Stray Kids, Ive, aespa, and Enhypen…

From Limited Stages to the First Korean Awards Ceremony to Visit Macao

Source: TMA Organizing Committee

[The Fact | Reporter Park Ji-yoon] The '2025 The Fact Music Awards,' the ultimate premium K-pop awards show where top artists and global fans can enjoy together, is finally making its grand debut in Macao.

Hosted by The Fact and organized by Fan N Star and The Square ENM, the '2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)' will be held on the 20th at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue (澳門戶外表演區).

Top artists who have garnered immense love from K-pop fans both domestically and internationally throughout the year, including NEXZ, MEOVV, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, IVE, AHOF, aespa, NMIXX, NCT WISH, ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TWS, and Hearts2Hearts (in alphabetical order), are all gearing up for an unforgettable festival.

Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, who have become not only the faces but also the symbols of "The Fact Music Awards," will serve as co-MCs for their 7th collaboration, leading the ceremony with their reliable and reliable hosting skills.

With its star-studded lineup, the "2025 The Fact Music Awards" is garnering the attention of K-pop fans worldwide. We've highlighted three key points to keep you entertained.

Source: Each agency

◆ 'Limited Edition' Stages Available Only at the '2025 TMA'

First, the '5th Generation Hot Rookies' who debuted this year, AHOF, Close Your Eyes, Kiiikiii, and Hearts2Hearts, will open the awards ceremony with a special stage paying homage to legendary K-pop artists. Each performer will reinterpret hit songs by BTS, Seventeen, Blackpink, and Red Velvet in their own unique styles, leaving a powerful impact from the start.

Following this, the audience will also witness an emotional duet performance by Ive's Lee Seo, Nmixx's Gyujin, and ZerobaseOne's Jang Hao and Ricky. Lee Seo and Gyujin will perform Taeyeon's "To. X," while Jang Hao and Ricky will captivate the audience with their sweet vocals and beautiful harmonies on "Special Person," a song that captures the true meaning of love.

Stray Kids, NCT Wish, and ZeroBaseOne will make their international debuts with new songs that have been receiving enthusiastic responses both domestically and internationally at this awards ceremony. Stray Kids will showcase their beloved hits, including the title track "CEREMONY" from their fourth full-length album, raising expectations. NCT Wish will unveil "COLOR," the title track from their third mini-album, while ZeroBaseOne will premiere "ICONIK" and its accompanying track "Lovesick Game" from their first full-length album.

Furthermore, the "2025 The Fact Music Awards" will unveil a series of limited-edition performances that K-pop fans won't want to miss, including the first-ever group collaboration between Ahof and Close Your Eyes, a special shuffle performance by Hearts to Hearts featuring a multi-person dancer group, and MEOVV's EDM-style arrangements of their hit songs.

Source: Reporter Lee Sae-rom

◆ 'The Fact Music Awards' to Be Held at Macao's Largest Outdoor Performance Venue, a First for a Korean Awards Ceremony

Last year, the 'The Fact Music Awards', which captivated the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, will relocate to Macao, an international city where Eastern and Western cultures blend, to meet global K-pop fans.

The Macao Outdoor Performance Venue is the largest outdoor performance venue in Macao, capable of accommodating over 50,000 attendees. Its grand scale makes it a new landmark in Macao. This marks the first time a Korean-hosted awards ceremony will be held there, drawing even more attention.

Furthermore, this year marks the first time the 'The Fact Music Awards' will be held at an outdoor venue, allowing audiences to experience the romance and charm of an outdoor performance, a stark departure from previous indoor ceremonies.

◆ The Present and Future of K-pop in Macao

Macao, the venue for this year's awards ceremony, is gaining attention as an attractive city where the present and future coexist. The 2025 The Fact Music Awards will leverage Macao's unique characteristics to deliver meaningful moments that connect the present and future of K-pop.

This year's awards ceremony will feature a stellar lineup of leading K-pop artists, including Stray Kids, Ive, aespa, and Enhypen, promising to thrill global fans with high-quality performances. The addition of fifth-generation rising rookies like Meovv, AHOF, NCT WISH, Close Your Eyes, KiiiKiii, TWS, and Hearts2Hearts promises an even richer and more diverse K-pop festival.

World-renowned action actor and director Donnie Yen will also grace the awards show as an award presenter. Having expanded his career from the Greater China region to Hollywood and remains active to this day, his presence at this awards ceremony is expected to solidify his presence as a symbolic figure, blurring the lines between Eastern and Western pop culture.

The red carpet and awards ceremony for the '2025 The Fact Music Awards' will be held on the 20th at 5 PM and 8 PM KST (4 PM and 7 PM Macao time), respectively. It can be viewed in Korea through Naver CHZZK, in Japan through Niconico, and in other countries through the global content distribution platform Mifashow.