Mnet officially released the complete list of nominees for the 2025 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Thursday (10/16/2025), with BLACKPINK topping the list of nominees.
K-pop fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this announcement, considering that MAMA is one of the most prestigious music awards in Asia.
However, amid the excitement, is it true that their comeback plans have undergone significant changes? Let’s take a look at the full explanation.
BLACKPINK receives 23 nominations at MAMA 2025
BLACKPINK has proven their status as the queens of K-pop this year. The group has achieved an impressive total of 23 nominations across the board, including categories for both groups and individuals.
With that number, they became the artists with the most nominations at MAMA 2025. Among the major categories they were nominated for were prestigious awards such as Best Music Video, Best Dance Performance (Female Group), and Best Song for their single “Jump”.
Individual Achievement Highlights
Each member of the group not only shines as part of the whole, but also stands out through their solo work. Jennie started off with an outstanding achievement, receiving 9 individual nominations, including Best Song for “Like JENNIE,” “Zen,” and “ExtraL,” as well as winning awards for Best Collaboration and Best Choreography.
Jisoo also made an impressive appearance with nominations for Best Female Artist, Artist of the Year, and Best Song for “Earthquake.”
Meanwhile, Rosé showcased her talent with nominations for Best Vocal Performance, Best Collaboration, and Best Song with “AP” and “Toxic Till The End.” Not to be outdone, Lisa also received recognition, marking the extraordinary dominance of this group.
Delayed Mini Album
Amidst the excitement surrounding the MAMA nominations, important news has emerged from BLACKPINK’s agency. The agency announced that the group’s mini album, originally planned for release in November 2025, has now been officially delayed.
This announcement is a clarification in response to various speculations circulating among fans regarding the release schedule.
This postponement is not without clear reasons. The agency explained that this decision aims to ensure the best quality for fans around the world.
Instead, BLACKPINK is scheduled to return with a highly anticipated full album in mid-December 2025.
This will be the group’s first major release in three years. With their recent record-breaking nominations, this long-awaited comeback is predicted to be one of the most important moments in the music world in 2025.
