2026 MAMA Awards Nominations REACTION! Biggest Snubs & Predictions

K-pop award season just got spicy. Christian Borda reacts to the 2026 MAMA nominations, sharing his predictions, calling out surprising omissions, and debating which artists deserve to win. From BTS and Cortis in Best Male Group to aespa and Hearts2Hearts in Best Female Group, this is a passionate, no-filter look at the MAMA races. In this episode of CJ's Got Takes, Christian breaks down the Best Female Artist, Best Male Group, Best Female Group, Best Collaboration, Best Music Video, choreography, and dance performance categories. He weighs the frontrunners against his own picks, reacts to standout releases, and makes the case for artists he thinks deserved more recognition—including Kiss of Life. If you follow K-pop, love award-season predictions, or enjoy a strong fan debate, join Christian for a fast-paced discussion of who could take home the wins—and who might be the biggest snub of the year. Timestamps 00:00 - Best Female Artist Predictions 02:34 - Best Male Group: BTS vs. Cortis 04:22 - Best Female Group Debate 10:47 - Best Collaboration Hot Takes 14:30 - Best Music Video Picks 16:35 - Best Choreography Predictions 18:17 - Best Dance Performance Reactions 20:25 - Snubs, Final Picks & Outro