Park Chan Wook, the chief producer for this year's Mnet Asian Music Awards, has revealed during a live press conference that British popstar Ed Sheeran would be performing at this year's event.
In his explanation, he said the following:
"Ed Sheeran wrote BTS's "Permission to Dance". He has some ties with K-pop. He's the singer who sang "Bad Habits", one of the most-loved pop songs this year in Korea. He is preparing a MAMA version performance."
Ed Sheeran joins the lineup of the reunited Wanna One and the eight crews from "Street Woman Fighter" for this years Mnet Asian Music Awards performers.
In regards to the Wanna One reunited performance, Park Chan Wook said:
"The members are full of anticipation. The production team is preparing with various ideas in mind. We'll create a stage that's like a gift for fans."
A collaboration stage is also expected between members of some of the top fourth generation K-pop groups. More information about the lineup of performers is expected at a later date.
This year's Mnet Asian Music Awards will air live from 6:00 p.m. KST on 11 December.
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