https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr FANNSTAR RSS Service - All Articles copyright (c) FANNSTAR fannstar@tf.co.kr Award acceptance speeches that shone brighter than trophiesFrom the joy of winning multiple awards to emphasizing 'Son and Daughter of Busan'Stars who heightened anticipation with thanks to fans and comeback announcements[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the cast taking a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] Various scenes unfolded throughout the awards ceremony of the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th. From teams that won multiple awards to artists who credited their fans, and stars who emphasized their special connection with Busan, the speeches were diverse.◆ "Two trophies in one day, shining bright"... Multiple winners at TMAThis year's TMA saw a series of teams taking home multiple trophies. NMIXX won two awards, receiving 'Sound of the Year' and 'Artist of the Year'.Seol Yoon, in particular, swept three trophies by also winning the individual award, 'My Star Award'. NMIXX said, "We were able to receive such a big award thanks to our NSWERs," expressing gratitude to their fans.RIIZE also made their presence felt by winning major awards along with a trophy equivalent to the grand prize. The members said, "We wouldn't have received any awards without our fans," expressing their gratitude to 'Bries'. TREASURE also received two awards, including 'Artist of the Year'. They announced their acceptance speech, saying, "We are so grateful to receive two awards in one day."CLOSE YOUR EYES once again experienced the joy of winning at TMA, following last year. The members said, "It feels so good to be here at TMA again this year and receive an award," and "We will not forget this award, which we received thanks to all of you."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with RESCENE receiving the 'Today's Choice' award and giving their acceptance speech. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho◆ "I was eating ramen in the waiting room"... RESCENE WONI's honest acceptance speechRESCENE received the joy of winning at their first TMA stage. The members said, "It was our first TMA, and we are so happy to be able to participate and it will be an unforgettable experience."Leader Wonhee's honest confession in particular drew laughter. Leader Wonhee, who received the award through on-site voting, said, "I never imagined it, so I was taking off my shoes and eating ramen in the waiting room when I suddenly received it, so I am grateful," and "The award feels very heavy today." He then said to their fans, Re:MIND, "I love you so much and thank you very much," sharing the joy of their win.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ATEEZ giving their acceptance speech after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' grand prize. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee◆ Awards we can't receive without our fans... "We love you"Many artists mentioned their fandom first in their acceptance speeches. After receiving 'Artist of the Year', ATEEZ shouted towards the audience, "Are there many ATINY here? I love you, ATINY." They added, "We are grateful for ATINY," and promised, "We will show you good music and performances befitting the Artist of the Year."Lim Young Woong also held a trophy and said, "Thank you for giving us such a meaningful award. We love you," expressing gratitude to their fans. NMIXX SULLYOON also shared their joy with their fans after winning an individual award, saying, "We were able to receive such a meaningful award thanks to our NSWERs."Among these, the 'My Star Award (Female)' received by Seol Yoon is a newly established category this year, and the winner is determined by 100% of FANNSTAR votes.In addition, IDID said, "It is even more meaningful to be able to greet you in Busan." They added, "We are always grateful and love you, We:D," and promised, "We will always be a growing IDID."Finally, after receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award', tripleS expressed their affection for their fans, saying, "We are grateful to everyone involved who always works hard for us. We love you, WAVE."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee◆ From 'Son of Busan' to 'More meaningful because I received it in my hometown'... Connections with Busan draw attentionAs this year's TMA was held in Busan, there were also remarks emphasizing connections with the city.KiiiKii JIYU said, "It is so meaningful and an honor" to attend the awards ceremony held in their hometown, Busan. They expressed gratitude to their family and members, and stated, "We will always be a group that brings laughter."In addition, ALLDAY PROJECT TARZZAN shared their feelings about their first performance in Busan. They livened up the atmosphere by saying, "Aren't I a son of Gyeongsang Province?" and expressed affection for Busan fans, saying, "We had our first performance in Gyeongsang Province, and the energy was amazing." Tarzan also directly announced their comeback news for September 28th and shouted, "I love Busan." The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ALPHA DRIVE ONE giving their acceptance speech after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee◆ From family to staff... People they thought of before trophiesAward winners expressed their gratitude not only to their fans but also to their families and staff. RESCENE WONI said, "My family is here today," and expressed overwhelming emotion, saying, "I wanted to show my family me standing on such a big stage."Next, ALPHA DRIVE ONE expressed their gratitude to the staff along with their fans, ELIES. They said, "We are grateful to the many staff members and officials who work harder than us," and "Thank you for always believing in us and giving us love."Furthermore, Close Your Eyes said, "We are grateful to our fans who make our performances the best," and also expressed gratitude to PD and the agency family, including CEO Uncore Youngjun.Finally, YENA said, "This is my first TMA since my solo debut," and "Thank you for giving me such a great award. Thank you to my company family, producers, CEO, and president." They added, "I will continue to work hard to become an artist worthy of Artist of the Year."