Global First Stage in Macao: Top Artists to Complete the Stage

IVE and aespa to Debut New Songs at Global Awards Ceremony at '2025 TMA'

Source: The Fact

[The Fact | Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] What will it be like for top artists to perform their new songs overseas? Expectations are high for the comeback groups that will heat up the Macau scene alongside the '2025 The Fact Music Awards.'

The organizing committee of the 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' announced on the 26th, "Stray Kids, NCT WISH, and ZEROBASEONE (in alphabetical order) will perform their new songs for the first time overseas at the '2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' to be held in Macao on September 20th."

Source: JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, WakeOne

First, Stray Kids, who made a comeback on the 22nd with their fourth full-length album 'KARMA,' will perform their title track 'CEREMONY' at the '2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.' Stray Kids is preparing to perform their new song overseas for the first time at the "2025 The Fact Music Awards," featuring a dramatic "CEREMONY" performance that captures their signature energy.

Furthermore, Stray Kids will perform not only "CEREMONY" but also their title track "Walkin On Water," which topped Billboard's main album chart, the Billboard 200, along with other beloved tracks from both Korea and abroad.

Since their debut, Stray Kids have consistently delivered impressive performances, and global fans are eager to see what kind of synergy they will create on the grand stage prepared in Macau.

NCT Wish, who will make a comeback with their third mini-album "COLOR" on September 1st, will also unveil their first overseas performance of their new song at the "2025 The Fact Music Awards." At this awards ceremony, the members will perform their new album's title track "COLOR" alongside dancers for the first time.

NCT Wish delivered a high-quality performance at last year's "2024 The Fact Music Awards." This year's awards ceremony is expected to showcase even more growth and a performance that will captivate fans for the second consecutive year, generating significant interest.

Zerobase One, who is making a comeback on the same day, will also be performing at the "2025 The Fact Music Awards," marking their first overseas performance of their new song. Returning with their first full-length album "NEVER SAY NEVER," Zerobase One will perform their new songs "ICONIK" and "Lovesick Game" before a global audience.

The '2025 TMA' organizing committee further heightened expectations by revealing, "Zerobase One will be creating a very special stage that can only be seen at this awards ceremony."

Source: Starship Entertainment, SM Entertainment

IVE and aespa will be the first to unveil their new songs at an overseas awards ceremony, the '2025 The Fact Music Awards.' IVE will perform "XOXZ," the title track from his fourth mini-album released on the 25th, while aespa will perform "Rich Man," the title track from his sixth mini-album, scheduled for release on September 5th.

With the '2025 The Fact Music Awards' garnering the attention of K-pop fans worldwide, both groups are expected to light up the Macau night with high-quality performances.

Hosted by The Fact and organized by Fan N Star and The Square ENM, the "2025 The Fact Music Awards" will be held on September 20th at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue (澳門戶外表演區). The venue, the largest outdoor performance venue in Macao, can accommodate an audience of over 50,000, and will feature special performances befitting a "large-scale global music festival" featuring K-pop artists and fans from around the world.

The event is highly anticipated, boasting a star-studded lineup that includes NEXZ, MEOVV, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, IVE, AHOF, aespa, NMIXX, NCT Wish, ENHYPEN, ZEROBASE1, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KIIIKIII, TWS, and HEARTS2HEARTS.

Detailed information about the "2025 The Fact Music Awards" can be found on the official website and social media.