEEZofficial #ATEEZ https://t.co/Y3MiLcGb5y
2023 was a HUGE year for ATEEZ, even casual listeners agree.
— Liz 🌟 (@_shinestar92) October 19, 2023
They continue to grow domestically and especially overseas, but they once again have been snubbed for MAMA nominations.
We know these awards are a joke but ATZ deserves to know their fans are fighting for them!
Imagine to be ATEEZ when MAMA 2023 nomination list were released. After 5 years of hard work, only nominated for worldwide fans choice. If this a joke, them mnet sense of jokes is on another level. Lol. pic.twitter.com/HUxLgSmgaN
— 🐰🍓 ddeongddeong 🍓🐰 (@ddeonggummy) October 19, 2023
how are ateez only getting one nomination for mama 2023 wtf
— isis ౨ৎ fix off (@cmydoll) October 19, 2023
Me knowing that Mama is sh*t & rigged
— Seeba♡ TEEZCHELLA (@no1likeatz) October 19, 2023
Me always expecting mama will play fair
Me always ending up disappointed
And me continues to do it every year!
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Meanwhile, fandoms called out the awards show for failing to include ENHYPEN in fitting categories. They also mentioned the group's lack of nomination at the awards ceremony.
Others pointed out that MAMA 2023 had missed out on big nominations for JYPE artists such as ITZY, NMIXX, and Xdinary Heroes.
Funny how MAMA didn't include Enhypen is the nominations for "Best Male Group" when Enhypen literally has the 2nd most streamed song on spotify in 2023. This shows how rigged this freaking awards show is. https://t.co/JzDwhuOpox
— Callie ❤️🦅🌽 (@txtenhavibes) October 19, 2023
But there's no Enhypen?! Bite me is the one of the best dance performance for 2023 and they don't get any nomination?!wtf😬 https://t.co/ayGxR1oaB0
— Babaeva92 (@BabaevaAmina92) October 19, 2023
2023 MAMA is a disgrace. ITZY was robbed of some nominations, despite meeting the criteria.
— ITZY Worldwide Team (@ITZY_WT) October 19, 2023
Mnet is only using ITZY for clout, inviting them to perform but never giving them well-deserved awards.
Mnet is clearly biased, corrupt and unprofessional.#ITZY #있지 @ITZYofficial
MAMA doesn't deserve ITZY, NMIXX and Xdinary Heroes.
— JYP Charts (@jypcharts) October 19, 2023
jyp nation groups being treated like shit by mnet is nothing new but it pisses me off because they deserve it, its NOT fair https://t.co/DL7mEzbzqU
— duds (🎀) vai ver o twice!! (@naryeji) October 19, 2023
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The 2023 MAMA Awards will be held at Tokyo Dome, Japan, on November 28 and 29. Artists with releases from October 22, 2022, to September 30, 2023, are qualified for nominations and awards.
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