BTS Tops 'TMA Best Music – Summer'; PLAVE, Evan Rank in Top 3

'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' to Be Held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on Sept. 19  BTS became the spotlight of the 'TMA Best Music – Summer' category.As the final round of voting for the FANNSTAR 'TMA Best Music – Summer' category at THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) was held over two weeks, from 12 p.m. on July 20 to 12 p.m. on August 3 (KST), BTS's "Come Over" took first place. The finalists for the "TMA Best Music – Summer" category were selected through a preliminary vote among artists who released music between April and June 2026, excluding OSTs and one-off collaboration projects. A total of 20 artists advanced to the final round: KIM KI TAE, NEXZ, DONGHAE, MEOVV, MINGI, Bak Chang Geun, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, Alpha Drive One, Evan, NCT WISH, ISEGYE IDOL, CORTIS, TAEMIN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, TREASURE, PLAVE, and Hwang Chi Yeul (listed in Korean alphabetical order).Among a highly competitive field spanning various music genres, BTS's "Come Over" claimed the No. 1 spot in the final voting. PLAVE's "Born Savage" finished second, followed by Evan's "Ride or Die" in third.Notably, BTS and PLAVE successfully maintained their No. 1 and No. 2 rankings from the preliminary vote through to the final round, once again demonstrating their unrivaled influence and strong fandom support. Meanwhile, Evan climbed to No. 3 among a lineup of formidable contenders, showcasing a remarkable presence.According to the voting results, the first-place winner will receive the "Best Music – Summer" trophy in the FANNSTAR category at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. The second-place winner will receive a Route 273 bus advertisement, while the third-place winner will be awarded a vertical media board advertisement in Seomyeon, Busan.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, a global music festival created by artists and K-pop fans together, will be held on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.With an unparalleled lineup spanning multiple generations and genres—including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, Alpha Drive One, Evan, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, Choi Yena, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS—anticipation is building for the diverse and memorable performances that will unfold on stage.Further details regarding the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be released sequentially through the official website.