◆ Announcing next activities immediately after winning awards... "We won't stop"Some teams also expressed their aspirations for their next activities along with the joy of winning awards. RIIZE revealed their determination, saying, "We received a big award, but we will not stop here and will become a stronger RIIZE." They also mentioned celebrating their 4th, 5th, and 10th anniversaries together with their fans.TREASURE said, "We are preparing an album. We will 'shock' you with the best performance." TREASURE achieved consecutive million-seller first-week sales with two albums last September, 'LOVE PULSE', and this June, 'NEW WAV'.xikers also unleashed their passionate energy without reservation. After receiving the 'Hottest' award, they announced, "An album that will blow up the Earth in November is coming out," greatly raising fans' expectations.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han◆ Rookies' trophy march... CORTIS&ALPHA DRIVE ONEThe performance of the rookies was also noteworthy. CORTIS consecutively won 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year'. 'Next Leader' is an award given to a team that has achieved outstanding results among rookies who debuted within the year. CORTIS said, "We are grateful to Big Hit and HYBE for their hard work," and also thanked their fans, CORE.ALPHA DRIVE ONE also took home two trophies, winning 'Next Leader' followed by 'Artist of the Year'. The members said, "We are grateful just to be able to come to TMA, and even more grateful to receive an award," expressing their gratitude to their fans and staff.◆ "TMA is awesome!"... Festival atmosphere continued until the endHumorous moments continued until the end of the acceptance speeches. RIIZE thanked the TMA officials and fans, and then urged, "We will run until the end of this year, so please continue to support RIIZE." They then shouted, "TMA is awesome!" to liven up the atmosphere.ATEEZ also promised to repay fans with their performances in the future, and artists holding trophies expressed their joy in their own ways.The TMA today created another festival scene with the sincere words shared by each team and the on-site episodes, as numerous as the number of trophies.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer YENA delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMMeanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich entertainment every year, and after visiting Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it returned to Korea, the homeland of K-POP, after 3 years, receiving more attention than ever before.Hosted by the trusted chemistry of Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the '2026 TMA' featured top domestic and international artists including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, delivering an epic festival.In Korea, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' was exclusively live-streamed through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. In Japan, it was broadcast on the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions, it reached fans through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the venue could enjoy everything from the pre-show blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony online. They vividly experienced the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 19th, Busan, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'RIIZE&xikers&RESCENE...Stage and Award Relay UnfoldsActor Kim Soo-hyun Appears at Official Event[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the cast taking a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] Busan's night was set ablaze by K-POP stars. '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA), which brought together artists from rookies to global stars, concluded successfully with spectacular stages and diverse performances that captivated audiences and global fans.At '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS performed.'2026 TMA', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival created by K-POP artists and fans worldwide. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macao, this year's awards ceremony returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, and was held in Busan amidst the interest of domestic and international fans.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RESCENE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho◆ K-POP Stars Gather...Spectacular Stages&Special CollaborationsThe awards ceremony kicked off with dazzling performances by CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS, and xikers. Following this, stages showcasing the unique charms of each artist continued, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience.Special collaboration stages also captured attention. TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU performed a duet of Yoonha's 'Comet', showcasing delicate emotions and powerful vocals.Actor Kim Soo-hyun attended as an award presenter, making an appearance at an official domestic event. Kim Soo-hyun added to the festive atmosphere by greeting artists and the audience at the awards ceremony.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with TREASURE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-hanKim Soo-hyun said, "Although I am here as an award presenter today, I am a true lover of K-pop," adding, "K-pop, which embodies our emotions and stories, is a culture that transcends borders and languages, allowing the world to empathize and communicate."[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with actor Kim Soo-hyun presenting an award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooHe continued, "The power of music has also grown," and stated, "This is a meaningful moment created by the convergence of hearts and choices from around the world. I am also happy to be a part of this glorious moment."Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the main hosts of 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', led the stage with natural chemistry and smooth hosting. Jaejae, who hosted the Blue Carpet this year, livened up the pre-event atmosphere by engaging in conversations with artists with her unique wit and charm.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han◆ From Rookies to Top Artists...Who Will Take Home the Trophy?A series of awards for rookie artists also followed. The 'Hottest' award, presented to the hottest rookie of the year, was given to IDID and xikers. 'Next Leader', recognizing current achievements and future potential, was awarded to ALPHA DRIVE ONE and CORTIS. '__Global Hot Trend' was won by CLOSE YOUR EYES and tripleS.'Artist of the Year' included ATEEZ, KiiiKii, TREASURE, NMIXX, ILLIT, YENA, RESCENE, CORTIS, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and RIIZE.Among these, '__World Best Performer__', awarded to artists who captivated the audience with outstanding performances and stages, went to TREASURE, and '__World Best Wave__', for artists who will lead future activities, was awarded to EVAN.