2025 MAMA Awards Turns Tragic As Several Idols Suffer On-Stage Injuries, Leave In Wheelchairs

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2025 MAMA Awards delivered electrifying stages, historic wins, and emotional reunions, yet the two-day event also left fans deeply unsettled. Multiple idols suffered unexpected injuries mid-performance or backstage, with some later seen leaving the venue in wheelchairs. What should have been a celebration of music instead sparked urgent conversations about safety, rehearsal conditions, and the physical toll idols endure.

Idols get injured at MAMA Awards

The first alarming incident occurred on Day 1 during I-DLE’s high-energy performance of Good Thing. Fans later learned that Minnie had injured herself hours earlier during rehearsal. While stepping down from a prop sofa, she reportedly strained her foot, a detail Miyeon revealed at a fan event. Despite the injury, Minnie insisted on performing as planned. Throughout the live broadcast, viewers noticed her limping at moments, a subtle sign that the injury was more painful than initially assumed. The severity became clear when Minnie was later spotted at the airport in a wheelchair, confirming she was unable to walk comfortably.Just as concerns began to rise, the second night brought another distressing moment, this time involving Stray Kids’ Lee Know. Fans present at the venue shared that he twisted his ankle while hurrying down a set of stairs between segments. Despite the sudden injury, Lee Know powered through the group’s performance with professionalism and focus. But when Stray Kids stepped on stage to accept their “Album of the Year” Daesang, members were seen discreetly supporting him as he struggled to bear weight on his foot. He, too, was later photographed in a wheelchair at the airport. Lee Know reassured fans afterward, explaining the wheelchair was precautionary because of the long distances in the terminal.

aespa's Winter gets hurt

Another frightening mishap occurred during aespa’s performance of Dirty Work and Rich Man. Winter opened the stage with a dramatic guitar intro, but when she struck the guitar for effect, sharp metallic props attached to it broke off and injured her hand. The accident happened mere seconds into the performance, meaning Winter had to complete the entire routine while visibly in pain. Cameras captured her repeatedly glancing at her injured hand. Even later, as aespa accepted multiple awards including 'Best Choreography” and 'Best Female Group' Winter was seen carefully holding her hand close, trying to avoid further pain.With three worrying injuries in just two days, fans are demanding stricter backstage safety measures and better risk-assessment for props and choreography. The 2025 MAMA Awards may be remembered for its spectacular stages, but also as a wake-up call about idol well-being, professionalism under pressure, and the hidden dangers of performance artistry.