[2026 TMA] ALPHA DRIVE ONE Wins 'Next Leader' Award... "Thanks to Ailee"
'Next Leader' Award, Equivalent to Rookie of the Year[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by
and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE delivering a spectacular performance.[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Young-bong] ALPHA DRIVE ONE received the 'Next Leader' award, equivalent to the Rookie of the Year, at the '2026 TMA'.ALPHA DRIVE ONE became the recipient of the 'Next Leader' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th.The 'Next Leader' award is presented to the singer (team) who has achieved the best results among rookies who debuted within the year. It is determined by a combination of 60% album/music sales and 40% judge evaluation.ALPHA DRIVE ONE said, "We are grateful just to be able to come to the TMA, and even more grateful to receive an award. It's all thanks to our beloved ELIES," adding, "We are also thankful to the staff."ALPHA DRIVE ONE showcased their stage with their first mini-album and debut title track 'FREAK ALARM' in January. 'Freak Alarm', released on January 12th, was well-received for its message to those who continue to move forward in their fierce battles with themselves.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE delivering a spectacular performance.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich content every year, and after stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, features top domestic and international artists loved 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, presenting an epic festival. (Artists listed in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the pre-show red carpet event to the main awards ceremony through these platforms.kyb@tf.co.kr