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer YENA delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMAt the Daesang, the highlight of the awards ceremony, CORTIS, RIIZE, NMIXX, and ATEEZ each took home a trophy.'Record of the Year' went to CORTIS for their well-made album showcasing musical achievement. 'Muse of the Year' was awarded to RIIZE for inspiring fans worldwide with their unique music and message. NMIXX, who demonstrated their musical presence with a high-quality sound, became the recipient of 'Sound of the Year'. '__Icon of the Year__' was selected as ATEEZ for leading the K-POP scene with overwhelming presence and influence.The 'Special Jury Award' and 'TMA Popularity Award' were presented to Lim Young Woong. In their acceptance speech, Lim Young Woong said, "I sincerely thank the Hero Generation. I will continue to work hard," and added, "I also express my gratitude to the TMA organizers."[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RIIZE delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMNotably, Lim Young Woong then heated up the stage with consecutive performances of 'Make the Moment Eternal' and 'Please Be Happy'. As their uniquely deep and soft vocals filled the stadium, the audience was captivated by their voice and offered thunderous applause.The K-POP festival held in Busan was also delivered to fans worldwide online. In Korea, it was exclusively live-streamed through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan through the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend in person also joined in real-time from the Blue Carpet to the main awards ceremony, sharing the moments of K-POP stars' performances and awards held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ALLDAY PROJECT delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group tripleS delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group KiiiKii(KiiiKiii) delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-heeThe following is the list of winners for '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.▶Icon of the Year: ATEEZ▶Sound of the Year: NMIXX▶Muse of the Year: RIIZE▶Record of the Year: CORTIS▶World Best Performer: TREASURE▶Artist of the Year: ATEEZ, TREASURE, NMIXX, RIIZE, ILLIT, RESCENE, KiiiKii, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, YENA▶World Best Wave: EVAN▶Global Hot Trend: tripleS, CLOSE YOUR EYES▶Next Leader: CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE▶Hottest: xikers, IDID▶TMA Popularity Award: Lim Young Woong▶Today's Choice: RESCENE▶Special Jury Award: Lim Young Woong▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Group': BTS▶FANNSTAR Choice Award 'Solo': Lee Chan-won▶Best Music 'Spring': BTS▶Best Music 'Summer': BTS▶Best Music 'Autumn' PLAVE▶Best Music 'Winter': Lee Chan-won▶Global Hot Star: PLAVE▶My Star Award: Male-BTS Jin, Female-NMIXX SULLYOONjs@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT] hosted and [FANNSTAR] and UCW organized the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, and the cast took a commemorative photo. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporters Bae Jeong-han&Nam Yun-ho&Park Heon-woo] [THE FACT] hosted and [FANNSTAR] and UCW organized the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, and the cast took a commemorative photo.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including [RIIZE] (RIIZE), [RESCENE] (RESCENE), [xikers] (xikers), [IDID] (IDID), [ILLIT] (ILLIT), [ALPHA DRIVE ONE] (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), [EVAN] (EVAN), [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]), [NMIXX] ([NMIXX]), [ALLDAY PROJECT] (ALLDAY PROJECT), [Lim Young Woong], [YENA], [CORTIS] (CORTIS), [CLOSE YOUR EYES] (CLOSE YOUR EYES), [KiiiKii] (KiiiKiii), [TREASURE] (TREASURE), and [tripleS] (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS]', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, [ATEEZ] performed a stage that had never been shown on music shows before, the opening stage by [xikers]&[CLOSE YOUR EYES]&[tripleS] paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives [TREASURE] [JIHOON] and [KiiiKii] [JIYU], among other spectacular and special performances.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Reporter Seo Ye-won at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Seo Ye-won at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top-tier artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' yennie@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT] hosts and [FANNSTAR] and UCW are organizing the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]) is revealing their acceptance speech after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Seo Ye-won [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Seo Ye-won] [THE FACT] hosts and [FANNSTAR] and UCW are organizing the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]) is revealing their acceptance speech after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including [RIIZE] (RIIZE), [RESCENE] (RESCENE), [xikers] (xikers), [IDID] (IDID), [ILLIT] (ILLIT), [ALPHA DRIVE ONE] (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), [EVAN] (EVAN), [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]), [NMIXX] ([NMIXX]), [ALLDAY PROJECT] (ALLDAY PROJECT), [Lim Young Woong], [YENA], [CORTIS] (CORTIS), [CLOSE YOUR EYES] (CLOSE YOUR EYES), [KiiiKii] (KiiiKiii), [TREASURE] (TREASURE), and [tripleS] (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS]', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including [ATEEZ] performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by [xikers]&[CLOSE YOUR EYES]&[tripleS] paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives [TREASURE] [JIHOON] and [KiiiKii] [JIYU].Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' yennie@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their thoughts after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee ATEEZ greets fans. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their thoughts after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' with its star-studded lineup, featured special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group NMIXX is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'SOUND OF THE YEAR' award. /Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT | Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group NMIXX is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'SOUND OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. ksr@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ SEONGHWA, WOOYOUNG, JONGHO, YEOSANG, San, YUNHO, HONGJOONG, Mingi (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group ATEEZ putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long time. