With November quickly approaching, the end of the year is almost upon us, and along with it comes the thrilling year-end events, marking major milestones and achievements.

In the world of K-pop, the year-end is probably the busiest season for artists as it is packed with various award shows and celebrations. It is also an exhilarating time for fans who eagerly anticipate acknowledging and rejoicing in the accomplishments of their cherished artists from the past year of music.

One of the most anticipated award ceremonies in the K-pop sphere is the Mnet Asian Music Awards, popularly referred to as MAMA. Each year, countless artists harbor ambitions of adorning their trophy shelves with these coveted awards, symbolizing industry recognition and fan love alike.

On October 19, the official nominations for MAMA were revealed. With this, a Twitter account (@kowatermelon) predicted the winners based on data gathered. You can check it out below.

Rookie of the Year Award

Best Solo Artist of the Year

Best Group

Best Dance Performance

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