[2026 TMA] 'CORTIS' Wins 3 Awards, Including 'Record of the Year,' Says "I love you, Core"
'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Takes the Stage in BusanWins 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year' AwardsThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by
and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group CORTIS is seen here sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Daesang RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT | Reporter Moonhwa] Group CORTIS became the recipient of three awards at the '2026 TMA', including the grand prize 'RECORD OF THE YEAR'.On the evening of the 19th, at 6 PM, CORTIS took home the 'RECORD OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.'Record of the Year' is an award presented to artists who have achieved remarkable musical accomplishments with well-made albums and left outstanding records throughout the year. It is composed of 80% record sales and 20% jury evaluation.On this day, CORTIS also won 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year', further proving their presence. Previously, CORTIS had also won the 'Next Leader Award' and 'Artist of the Year Award', once again writing their own record as a 'monster rookie'.Joo Hoon began by saying, "We received awards three times. I feel blessed to be doing what I love. I hope everyone is happy."Geonho shared, "This year, as we prepared our second album, celebrated our first anniversary, and went on tour, there were many concerns. This result came at the end of it all. At the beginning, middle, and end of these concerns were the members, staff, and fans. Thank you for creating such a wonderful stage."Seonghyun said, "I really wanted to win the 'Record of the Year' award, and I'm grateful that you loved our song 'REDRED'. Thank you to our Cores (fandom name) for cheering and having fun every time 'REDRED' played. Thank you and I love you."Martin emphasized, "Thank you for showing me a wider world. I said the same thing with our first album, and I've achieved my dream. I will meet our Cores in an even wider world." The members then shouted, "We love you, Core!"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group CORTIS is seen here sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Daesang RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROMStarting with their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' last year, CORTIS gained attention as a 'Young Creator Crew' that creates their own music and performances. By incorporating the members' unique colors into various areas such as songwriting, composing, performance, and content creation, they have continued a differentiated path from existing idol groups.Their upward trend continued this year. On April 20th, they successfully released the title track 'REDRED' from their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN'. 'REDRED' showcased CORTIS's signature free-spirited color with its intense electronic sounds and addictive melody.In particular, they expanded their activities to the global stage, attracting fans worldwide. Early this year, they performed on stages related to the US NBA, broadening their reach with international fans and earning the title of 'Global Rookie'.Having recently celebrated their first anniversary since debut, CORTIS exuded confidence on the blue carpet. CORTIS greeted fans by saying, "We hope you have fun playing with us in Busan. Especially, we hope you have fun playing with CORTIS."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. 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' is being hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, whose chemistry is trusted and proven. Top artists loved both domestically and internationally, 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, are taking the stage to deliver an epic festival. (Artist names in alphabetical order)Domestically, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik'. In Japan, it is available on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is being live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show red carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.culture@tf.co.kr