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 ' hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's SEONGHYEON and KEONHO, and James (from left) are receiving the 'Record of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's SEONGHYEON and KEONHO, and James (from left) are receiving the 'Record of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' featuring a star-studded lineup, presented spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.'cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr']]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. SHOTARO, WONBIN, ANTON, SOHEE, EUNSEOK, and SUNGCHAN of group RIIZE (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Muse of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. SHOTARO, WONBIN, ANTON, SOHEE, EUNSEOK, and SUNGCHAN of group RIIZE (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Muse of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ's stage, which had never been shown on music shows before, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE EUNSEOK and ANTON, SHOTARO, SOHEE, WONBIN, SUNGCHAN (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. /Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RIIZE putting on a spectacular stage. [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group RIIZE EUNSEOK and ANTON, SHOTARO, SOHEE, WONBIN, SUNGCHAN (from left) putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "I will continue to show you great performances," he said.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is revealing their thoughts after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] ATEEZ was honored with the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)'.ATEEZ became the recipient of the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Earlier, ATEEZ had also won the 'ARTIST OF THE YEAR' award.ATEEZ said, "These days feel like truly grateful days. I believe this award is meaningful because of our fans who silently support us," adding, "We will always cherish this in our hearts and become a ATEEZ that works even harder with sincerity."He continued, "I can't express in words how honored I am to receive such a big award," and added, "I will continue to show you great performances."The ICON OF THE YEAR award is presented to global artists who lead K-POP with their overwhelming presence and influence. It is determined by a combined score of 60% for album and music sales, 20% for performances, and 20% for judge evaluations.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Reporter LEE SAEROMATEEZ's 'Bad' entered the Melon TOP100 chart at 81st place immediately after its release and has been steadily climbing the ranks. It continues to gain momentum over time, expanding its presence on domestic music charts.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun, features top artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the event from the pre-show blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.js@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting an ultra-luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ATEEZ is expressing their gratitude after winning the 'ICON OF THE YEAR' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend, the event was broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with TREASURE putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with TREASURE putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.' In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.'hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 19th, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' shone."We will become a team that makes next year even more anticipated."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, where NMIXX delivered a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Bae Jeong-han[THE FACT|Reporter Irajin] NMIXX, which captivated the eyes and ears of fans worldwide, received the honor of winning 'Sound of the Year' at the '2026 TMA'.NMIXX (LILY&HAEWON&SULLYOON&BAE&JIWOO&KYUJIN) became the recipient of 'Sound of the Year' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. NMIXX also won the 'Artist of the Year' award, achieving two wins. NMIXX SULLYOON also won the 'My Star Award (Female)'.'Sound of the Year' is awarded to artists who have demonstrated their musical presence by captivating the ears of global fans with their high-quality sound. It is determined by combining 80% of music chart performance and 20% of judge evaluations.NMIXX stated, "We were able to receive such a great award thanks to our ANS." and "Thank you for always being our driving force."They added, "We will always do our best and become a team that makes next year even more anticipated," and "We will work really hard in the future to show you many great performances."NMIXX, who debuted in 2022, gained attention by releasing their first single 'AD MARE'. Since then, they have released their 4th mini-album 'Fe3O4: FORWARD', their 1st full-length album 'BLUE VIOLET', and their 5th mini-album 'Heavy Serenade'.Notably, 'Heavy Serenade' ranked 3rd on Billboard's 'Best K-Pop Albums of the First Half of 2026'. The included track 'Crescendo' ranked 5th on Billboard's 'Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2026'.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the home of K-POP, after three years, receiving hotter attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Housou', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying everything from the pre-show blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rajin@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Hun-woo] , hosted by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group CLOSE tripleS is receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Hun-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Hun-woo] , hosted by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group CLOSE tripleS is receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer ATEEZ delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.Additionally, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting a super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer EVAN is giving an acceptance speech after receiving the 'World Best Wave' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer EVAN is giving an acceptance speech after receiving the 'World Best Wave' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Gratitude to BRIIZE Repeated... "We wouldn't have received an award without fans."Gratitude to Staff and Company... "We will repay with good music and performances."At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group