'TMA My Star'Award: BTS and NMIXX Lead Finalists with the Most Members — Who Will Claim Their First Win?

 Top 20 Male and Female Artists Advance to the Final RoundVoting will run for two weeks, from noon on Aug. 3 to noon on Aug. 17 (KST)  The final 20 nominees for the newly introduced TMA My Star Award at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) have been confirmed. The inaugural winners will be determined entirely by fans.The second round of voting for the TMA My Star Award, part of the Fan N Star category at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA), began at noon (KST) on Aug. 3 and will continue until noon (KST) on Aug. 17. Introduced for the first time in 2026, the TMA My Star Award recognizes the male and female artists who have received the greatest support from fans on FANNSTAR, with this year's winners becoming the award's first-ever recipients.The preliminary voting period ran from July 20 to Aug. 3, narrowing the field to the Top 20 male and Top 20 female finalists. All seven members of BTS advanced to the men's finals, while the category also features a strong lineup of solo artists. In the women's division, NMIXX leads with four finalists, while RESCENE secured two spots, further demonstrating the group's growing popularity.The Top 20 male finalists (listed in Korean alphabetical order) are: Kim Yong Bin, V (BTS), Sangwon (Alpha Drive One), SUGA (BTS), RM (BTS), JIY, Evan, WOODZ, Yoon Ji Sung, Eunho (PLAVE), Lee Chan Won, Lim Young Woong, Jang Min Ho, Jung Kook (BTS), j-hope (BTS), Jimin (BTS), Jin (BTS), Choi Su Ho, Hyunjin (Stray Kids), and Hwang Young Woong.The Top 20 female finalists are: Kyujin (NMIXX), Kim Eui Young, Ningning (aespa), Minami (RESCENE), Sullyoon (NMIXX), Ahyeon (BABYMONSTER), Youngseo (ALLDAY PROJECT), Woni (RESCENE), Wonhee (ILLIT), Winter (aespa), Yuna (ITZY), Lee Suyeon, Ian (Hearts2Hearts), Jeon Yujin, Jennie (BLACKPINK), Jiwoo (NMIXX), Jihyo (TWICE), Karina (aespa), Haewon (NMIXX), and Hongja.Following the final voting round, the top-ranked male and female artists will each receive the TMA My Star Award trophy in the FANNSTAR category at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. With finalists representing a wide range of genres and styles, anticipation is building over who will become the inaugural winners.Fans can cast their votes through FANNSTAR, the K-pop platform operated by The Fact. Voting is available through three methods: Regular Stars, Rainbow Stars, and Video Voting, which is unlocked by watching video advertisements. Fierce competition and enthusiastic participation from fans are expected throughout the voting period.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS will take place on Sept. 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The lineup includes RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, Alpha Drive One, Evan, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, Yena, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and tripleS.With high-quality live performances and spectacular stage productions available exclusively to attendees, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS is set to further solidify its status as one of Korea's premier music awards ceremonies.