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won the award for his song "A Request", and it is given in honor of a male artist with the best performance in the music industry."1999 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list"
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Winners and nominees

Each year is linked to the article about the Mnet Asian Music Awards held that year.

Multiple awards for Best Male Artist

As of 2020, four male artists received two or more awards. ;3 wins *

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Notes

References

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External links

Mnet Asian Music Awards
official website {{MAMA Award for Best Male Artist MAMA Awards