RIIZE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] RIIZE received the 'MUSE OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 TMA'. On stage, they expressed gratitude to their fans, 'BRIIZE', and their commitment to future activities.RIIZE received the 'Muse of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. On this day, RIIZE also received the Artist of the Year award.The Muse of the Year award is presented to artists who, with their unique music and message, deliver new inspiration, move the hearts of fans worldwide, and establish themselves as muses of the era. It is calculated by reflecting 60% of album and music sales, and 20% each for popularity and judges' scores.RIIZE said, "This is one of the awards we looked forward to as a team. It's a very emotional experience to receive the Grand Prize like this," expressing their "sincere gratitude." They added, "There are still untold stories in RIIZE's journey, so please look forward to it," and said, "We wouldn't have received an award without our fans. I love you."They continued, "Thank you for this great award. We worked very hard for the past year. Lastly, we received this award thanks to BRIIZE." They emphasized that fans' support led to this award.They also did not hide their excitement and aspirations. "We received a big award, but we will not stop here and will become a stronger RIIZE," they declared. They added, "We are very grateful to the staff, company, and fans who worked hard with us. We will become a RIIZE that repays you with good music and performances in the future."Finally, they said, "Thank you to the TMA organizers. We will run until the end of this year, so please continue to support RIIZE," and urged, "Let's spend our 4th, 5th, and 10th anniversaries together." To conclude, they exclaimed, "TMA is awesome!" expressing their joy of winning.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group RIIZE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMRIIZE released their second mini-album 'II' in June and promoted the title track 'Do your dance'. Through the album, which contains a total of 6 songs, they added a change to their existing musical color, and in August, they expanded their overseas activities by releasing their third Japanese single 'Sunburst'.Recently, they held a fan meeting to commemorate their 3rd debut anniversary and announced their future music plans. They are scheduled to release a new digital single on October 26th and their second full-length album in the spring of next year. The Japanese single 'Sunburst' received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan on the 10th, achieving success in the country as well.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and rich content, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively broadcast live in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the event from the pre-show blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong performing a kiss-hand ceremony. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong showcasing their vocal talent.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, special performances were unveiled, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CLOSE YOUR EYES KENSHIN and SONG SEUNGHO, JANG YEOJUN, JEON MINWOOK, KIM SUNGMIN, MA JINGXIANG, SEO KYOUNGBAE (from left) are receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CLOSE YOUR EYES KENSHIN and SONG SEUNGHO, JANG YEOJUN, JEON MINWOOK, KIM SUNGMIN, MA JINGXIANG, SEO KYOUNGBAE (from left) are receiving the 'Global Hot Trend Award'.The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_10 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-POP artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'. cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE is sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE is sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Grand Prize MUSE OF THE YEAR'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.kr Photo Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Seo Ye-won, Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Seo Ye-won, Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. yennie@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer Lim Young Woong is revealing her acceptance speech after winning the 'Popularity Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer Lim Young Woong is revealing her acceptance speech after winning the 'Popularity Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, there were spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. NMIXX SULLYOON is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'My Star Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with NMIXX SULLYOON receiving the 'My Star Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', boasting a star-studded lineup, featured performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Takes the Stage in BusanWins 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year' AwardsThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group CORTIS is seen here sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Daesang RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT | Reporter Moonhwa] Group CORTIS became the recipient of three awards at the '2026 TMA', including the grand prize 'RECORD OF THE YEAR'.On the evening of the 19th, at 6 PM, CORTIS took home the 'RECORD OF THE YEAR' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.'Record of the Year' is an award presented to artists who have achieved remarkable musical accomplishments with well-made albums and left outstanding records throughout the year. It is composed of 80% record sales and 20% jury evaluation.On this day, CORTIS also won 'Next Leader' and 'Artist of the Year', further proving their presence. Previously, CORTIS had also won the 'Next Leader Award' and 'Artist of the Year Award', once again writing their own record as a 'monster rookie'.Joo Hoon began by saying, "We received awards three times. I feel blessed to be doing what I love. I hope everyone is happy."Geonho shared, "This year, as we prepared our second album, celebrated our first anniversary, and went on tour, there were many concerns. This result came at the end of it all. At the beginning, middle, and end of these concerns were the members, staff, and fans. Thank you for creating such a wonderful stage."Seonghyun said, "I really wanted to win the 'Record of the Year' award, and I'm grateful that you loved our song 'REDRED'. Thank you to our Cores (fandom name) for cheering and having fun every time 'REDRED' played. Thank you and I love you."Martin emphasized, "Thank you for showing me a wider world. I said the same thing with our first album, and I've achieved my dream. I will meet our Cores in an even wider world." The members then shouted, "We love you, Core!"