CJ E&M Center (Mnet)

Stray Kids TXT MONSTA X GFRIEND MAMAMOO

Artist Connections

The headquarters of Mnet, home to 'M Countdown' and a major site for K-pop events like MAMA.

The CJ E&M Center, located in Sangam-dong, is arguably the most central hub for K-pop broadcasting and production. As the home of Mnet, it hosts the popular weekly music show 'M Countdown', where K-pop groups perform their latest tracks and compete for wins. Beyond 'M Countdown', numerous K-pop reality shows, auditions, and special programs are filmed here. It also plays a significant role in the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), one of the most prestigious K-pop award ceremonies. The area around CJ E&M is consistently lively with fans, especially on 'M Countdown' recording days. For international K-pop fans, visiting this center is a quintessential experience to see where much of their favorite content is produced and to feel the vibrant energy of the industry's core.

"The CJ E&M Center, located in Sangam-dong, is arguably the most central hub for K-pop broadcasting and production"

GFRIEND

• Activity: Music Show Appearances ('M Countdown')
  GFRIEND has showcased their signature 'power innocent' concept and synchronized choreography on 'M Countdown' during their promotions.

M Countdown

• Activity: Weekly Live Performances (Ongoing)
  'M Countdown' is Mnet's flagship music show, featuring K-pop's latest releases and live performances every Thursday. It's a high-energy show that is key for idol promotions.

MAMA Awards

• Activity: Annual Global Awards Ceremony (Annual)
  The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), one of the biggest K-pop award shows, often has elements or pre-show events that take place at or are broadcast from the CJ E&M Center.

MAMAMOO

• Activity: Music Show Appearances ('M Countdown')
  MAMAMOO has consistently delivered powerful and charismatic performances on Mnet's 'M Countdown' during their comeback promotions.

MONSTA X

• Activity: Music Show Appearances ('M Countdown')
  MONSTA X has frequently performed their intense and impactful stages on 'M Countdown', gaining recognition for their strong performances.

Stray Kids

• Activity: Music Show Appearances ('M Countdown')
  Stray Kids often performs their self-produced and high-energy songs on 'M Countdown', captivating global fans.

TXT

• Activity: Music Show Appearances ('M Countdown')
  TXT regularly performs on 'M Countdown' for their new releases, charming fans with their youthful energy and unique concepts.

Various K-pop Idols

• Activity: Music Show Performances, Reality Show Filming, MAMA Awards Appearances (Ongoing)
  CJ E&M Center is the hub for Mnet, where K-pop idols perform on 'M Countdown', film reality shows, and attend major events like the MAMA Awards, making it a critical K-pop location.

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