“Do NOT let them perform that song…”
Koreaboo
In light of the recent tragedy with the fires in Hong Kong, Mnet released an official statement ahead of the 2025 MAMA Awards , which are due to take place on November 28 and 29.
“2025 MAMA Awards” Releases Official Statement About Program In Light Of Hong Kong Fires
One of the performers is MEOVV.
Ahead of the event, a fan shared the alleged “leaked” setlist of the songs MEOVV would be singing at the event.
Videos of MEOVV rehearsing for the 2025 MAMA Awards have been leaked, giving us confirmation that the following songs will be performed:
• BURNING UP
• HANDS UP
• MEOWI do not condone leaking, so I will not attach the videos.#MEOVV #미야오#2025MAMAAWARDS pic.twitter.com/G4t2EEBXm0
— MEOVV Access (@meovvaccess) November 26, 2025
At first, it seemed to mean little outside of the fandom, but as news came from Hong Kong, netizens expressed concern as they saw the song “BURNING UP” on the list, especially considering the devastating consequences of the fire. Many shared their hopes that the set list would change out of respect for the fires, with some knowing that it was not appropropriate to be singing.
if mama goes forward do NOT let them perform that song omg https://t.co/mrEMN3M2RQ
— vana (@jevanahx) November 26, 2025
This award show really seems like a terrible idea right now, there’s so many ways idols can get into trouble https://t.co/s2MNI2WmIT
— e ✦ (@ggonisaur) November 27, 2025
Imagine singing BURNING UP after what happened… https://t.co/KdhdtpjRsB
— ryu (@ryuryuryv_) November 27, 2025
im praying they tweak the setlist a bit because drop top should be here esp with that nomination. body as the opener and hands up as the ending? and i hope they hold off on performing that one song for now. https://t.co/JAJREL8xci
— 🐬 (@narinysl) November 27, 2025
MEOVV stans need move and tell tbl to remove that song never seen a company set up their artists like this https://t.co/ALHvL2ad2X
— Davs secret 🪽 (@loveannyeongzzz) November 27, 2025
they better not let them sing burning up.. really bad timing and disrespectful https://t.co/D5bgHtXMeO
— zizi 🍒 (@luvvinaespa) November 27, 2025
While the show is set to continue with some changes, netizens are debating whether it was right for it to be still held.