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group CORTIS is seen here sharing their acceptance speech after winning the 'Daesang RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROMStarting with their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' last year, CORTIS gained attention as a 'Young Creator Crew' that creates their own music and performances. By incorporating the members' unique colors into various areas such as songwriting, composing, performance, and content creation, they have continued a differentiated path from existing idol groups.Their upward trend continued this year. On April 20th, they successfully released the title track 'REDRED' from their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN'. 'REDRED' showcased CORTIS's signature free-spirited color with its intense electronic sounds and addictive melody.In particular, they expanded their activities to the global stage, attracting fans worldwide. Early this year, they performed on stages related to the US NBA, broadening their reach with international fans and earning the title of 'Global Rookie'.Having recently celebrated their first anniversary since debut, CORTIS exuded confidence on the blue carpet. CORTIS greeted fans by saying, "We hope you have fun playing with us in Busan. Especially, we hope you have fun playing with CORTIS."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' is being hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, whose chemistry is trusted and proven. Top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, are taking the stage to deliver an epic festival. (Artist names in alphabetical order)Domestically, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik'. In Japan, it is available on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is being live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show red carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.culture@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' First Appearance... Awarded with 100% On-Site Voting"I Never Imagined It"... Bursting into Laughter at the Unexpected TrophyComeback in November After 'Pretty Girl'At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, RESCENE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Today's Choice' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Group RESCENE has won the 'Today's Choice' trophy, chosen by on-site fans at their first 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.RESCENE was selected as the winner of 'Today's Choice' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 p.m. on the 19th.'Today's Choice' is an award selected through direct voting by fans who visited the awards ceremony venue, targeting artists attending the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. Fans directly choose the artists whose stages captivated their attention and the artists they cheered for among those who graced the stage that day, with the winner determined by 100% on-site voting.RESCENE, who received a meaningful award on their first TMA stage, could not hide their joy.RESCENE said, "It was our first TMA, and I'm so happy to have been able to be here, and I don't think I'll ever forget it," adding, "I ran here with immense joy as soon as I heard the news. Thank you to everyone who voted, and we will become a more hardworking RESCENE."Member Won made everyone laugh by emphasizing that the award was unexpected. He said, "I never imagined it, so I was in the waiting room, had taken off my shoes, and was eating ramen when I suddenly received it, so thank you," and added, "This award is very heavy today. I love you all so much and thank you very much."RESCENE is continuing their upward trend based on recent intense interest. Their song 'LOVE ATTACK', released in August 2024, has gained renewed attention by charting backward after about two years, and through this, they are broadening their public appeal.They are also preparing for a comeback in November. This new release comes about four months after 'Pretty Girl' in July, and expectations are high for what kind of music RESCENE will return with, fueled by the resurgence of 'LOVE ATTACK' and the 'Today's Choice' award.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group RESCENE is putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Nam Yoon-hoThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' event, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RESCENE, RIIZE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan via the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'. Fans who could not attend the venue are enjoying the event from the blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 , hosted by and organized by and UCW, held the '2026 (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. , who received the 'Today's Choice' award, is giving her acceptance speech. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho, Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yoon-ho, Busan Asiad Main Stadium] , hosted by and organized by and UCW, held the '2026 (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. , who received the 'Today's Choice' award, is giving her acceptance speech. The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including (RIIZE), (RESCENE), (xikers), (IDID), (ILLIT), (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), (EVAN), (), (), (ALLDAY PROJECT), , , (CORTIS), (CLOSE YOUR EYES), (KiiiKiii), (TREASURE), and (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage.'Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 ', with its star-studded lineup, showcased spectacular and special performances, including performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by && paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives and .Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be streamed domestically on the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. KEONHO, SEONGHYEON, JUHOON, James, and MARTIN (from left) of the group CORTIS are expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize RECORD OF THE YEAR'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. KEONHO, SEONGHYEON, JUHOON, James, and MARTIN (from left) of the group CORTIS are expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Grand Prize RECORD OF THE YEAR'.The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, there were spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.kr Photo Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Achieved a double crown, following the 'Artist of the Year' award"We will shock you with the best performance"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'World Best Performer' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Young-bong] Group TREASURE has won the 'World Best Performer' award at the '2026 TMA'. TREASURE, who achieved a double crown after winning 'Artist of the Year', was praised for their overwhelming stage presence and ability to digest various concepts without genre limitations.On the afternoon of the 19th, at 6 PM, TREASURE became the recipient of the 'World Best Performer' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The World Best Performer award is presented to artists who captivate audiences with outstanding performances and stages among the singers (teams) selected as Artist of the Year. The award is determined by a combination of 60% album/music sales and 40% judge evaluation.TREASURE said, "We are truly grateful to receive two awards in one day," and added, "We are preparing for our album, and we will shock you with the best performance." They emphasized, "We will become even cooler artists."Following their 3rd mini-album 'LOVE PULSE', released in September last year, TREASURE achieved consecutive million-seller status in initial sales (within the first week of release) with their 4th mini-album 'NEW WAV', released in June this year. Notably, 'NEW WAV' received acclaim for completing TREASURE's unique hip-hop style.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group TREASURE delivering a spectacular performance.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)In Korea, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'. In Japan, it is broadcast on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the event from the pre-show red carpet to the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kyb@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'Death of Me' Tops iTunes Charts in 11 Countries and RegionsRanked 2nd on Oricon's 'Daily Album' Chart and Entered Billboard's 'World Albums' Chart'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, where EVAN delivered a spectacular performance. / Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Bae Jeong-han[THE FACT | Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Singer EVAN proved his growth as a solo artist by receiving the 'World Best Artist' trophy at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.On the evening of the 19th, at 6 PM, EVAN became the recipient of the 'World Best Artist' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The 'World Best Artist' award is presented to an artist (team) selected as Artist of the Year who is expected to achieve great success in the future. The winner is selected by combining 60% from album and music sales and 40% from judge evaluations.EVAN is achieving significant success as a solo artist with his recently released 1st mini-album 'DEATH OF ME'. The title track 'Death of Me' earned him two music show wins, capturing the attention of domestic music fans.He continued his success in the global market. 'DEATH OF ME' ranked first on the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 11 countries and regions worldwide, and secured the second position on Japan's Oricon 'Daily Album Ranking'. It also entered the US Billboard 'World Albums' chart, showcasing his potential for expansion to a global fandom.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, where singer EVAN delivered a spectacular performance. / Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including EVAN, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'. Fans who could not attend are enjoying the event, from the blue carpet ceremony to the main awards ceremony, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'World Best Performer' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'World Best Performer' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the legendary K-POP artists' masterpieces, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with NMIXX delivering a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' showcased a 'dream stage' with 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii (KiiiKii), TREASURE, and tripleS.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time as an award presenter. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 TMA Awarded Again This Year, Dedicates Award to FansExpresses Gratitude to Agency Family, Teases New Album for the 30thAt the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, the group CLOSE YOUR EYES delivered a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] CLOSE YOUR EYES received the 'Global Hot Trend' award at the '2026 TMA'.On the evening of the 19th, at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, CLOSE YOUR EYES was honored with the 'Global Hot Trend' award.The Global Hot Trend award is presented to artists (or groups) whose domestic and international fandom and popularity have rapidly surged. The award is calculated by combining 60% from album and music sales with 40% from judging.CLOSE YOUR EYES expressed their joy at receiving an award at the TMA for the second consecutive year. "It feels great to be here at the TMA again this year after receiving an award last year. We will never forget this award, which we received thanks to all of you," said CLOSE YOUR EYES.They also extended their gratitude to fans and their agency family. "We are grateful to our fans who make our performances the best," they emphasized, highlighting fans as the biggest driving force behind their award. They added, "We also thank CEO Young-jun of Uncore, our producers, and everyone in our agency family."Earlier, CLOSE YOUR EYES released a pre-release track ahead of their new mini-album. The song 'Open Your Eyes,' released on the 18th, is based on hip-hop and R&B with added jazz elements. Piano and saxophone sounds enhanced the song's atmosphere, with JEON MINWOOK and Kenshin participating in the lyrics.The overseas K-pop specialized media 'The Bias List' took note of the musical change using jazz in the song. They also highlighted the combination of familiar K-pop conventions with the colors of jazz. The fourth mini-album '256th Note,' which will include 'Open Your Eyes,' is set to be released on the 30th.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the group CLOSE YOUR EYES delivered a spectacular performance at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, on the 19th. