The 2003

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(MMF) was the fifth of the annual music awards in

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that took place on November 27, 2003, at the

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. Leading the nominees were duo

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and solo artist

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, with three each. By the end of the ceremony,

were the only ones to receive two wins, including Music Video of the Year daesang award.

Background

In its fifth year, the award-giving body continued to use the name "M.net Korean Music Festival" (MKMF)"Mnet's MKMF goes into history"
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for the first time. Singer-actor

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came back to host the event for the third time, together with Sung Yu-ri."2003 MMF part 1"
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Selection process and judging criteria

During the preliminary screening, the committee selected the nominees who released their singles and albums from November 2002 to October 2003. Afterwards, the official website of Mnet was opened so that fans will be able to vote their for candidates. In the same way, the professional juries have chosen from the nominees as well. The votes from both the fans and the judges were combined for the winners of each category.

Winners and nominees

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Big Mama (South Korean female band) from acrofan

Seven (South Korean singer) from acrofan

; Special awards * Mobile Popularity Award:

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" * Special Jury Prize:

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– "Secret Diary" (비밀일기) * Netizen Popularity Award:

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Multiple awards

Artist(s) with multiple wins

The following artist(s) received two or more wins (excluding the special awards):

Artist(s) with multiple nominations

The following artist(s) received two or more nominations:

Performers and presenters

The following individuals and groups, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers."2003 MMF part 3"
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Performers

Presenters

References

External links

Mnet Asian Music Awards
official website {{Mnet Asian Music Awards MAMA Awards ceremonies

Mnet Music Video Festival, 2003