From ATEEZ to the TREASURE–KiiiKiii Collaboration… ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ to Feature a Spectacular Lineup of Special Stages

ATEEZ and xikers to Present Stages Never Before Seen on Broadcast‘Busan Natives’ TREASURE’s JIHOON and KiiiKiii’s JIYU Set for a Special CollaborationTaking Place at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19 From ATEEZ to TREASURE’s JIHOON and KiiiKiii’s JIYU, the “Busan natives,” the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ is ready to captivate global K-pop fans with a diverse lineup of special stages.According to the organizing committee of THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) on the 19th, the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,’ set to take place on September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, will feature a rich variety of special stages, ranging from an opening performance reinterpreting K-pop hits to artist collaborations and the first-ever performances of unreleased new songs.Meanwhile, ‘THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ will open ticket sales for all seats, including Ground seats (VVIP and VIP), through the online ticketing platform YES24 Ticket at 12 p.m. on the 20th, keeping the excitement surrounding the awards ceremony going.First, the opening stage of the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ will be presented by xikers, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and tripleS, three groups representing the fifth generation of K-pop.The three groups will reinterpret hit songs that received widespread love from K-pop fans during the judging period for the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’, adding their own unique styles to the performances. xikers will perform BTS’ ‘Hooligan,’ CLOSE YOUR EYES will perform NCT DREAM’s ‘Beat It Up,’ and tripleS will take on aespa’s ‘LEMONADE,’ kicking off the awards ceremony with a spectacular opening.   A special collaboration has also been confirmed to celebrate the event being held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. TREASURE’s JIHOON and KiiiKiii’s JIYU, both from Busan, will form a duet and showcase a unique chemistry. In line with the theme of the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’, ‘Shine on, Dream One’, the two artists are set to present a beautiful harmony that will color the night in Busan.Special stages that can only be seen at the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ are also in store. xikers and ATEEZ are preparing performances of songs they have never performed before on music shows, while CLOSE YOUR EYES will give the first-ever performance of an unreleased new song.The ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ has confirmed the appearance of 17 acts with diverse musical styles and distinct identities, including 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 (listed in Korean alphabetical order), further raising anticipation for the ceremony.   Having assembled a spectacular lineup befitting the stature of a premium global awards ceremony, the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ plans to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience found only at ‘THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’, with stages that maximize each artist’s unique identity and a distinctive stage concept.With this spectacular lineup and high-quality performances coming together, the ‘2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS’ is expected to become an unforgettable festival moment for global K-pop fans visiting Busan.