The category of Best Female Artist MAMA 2021 is predictable or fiercely competitive: Lisa and Rosé (BLACKPINK) vs IU

 The 'Best Female Artist' award of MAMA 2021 has confused many netizens because it seems that the results are not as predictable as they thought.

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2021 is expected to take place at 6 pm on December 11 (KST). This is always one of the most anticipated year-end events, and also the most controversial award among fandoms. However, in recent years, there are some categories at MAMA that are considered to be the most predictable because there will be one artist who will overwhelm the other nominated artists.

With MAMA 2021, many people think that the 'Best Female Artist' award will also have no dramatic competition and have a name that will 'surely' win. But is this entirely accurate if we look at this year's nominations and award criteria?

MAMA 2021 is ready to return

On the evening of November 3, MAMA 2021 officially announced this year's nominations. In which the 'Best Female Artist' category attracts attention because of the appearance of famous female solo artists with outstanding achievements. The named candidates include Heize, IU , Lisa (BLACKPINK), Rosé (BLACKPINK) and Taeyeon (SNSD).

           'Best Female Artist' nominations at MAMA 2021

Initially when the nominations for the 'Best Female Artist' category appeared, many thought that the winner was actually very predictable. According to Knet, IU will definitely be the best female solo artist at MAMA 2021 because of her outstanding digital achievements compared to the rest of the competition. Some people also think that even though Lisa or Rosé are famous, this award would not have been deserved if it wasn't for IU.

Video announcing 'Best Female Artist' nominations at MAMA 2021

However, this story later became a hot topic on Korean online forums when many Knets saw the 'Best Female Artist' category with dramatic competition and unpredictable results. The reason is because according to the criteria announced by MAMA, not only digital achievements are considered even though IU is considered the "queen" in this field.

Specifically, MAMA 2021 will be considered the winners according to the following ratio: 40% of the jury's evaluation, 20% of digital achievements, 20% of physical album sales, 10% of MVs, 10% of the global music platform (Apple Music).

IU - 'Celebrity'

If according to this criterion, Rosé and Lisa (BLACKPINK) have absolutely a chance to win, especially Lisa. Accordingly, the youngest BLACKPINK has the advantage in terms of album sales, MV views, and achievements in the global music platform. Therefore, Lisa can also "compare" closely with IU and everything is probably only decided by the factor of 40% of the judges' evaluation. In addition, Rosé still has a chance when her achievements are said to be more stable than IU and Lisa's because there are similarities in all areas from domestic and international digital music to album sales. .

LISA - 'LALISA'

ROSÉ - 'On The Ground'

Some comments by Knet about the nomination for the 'Best Female Artist' category:

- It's just a competition between IU, Rosé and Lisa, right?

-Isn't IU overwhelming them? Where is that fierce?

- They should write IU's name on the trophy right now.

- It's not easy to guess, if IU wins Daesang, this award will be given to another artist.

Honestly, it would be weird if IU didn't get this award.

- Anyway, the winner is IU.

- The winner will be Lisa or IU.

- I also think this is just an internal competition between Lisa and Rosé.

- MAMA loves making money from foreign fans so I think it's Lisa.

- Don't forget about 40% of the judges' ratings, so whoever they want to win will win.

- IU must win, it's not hard to guess.

- I really like Rosé's song, I wish Rosé would win.

- Come to think of it, this isn't just 'Song of the Year' so it's not like IU will win for sure. I think Lisa and Rosé both have a big chance!!

-I don't think MAMA will give IU high marks.. Rosé and Lisa have sold a lot of albums, so I'm not sure who will get it.

- This award is not easy to guess because if you really consider all the criteria, Lisa even has the ones that overwhelm IU such as album sales, MVs and international music platforms.