[2026 TMA] K-Pop Stars Adorn Busan... A Night of Fiery Festival (Comprehensive)

On the 19th, Busan, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'RIIZE&xikers&RESCENE...Stage and Award Relay UnfoldsActor Kim Soo-hyun Appears at Official Event[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 cast taking a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] Busan's night was set ablaze by K-POP stars. '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA), which brought together artists from rookies to global stars, concluded successfully with spectacular stages and diverse performances that captivated audiences and global fans.At '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th, 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 performed.'2026 TMA', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival created by K-POP artists and fans worldwide. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macao, this year's awards ceremony returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, and was held in Busan amidst the interest of domestic and international fans.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 group RESCENE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho◆ K-POP Stars Gather...Spectacular Stages&Special CollaborationsThe awards ceremony kicked off with dazzling performances by CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS, and xikers. Following this, stages showcasing the unique charms of each artist continued, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience.Special collaboration stages also captured attention. TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU performed a duet of Yoonha's 'Comet', showcasing delicate emotions and powerful vocals.Actor Kim Soo-hyun attended as an award presenter, making an appearance at an official domestic event. Kim Soo-hyun added to the festive atmosphere by greeting artists and the audience at the awards ceremony.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 TREASURE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-hanKim Soo-hyun said, "Although I am here as an award presenter today, I am a true lover of K-pop," adding, "K-pop, which embodies our emotions and stories, is a culture that transcends borders and languages, allowing the world to empathize and communicate."[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 actor Kim Soo-hyun presenting an award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooHe continued, "The power of music has also grown," and stated, "This is a meaningful moment created by the convergence of hearts and choices from around the world. I am also happy to be a part of this glorious moment."Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the main hosts of 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', led the stage with natural chemistry and smooth hosting. Jaejae, who hosted the Blue Carpet this year, livened up the pre-event atmosphere by engaging in conversations with artists with her unique wit and charm.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han◆ From Rookies to Top Artists...Who Will Take Home the Trophy?A series of awards for rookie artists also followed. The 'Hottest' award, presented to the hottest rookie of the year, was given to IDID and xikers. 'Next Leader', recognizing current achievements and future potential, was awarded to ALPHA DRIVE ONE and CORTIS. '__Global Hot Trend' was won by CLOSE YOUR EYES and tripleS.'Artist of the Year' included ATEEZ, KiiiKii, TREASURE, NMIXX, ILLIT, YENA, RESCENE, CORTIS, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and RIIZE.Among these, '__World Best Performer__', awarded to artists who captivated the audience with outstanding performances and stages, went to TREASURE, and '__World Best Wave__', for artists who will lead future activities, was awarded to EVAN.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 group NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 singer YENA delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMAt the Daesang, the highlight of the awards ceremony, CORTIS, RIIZE, NMIXX, and ATEEZ each took home a trophy.'Record of the Year' went to CORTIS for their well-made album showcasing musical achievement. 'Muse of the Year' was awarded to RIIZE for inspiring fans worldwide with their unique music and message. NMIXX, who demonstrated their musical presence with a high-quality sound, became the recipient of 'Sound of the Year'. '__Icon of the Year__' was selected as ATEEZ for leading the K-POP scene with overwhelming presence and influence.The 'Special Jury Award' and 'TMA Popularity Award' were presented to Lim Young Woong. In their acceptance speech, Lim Young Woong said, "I sincerely thank the Hero Generation. I will continue to work hard," and added, "I also express my gratitude to the TMA organizers."[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 group RIIZE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 singer Lim Young Woong delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMNotably, Lim Young Woong then heated up the stage with consecutive performances of 'Make the Moment Eternal' and 'Please Be Happy'. As their uniquely deep and soft vocals filled the stadium, the audience was captivated by their voice and offered thunderous applause.The K-POP festival held in Busan was also delivered to fans worldwide online. In Korea, it was exclusively live-streamed through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan through the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend in person also joined in real-time from the Blue Carpet to the main awards ceremony, sharing the moments of K-POP stars' performances and awards held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 group ALLDAY PROJECT delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 group tripleS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT 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 group KiiiKii(KiiiKiii) delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-heeThe following is the list of winners for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.▶Icon of the Year: ATEEZ▶Sound of the Year: NMIXX▶Muse of the Year: RIIZE▶Record of the Year: CORTIS▶World Best Performer: TREASURE▶Artist of the Year: ATEEZ, TREASURE, NMIXX, RIIZE, ILLIT, RESCENE, KiiiKii, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, YENA▶World Best Wave: EVAN▶Global Hot Trend: tripleS, CLOSE YOUR EYES▶Next Leader: CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE▶Hottest: xikers, IDID▶TMA Popularity Award: Lim Young Woong▶Today's Choice: RESCENE▶Special Jury Award: Lim Young Woong▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Group': BTS▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Solo': Lee Chan-won▶Best Music 'Spring': BTS▶Best Music 'Summer': BTS▶Best Music 'Autumn' PLAVE▶Best Music 'Winter': Lee Chan-won▶Global Hot Star: PLAVE▶My Star Award: Male-BTS Jin, Female-NMIXX SULLYOONjs@tf.co.kr