Hot Rookies Perform BTS and BLACKPINK

Hot Boy Group AHOF and CLOSE YOUR EYES Collaborate for the First Time

Source: F&F, Uncore, SM, Starship

[The Fact | Reporter Jeong Byeong-geun] From homages to legendary K-pop performances, the fifth-generation hot rookies who are shining in K-pop will shine at the '2025 The Fact Music Awards' with special stages.

On the 2nd, the organizing committee of the "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)" announced, "AHOF, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, and Hearts2Hearts will pay homage to legendary K-pop groups at the opening of the "2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" held in Macau on the 20th. A collaboration stage between AHOF and CLOSE YOUR EYES has also been prepared."

AHOF, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, and Hearts2Hearts, who debuted this year, quickly stole the hearts of K-pop fans at home and abroad, quickly gaining a spot at the "2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS." Four teams firmly established as representatives of fifth-generation idols will kick off the ceremony with a powerful opening stage at the "2025 The Fact Music Awards."

The four teams have prepared special homage performances, paying homage to the legendary artists who have played a crucial role in K-pop's rise to global popularity. AHOF will present classics by BTS, Close Your Eyes by Seventeen, Kiiikiii by Blackpink, and Hearts2Hearts by Red Velvet, each with their own unique style.

Source: TMA Organizing Committee

AHOF and Close Your Eyes will also collaborate on a collaborative stage. The two teams, each formed through the audition programs SBS's "Universe League" and JTBC's "Project 7," have achieved remarkable success since their debuts, leading to a fierce competition. Anticipation is mounting for the synergy between these two teams, considered one of the best new boy groups of the year.

Notably, the "2025 The Fact Music Awards" marks the first time that AHOF and Close Your Eyes will collaborate. The two teams are determined to showcase the power of the hottest boy group of 2025 with a special and overwhelming performance unlike any other.

The "2025 The Fact Music Awards," Korea's premier premium K-pop awards ceremony, will be held at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue on September 20th. Appearances include NEXZ, MEOVV, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, IVE, AHOF, aespa, NMIXX, NCT Wish, ENHYPEN, ZEROBASE1, Close Your Eyes, KIIIKIII, TWS, and HEARTS2HEARTS.

More information about the '2025 The Fact Music Awards', hosted by The Fact and organized by Fan N Star and The Square ENM, can be found on the official website and social media accounts.