The atmosphere at the end of the 2025 TMA held in Macao on the 20th after the conclusion of the event

A four-hour performance was electrifying... Artists continued to connect with fans even after ending

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Source: Reporter Park Heon-woo

[The Fact | Macao = Reporter Kim Min-ji] Some artists danced in excitement. Others greeted the cheering fans. Everyone gathered for group photos and dispersed around the stage to interact with fans, expressing their regret at the end of the "festival night."

The 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA), which heated up Macao, the "City of Light and Art," has come to a successful conclusion. Hosted by <The Fact> and organized by Fan N Star and The Square ENM, the '2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)' successfully concluded its four-hour run at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue on the afternoon of the 20th, with over 30,000 global fans and artists representing the present and future of K-pop participating.

Source: Reporter Kim Min-ji

The outdoor awards ceremony in Macao, held amidst the lingering typhoon, officially concluded with Stray Kids receiving the 'Honor of the Year' award. The cameras broadcasting the event live also turned off, but the stage itself was filled with a relaxed atmosphere and excitement. As Stray Kids' encore performance concluded the four-hour TMA, the participating artists returned to the stage to congratulate each other and connect with fans.

Despite the long performance, fans seemed to be disappointed, chanting "Encore" again as soon as Stray Kids' encore performance ended. As the ending credits for the people who prepared for TMA Macao appeared on the stage screen, the fans realized that the show was truly over, and their disappointment deepened.

Source: Reporter Kim Min-ji

However, the disappointment was short-lived, and the mood quickly changed as the entire cast returned to the stage for a group photo. Fans cheered, chanting the names of the groups or members they were rooting for. The cast huddled together, reminiscing about the 2025 TMA, with TMA's signature MCs, Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, in the center, for a group photo. Everyone beamed with bright smiles and high energy. Their expressions seemed to reflect both the relief of successfully completing the show and the sadness of its conclusion.

Even after the group photo, the artists didn't leave the stage, instead spreading out to greet their global fans. Some members, immersed in the excitement, even danced. As the members, enjoying the lingering energy, left one by one, the TMA event finally came to a close. Fans, too, were unable to leave the venue easily. As they left one by one, they felt the emptying venue, and took photos with merchandise to commemorate the end of the show, expressing their disappointment. Despite the long performance, there was no sign of fatigue. Even outside the venue, a line of fans lined the streets, eager to see their favorite members leave.

Source: Reporter Kim Min-ji

This year's awards ceremony was attended by NEXZ, MEOVV, Boynextdoor, Stray Kids, IVE, AHOF, aespa, NMIXX, NCT Wish, ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, Close Your Eyes, KiiiKiii, TWS, and Hearts2Hearts (in alphabetical order), all of whom have been active on the global stage beyond Korea over the past year. They delivered high-quality performances and connected with their global fans.

◆'2025 The Fact Music Awards' Winners (Macao)

▶ Honor of the Year: Stray Kids

▶ Muse of the Year: aespa

▶ Sound of the Year: Ive

▶ Record of the Year: Stray Kids

▶ Icon of the Year: ENHYPEN

▶ World Best Performer: Zerobaseone

▶ World Best Wave: Boynextdoor

▶ Artist of the Year: Stray Kids, aespa, ENHYPEN, Ive, NMIXX, Boynextdoor, Zerobaseone, TWS, NCT Wish

▶ Global Hot Trend: NEXZ, MEOVV

▶ Next Leader: Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, All Day Project

▶ Hottest: Close Your Eyes, AHOF

▶ TMA Popularity Award: Stray Kids

▶ Today's Choice: ENHYPEN

▶ Judge's Special Award: aespa