QWER received the BEST BAND PERFORMANCE award at the 2024 MAMA Awards through a VCR acceptance, sparking contrasting online reactions. Female-dominated forums criticized the decision, questioning why DAY6 was overlooked, while male-dominated forums defended QWER’s achievements. The debate highlighted biases, controversies around QWER members, and differing interpretations of the award criteria.
QWER Wins BEST BAND PERFORMANCE Award at MAMA
QWER received the prestigious BEST BAND PERFORMANCE award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS. Despite this recognition, the band did not attend the ceremony and instead delivered their acceptance speech via VCR. When news of their win spread across Korean online communities, reactions diverged sharply between male- and female-dominated forums, reflecting deeply rooted biases and contrasting perspectives.
Debate Over QWER and DAY6 After MAMA Results
Female-dominated communities, such as theqoo, voiced discontent over QWER’s win, questioning why DAY6 was not awarded instead. Many believed DAY6, a JYP band renowned for their musical craftsmanship, was a natural choice. Critics accused MAMA of historically overlooking female idols from small companies. However, some argued the award was based on song success, not band identity, citing QWER’s T.B.H, which enjoyed significant popularity in 2024.
QWER’s MAMA Win Sparks Criticism on Judging Criteria
The controversy extended to the judging system. QWER surpassed DAY6 in digital metrics by 3.24 points, but the 40% weight on jury evaluation became a focal point. DAY6 fans argued that their songwriting and musical quality deserved higher recognition. However, QWER supporters highlighted that T.B.H’s success in metrics and its overall impact justified the award.
Controversies Around QWER’s Background
Discussions in theqoo extended beyond music, targeting QWER members’ backgrounds. Two members are former internet streamers, and one is a TikToker. Additionally, Chodan and Siyeon made comments perceived as opposing radical feminist views, further fueling hostility. Critics claimed these factors disqualified QWER from representing true musical artistry, overshadowing their achievements.
Defense of QWER Performance and MAMA Recognition
Male-dominated forums like MLBPARK countered theqoo’s criticisms, ridiculing their comments as biased or factually incorrect. They dismissed accusations about QWER’s instrumental skills, pointing out that the band had previously proven their abilities through performance videos. MLBPARK users asserted that personal biases and unfounded accusations should not detract from QWER’s well-deserved recognition at MAMA.
Here’s a link to theqoo. Here’s a link to MLBPARK.
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