The Great Fire Tragedy in Hong Kong, 2025 MAMA Awards Still to Be Held

Kapanlagi.com - Hong Kong is engulfed in great sorrow after a devastating fire swept through the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in the Tai Po district on Tuesday (26/11/2025) local time. This incident is described as one of the deadliest fires in recent decades in the region.

According to the latest reports from international media such as Reuters and AP News, at least 44 people have been declared dead, including a firefighter. Meanwhile, around 279 people are still reported missing and dozens more are receiving treatment in hospitals.

The fire, which started in the afternoon, is said to have spread very quickly because the building was under renovation and filled with bamboo scaffolding covered in green netting, a material that is now under scrutiny for allegedly accelerating the spread of the fire.

As a result of this tragedy, three individuals associated with the renovation project, including two directors of the construction company, have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence. Read more news at Liputan6.com!

1. Impact on the MAMA Awards: Event is On, But Format Changes?

In the midst of this sad news, the global K-Pop community is once again highlighting the developments of the 2025 MAMA Awards, which are scheduled to take place on November 28 and 29 at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong, only about 20 kilometers from the fire site.

According to sources in the Korean entertainment industry, the production team has held emergency meetings since Wednesday (27/11/2025) to discuss adjustments to the event. Although there has been no official decision regarding cancellation, the sensitive atmosphere has led to many elements of the event being re-evaluated.

Some of the changes reportedly being discussed include:

• The possibility of canceling the appearance of local celebrities, including world actress Michelle Yeoh
• The removal of stage designs that incorporate fire concepts or hazardous effects.
• The addition of a tribute segment and condolences for the victims of the tragedy.

2. Idols Have Flown to Hong Kong

Several line-ups such as Stray Kids, G-Dragon, TXT, IVE, i-dle, ENHYPEN, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and a number of rookie artists have arrived or are on their way to Hong Kong.

Sources indicate that there have been no cancellations of artist arrivals so far, but the rehearsal schedule and technical equipment may undergo significant adjustments.

3. Hong Kong Mourns, The World Watches

In addition to being a focus for the global public, the Wang Fuk Court tragedy has sparked a long debate about building safety standards in Hong Kong, particularly the use of bamboo scaffolding, which has long been considered a tradition in the city’s construction industry.

The Hong Kong government is reportedly conducting a massive investigation to determine the primary cause of the fire, including potential safety violations during the renovation process.

(kpl/pit)