Animation will come to life at this year’s MAMA Awards. In a major announcement, the South Korean awards ceremony’s organisers revealed today that a special collaboration will bring together members from different K-pop idol groups to for the one-of-a-kind crossover called the ‘WONDER STAGE.’
This iconic team-up will show real-life K-pop artists stepping into the roles of fictional music acts HUNTR/X (or Huntrix) and Saja Boys, which became record-breaking sensations across music charts this year, thanks to their Netflix fame. Both groups trace their origins to the chart-smashing hit animation flick KPop Demon Hunters.
Although the real-life artists/actors behind the animation charade have already gained monumental popularity since the film’s OTT premiere and subsequent limited theatrical screenings, other stars will be playing them at the upcoming MAMA Awards 2025.
Just earlier this month, the 2025 MAMA Awards announced special stages, including KPop Demon Hunters reenactments. The lineup for these showcases has finally been disclosed.
Kpop Demon Hunters lineup at MAMA Awards: Who will play Huntrix members?
In the movie, Korean-American artist EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami lent their pipes as singing voices of the Huntrix trio. However, the MAMA Awards will switch things up by transforming BABYMONSTER members Pharita, Ahyeon and Rora into the girl group members in a brand-new rendition.
Their concept: “Gonna be Golden.”
Kpop Demon Hunters lineup at MAMA Awards: Who will play Saja Boys?
The Saja Boys quintet, on the other hand, will be led by BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan, RIIZE’s Wonbin, TWS’ Shinyu and ZEROBASEONE’s Gunwook and Yujin as the fresh faces of Saja Boys.
Their concept: “I’ll be Your Idol”
Meanwhile, the Netflix movie presented Andrew Choi, NECKWAV, Kevin Woo, SamUIL and Danny Chung as the singing voices of the cinematic boy group.
The 2025 MAMA Awards will be held from November 28-29, 2025, at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium. Stay tuned for more details and the winners list.