On August 22nd, it was announced that this year's Mnet "2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)" will be taking place in 3 different countries.

They will be held in Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Although the date is not fixed, it is expected that it will take place in December. Last year, MAMA took place in Vietnam, Japan and Hong Kong over a week's time.

Be sure out the red carpet from 2017 MAMA in Hong Kong.

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According to insider, it was revealed that currently Mnet is checking with the schedules of artists' for their attendance. Some staff have also headed to the 3 chosen countries for research and planning.

Like last year, South Korea is not on the list for one of MAMA's chosen venues. MAMA is known to be an award ceremony for Asia music and with it being held in other countries, many fans from overseas are able to enjoy the moment when their favorite idols win an award.

With its planning already taking place, many K-Pop fans also begin to wonder which groups will be appearing on the award ceremony and which groups will be nominated for the 'Daesang' award.

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