The 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) is one of the premiere events in K-pop, with idol groups Big Bang and iKON scheduled to take the stage along with luminaries like Park Jin Young (J.Y. Park).
While MAMA is a ceremony dedicated to honoring the best acts in Asian pop, hip-hop, and rock, it is a star-studded evening that provides enjoyment for K-Drama fans. Top actors and actresses light up the red carpet alongside idols, providing entertainment for viewers who watch live broadcasts of the event.
Hallyu enthusiasts who make the trip to MAMA can engage several fun-filled activities including CJ E&M's first-ever Nominees Day and Night programming. In addition, day excursions to Macau provide K-Drama viewers with the perfect opportunity to check out sites like The Venetian Macau, where "Boys Over Flowers" and "Fated to Love You" filmed iconic scenes.
Here are four things K-Drama fans should do in Hong Kong and its surrounding areas, during MAMA 2015.
1. Enjoy four days of Hallyu before MAMA 2015 with the Nominees Day and Night programs.
2015 MAMA Nominees Day is a four-day celebration that will be held from November 28 through December 1, at Plaza Hollywood, in central Hong Kong. The event includes artist meet-and-greet opportunities, a cover dance show featuring the songs of nominees, and an exhibition of past winners.
More information about Nominees Day and Night programming can be found on the official website for the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
2. Attend the MAMA red carpet, where K-Drama stars mingle with K-pop idols and top Asian pop acts.
Hallyu fans can attend the 2015 MAMA red carpet by purchasing tickets through Hong Kong Ticketing. In addition, Hong Kong Ticketing has tickets for the main event, the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
3. Plan a day excursion to Macau, where dramas like 'Boys Over Flowers' and 'Fated to Love You' were filmed.
Transport agencies like Vigor Tours offer day excursions to Macau, where K-Drama fans can visit sites like the Venetian Macau.
4. Visit Kim Soo Hyun at Madam Tussauds Hong Kong.
Kim Soo Hyun is the first K-Drama star on display at Madam Tussauds Hong Kong, but he will soon be joined by Lee Min Ho and Lee Jong Suk.
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Adrienne Stanley is a contributing editor at KDramaStars. She is also a contributing music writer at KpopStarz, MTV Iggy and other publications. When she is not listening to "Rhythm Ta," she can be found on Twitter. (@retrogirladdy).
