The MAMA Award for Artist of the Year () is a daesang (or grand prize) award presented by CJ E&M (Mnet) at the annual MAMA Awards. It was first awarded at the event's 8th ceremony held in 2006; the five-member boyband group TVXQ won the award, and it is given in honor for artists with artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the music industry.
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
<sup></sup> Each year is linked to the article about the Mnet Asian Music Awards held that year.
Throughout the history of MAMA Awards only 3 recipients received the award more than once. BTS are the only artist to receive the award for consecutive years.
<small>Note: Shortlisted nominations only</small>