'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' D-1: Three Exciting and Radiant Viewing Points

ATEEZ&CORTIS&Lim Young Woong → Kim Soo-hyun's Star-Studded LineupJi-hoon&Ji-yu Form 'Busan Squad' for Exclusive StagesWho Will Be Crowned This Year?The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', set to be held for the first time in Busan, South Korea, is just one day away. With 17 top-tier artist teams, exclusive stages, and top actor Kim Soo-hyun making a rare official appearance, a diverse range of entertainment awaits. The photo shows the 17 performing artists. / Each Agency[THE FACT | Reporter Jeong Byung-geun] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' has completed all preparations for the ultimate K-POP festival where fans and artists can enjoy and shine together.Hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' will be held on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. In an unprecedented move for an awards ceremony, the event will take place in the passionate city of Busan, featuring 17 top-tier artist teams, exclusive stages, and top actor Kim Soo-hyun's first official appearance in a long time, offering a variety of attractions.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' will feature top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS (artist names in alphabetical order).MC Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, who have become synonymous with 'TMA', will co-host the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', while broadcaster Jaejae will MC the red carpet event preceding the main ceremony. Additionally, Asia's representative Hallyu star, actor Kim Soo-hyun, will attend as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans at an official domestic event for the first time in a while.We've highlighted the key points to watch for the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', South Korea's premier K-POP awards ceremony that will ignite Busan's autumn night.# From Japan&Macau to 'Busan, South Korea'! Welcome Back!For the past two years, 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' has solidified its status as a global awards ceremony enjoyed by K-POP fans worldwide, connecting passionately with international audiences in Osaka, Japan, and Macau. Returning to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, 'TMA' embarks on a new challenge by holding its first ceremony in Busan, a city rapidly emerging as a new mecca for K-POP.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, is expected to create explosive synergy by combining the unique dynamism of Busan, the city of passion and romance, with the energy of K-POP. The grand-scale outdoor stage production, dazzling lighting, and overwhelming sound are set to heat up not only the audience on-site but also viewers watching the live broadcast from their homes on a Saturday night.# Only at TMA! 'TMA Special Stage' You Won't See Anywhere ElseSpecial stages exclusive to '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' are also drawing significant attention. xikers, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and tripleS will kick off the awards ceremony with cover performances of BTS's 'Hooligan', NCT DREAM's 'Beat It Up', and aespa's 'LEMONADE', each reinterpreted in their unique styles.TREASURE's JIHOON and KiiiKii's JIYU, both from Busan, will form the special duo 'Busan Squad' to grace the 'TMA' for the first time in their hometown. The duo, who selected songs fitting the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' theme 'Shine on, Dream One', will fill the Busan night with cheerful and beautiful harmonies.Furthermore, xikers and ATEEZ will present a song for the first time ever on a music show, a performance that has never been showcased before. CLOSE YOUR EYES will unveil a new song from their upcoming 4th mini-album, scheduled for release on the 30th, for the first time at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. In addition, a variety of rich and diverse performances designed to delight the eyes and ears of the audience are meticulously prepared.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, is expected to create explosive synergy by combining the unique dynamism of Busan, the city of passion and romance, with the energy of K-POP. The photo shows the official poster. / TMA Organizing Committee# Fierce Award Competition! Who Will Be the Winner of '2026 TMA'?With the participation of top artists who have shined in the domestic and international music markets over the past year, fan interest in which trophies each team will take home is higher than ever for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.In particular, K-POP fans are already curious about who will win the grand prize categories of '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', namely 'ICON OF THE YEAR', 'MUSE OF THE YEAR', 'SOUND OF THE YEAR', and 'RECORD OF THE YEAR'.Beyond the grand prize categories, anticipation is high for the results of various other awards, including 'TODAY'S CHOICE', decided by 100% audience vote on-site, 'WORLD BEST PERFORMER', awarded to artists who have captivated the world with their overwhelming performances, and 'NEXT LEADER', given to rookies who will lead the future of K-POP.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' red carpet, which will draw the attention of K-POP fans worldwide, will take place at 4 PM on the 19th, followed by the main ceremony at 6 PM. The event will be exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'. Tickets can be purchased through the online ticketing site Yes24 Ticket.kafka@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]