[2026 TMA] Unique KiiiKii wins 'Artist of the Year' award... "Thank you so much, Tikki"
19th, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Shines"We will always deliver laughter"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by
and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Ra-jin] The unique five-member girl group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) has been honored with the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 TMA'.KiiiKii (KYA&LEESOL&JIYU&HAUM&SUI) became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA) held at 6 PM on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The 'Artist of the Year' award is presented to artists (or teams) who have shown remarkable achievements in album sales (based on Circle Chart) and digital music rankings among all artists who released albums or digital music within the year, with the award serving as a main prize.KiiiKii stated, "We are truly happy and delighted to receive this award for the great love we received for our song '404 (New Era)' this year. We are very thankful and grateful to our Tikis who support and love us."KiiiKii JIYU said, "It is very meaningful and an honor to be able to participate in an awards ceremony held in my hometown, Busan. I am also grateful to my members, my family, and the members' families. We will strive to be a group that always delivers laughter, just like the name 'KiiiKii'."KiiiKii, who debuted in February last year, has established themselves as a representative fifth-generation girl group by creating a sensation with their second mini-album 'Delulu Pack' released in January, particularly with the title track '404 (New Era)'. They are receiving immense love for exuding 'Gen Z beauty' through their unique music and styling. KiiiKii previously won 'Next Leader', equivalent to a rookie award, at the '2025 TMA' last year.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 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 fervent attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' event, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features 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, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', on 'Nico Nico Live' in Japan, and through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live' in other regions.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.rajin@tf.co.kr
