'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th, will showcase a variety of 'first-ever' stages. / TMA Organizing Committee

[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' has completed preparations to perfectly captivate the audience with a special stage that cannot be seen anywhere else.

'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, will raise the curtain on its grand festival at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th.

With only three days left, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is heightening the anticipation of K-pop fans worldwide as top-class artists representing K-pop are preparing special stages that are hard to find anywhere else.

While all artists are preparing their best stages befitting the dignity of 'TMA', we have selected three stages that are particularly noteworthy in advance.

◆ A Comeback Myth Reborn with an Orchestra - RESCENE 'LOVE ATTACK'

Group RESCENE will unveil the orchestral version of 'LOVE ATTACK' for the first time at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. / The Muse Entertainment

RESCENE, which has established itself as the 'representative girl group of the 5th generation' by dominating online and offline buzz this year, will present a revamped 'LOVE ATTACK' stage with an orchestral arrangement at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.

'LOVE ATTACK' is the title track of RESCENE's first mini-album 'SCENEDROME', released in August 2024, and is their representative song, continuing the 'miracle comeback' by topping major domestic music charts even now.

RESCENE is scheduled to perform an orchestral version of 'LOVE ATTACK' at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', a performance that has never been shown anywhere else. This stage, with its grand and mystical feel, different from the original song, is expected to give the audience at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium a feeling of being in a 'fantasy otherworld'.

◆ A Fatal Temptation by Eight Men in Busan - ATEEZ 'MAMACITA'

Group ATEEZ will perform a live rendition of 'MAMACITA' at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. This is the first time ATEEZ will reveal the 'MAMACITA' stage. / KQ Entertainment

'World-class performer' ATEEZ, which has completely dominated the global music market as well as domestic music charts, will present the 'MAMACITA' stage for the first time at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.

'MAMACITA' is a track included in the fourteenth mini-album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5', released in June, and is a song that combines exotic Latin sounds with ATEEZ's passionate energy.

ATEEZ has gained immense popularity with their chic and cold image in the title track 'BAD' from 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5', earning the nickname 'Northern Duke'.

At this '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', ATEEZ plans to captivate the hearts of global fans once again with the 'MAMACITA' performance, full of explosive energy and passionate aura.

In addition, the perfect live harmony and stage manners of the eight members, honed through world tours and large arena stages, are also a point of interest for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. The intense stage of ATEEZ, leading the global K-pop craze, is drawing the attention of K-pop fans worldwide.

◆ "Dare to Be Happy" - An Emotion That Will Resonate Worldwide - Lim Young Woong 'Please Be Happy'

Singer Lim Young Woong will perform the new song 'Please Be Happy' from their 10th anniversary special album 'IM HERO 10' at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. / Mugoongi Music

Lim Young Woong, a 'superstar of the music industry' with unparalleled digital music power and public appeal, will also present a stage of warm comfort and emotion at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. Lim Young Woong, who released their 10th anniversary special album 'IM HERO 10' on the 8th, will perform the new song 'Please Be Happy' from the new album at this awards ceremony.

'Please Be Happy' is a song personally written by Lim Young Woong, inspired by the 'Hero Generation' (fandom name), and features impressive lyrics such as 'It won't be dark anymore, every day will be brilliant, dare to be happy, and be carelessly prettier.' Upon its release, the song, along with other tracks, topped major domestic music charts, becoming a staple on listeners' playlists.

Lim Young Woong recently delivered a deeply moving performance of 'Please Be Happy' with the Gyeongbok University student choir at their solo concert 'IM HERO-THE STADIUM 2' held at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium.

Anticipation is growing for what kind of live performance Lim Young Woong will present to the audience at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium at '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which will unfold on the 19th.

'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' will feature 17 top-tier artists widely loved both domestically and internationally, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii, TREASURE, and tripleS. Additionally, actor Kim Soo-hyun will attend as an award presenter, completing an even more meaningful awards ceremony.

The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' red carpet will take place on the 19th at 4 PM, and the main ceremony will begin at 6 PM. Tickets for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' can be purchased through the online ticketing site Yes24 Ticket and will be exclusively broadcast live in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'.

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