South Korean pop groups Seventeen (top), Wanna One (CJ E&M)

South Korean pop groups Seventeen and Wanna One will take to the stage as part of the first lineup of the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards, or 2017 MAMA, to be held across Asian cities this fall.

The event, in its 9th annual running, has become Asia’s leading music award ceremony organized by CJ Entertainment and Media. Since 2010, the award has globalized its operations, venturing to other countries including Macao, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Under the theme of “co-existence,” 2017 MAMA will take place in three different locations: Hoa Binh Theater in Vietnam on Nov. 25, Yokohama Arena in Japan on Nov. 29 and AsiaWorld-Expo Arena in Hong Kong on Dec. 1. This year’s theme will be on the importance of harmony among diverse cultures. Ticket sales will start on Oct. 23 for Japan and Vietnam concerts, and Oct. 27 for the Hong Kong concert.

Seventeen will perform at the Yokohama event on Nov. 29, while Wanna One will perform at the Ho Chi Minh City event on Nov. 25 and the Hong Kong event on Dec. 1.

Online polls for 2017 MAMA will run through Nov. 28 on the official website 2017mama.com. Each voter is allowed one vote per day.

By Joel Lee (joel@heraldcorp.com)