On July 20, 2021, it was reported by Ilgan Sports the ceremony is undergoing discussion to be held in Hong Kong despite the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions.

[1] On September 7, it was announced the ceremony would be held at CJ ENM Contents World in Paju, South Korea.

[4] According to video teaser posted on Mnet's Twitter, the documentary is expected to feature interviews from Psy, Park Jin-young, Exo's Kai, Twice's Nayeon, Sana, and Jihyo, Mamamoo's Hwasa, Stray Kids, Super Junior, Shinee, and 2NE1.

It was revealed that the awards ceremony will be an offline event with a limited audience in accordance with government disease prevention guidelines.

[7] On December 11, Mnet released a special album titled, "Do the dance", performed by Lee Hyori on music streaming platforms.

[40] Artists from Japan, Greater China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam who have worked on songs released from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021.

[40] Music experts who participated in the production, creation, activities etc., of K-Pop's records and digital songs released from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021.