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROMThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA),' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich content every year, and after stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.Hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the '2026 TMA' features top domestic and international artists such as RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, promising an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk,' in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live,' and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live.'Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with EVAN delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with EVAN delivering a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'. Additionally, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was streamed in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] , hosted by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun, who attended as an award presenter, is giving an acceptance speech. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] , hosted by FANNSTAR and UCW, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is attending as an award presenter.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, met with numerous fans for the first time in a while as an award presenter.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a star-studded lineup, ATEEZ presented a stage never before seen on music shows, while __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS delivered an opening performance paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists. Special duet stages by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan, also graced the event, showcasing spectacular and unique performances.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.'cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's MARTIN, JUHOON, KEONHO, SEONGHYEON, and James (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee CORTIS expresses gratitude after receiving the 'Hottest' award. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's MARTIN, JUHOON, KEONHO, SEONGHYEON, and James (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Hottest' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'Additionally, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' boasting a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer Lim Young Woong putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 19th, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' ShinesThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group tripleS is putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Ira Jin] The girl group tripleS, with its diverse charms, received the honor of winning the 'Global Hot Trend' award at the '2026 TMA'.tripleS (JiYeon&SeoAh&Sullin&Chaewon&Sion&Hayeon&JooBin·Lin·Mayu&Xinyu&Sohyun&Nien&Seoyeon&Hyerin&Jiyu&Chaeyeon&Yuyeon&Sumin&Nakyung&Yubin&Kaede&Dahyun&Kotone&Yeonji) became the recipient of the 'Global Hot Trend' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, on the 19th at 6 PM.The Global Hot Trend award is presented to singers (teams) whose fandom and popularity have rapidly surged both domestically and internationally. It is determined by a combination of 60% album and music sales and 40% judge evaluation.tripleS stated, "We are so happy and honored to receive the 'Global Hot Trend' award," and added, "We are grateful to everyone who always works hard for us."They also added, "We love WAVVE so much."tripleS, a girl group with 24 members, released the first part of 'ASSEMBLE26 'LOVE & POP'' in June, recording initial sales of approximately 560,000 copies. They are also receiving a lot of love, having achieved their first terrestrial music show win with the title track 'Baby Flower'.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving hotter attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, features top artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Team names in Korean alphabetical order)Domestically, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik'. In Japan, it is broadcast live on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rajin@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 NMIXX, Wins 'Artist of the Year Award'The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. NMIXX SULLYOON is expressing gratitude after receiving the 'My Star Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Culture Young] Group NMIXX SULLYOON was named the winner of the 'My Star Award (Female)' at the '2026 TMA'.Seol Yoon became the winner of the 'My Star Award (Female)' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. Earlier, NMIXX received the 'Artist of the Year Award'.Seol Yoon achieved both awards on this day, receiving the 'Artist of the Year Award' as a group and the 'My Star Award (Female)' as an individual. The 'My Star Award' is a newly established award this year and is based 100% on FANNSTAR votes.Seol Yoon said, "I received a meaningful award thanks to NSWER (fandom name). I am happy and grateful," and added, "NMIXX will show you a good performance. We are working hard, so please look forward to it."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. NMIXX SULLYOON is receiving the 'My Star Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich content every year. After visiting Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the home of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' today, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan via the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the pre-show red carpet event to the main awards ceremony, through these platforms.culture@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is giving congratulatory remarks before presenting the 'TMA Popularity Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, attended as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chiizik'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group TREASURE putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group TREASURE putting on a spectacular stage.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, featured spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 2026 TMA, Selected by 100% Fan Pre-voteReturning After 3 Years... "I Wanted to Perform on Stage Quickly"'Again and Again' Tops Charts → Accumulated 1 Million Concert AudiencesThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer Lim Young Woong is receiving the 'Special Jury Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Singer Lim Young Woong returned with 'THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' after 3 years and received the 'TMA Popularity Award' trophy, personally given by fans.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th, he received the honor of winning the 'TMA Popularity Award'. Following the 'Special Jury Award' he received earlier, he achieved two crowns.The 'TMA Popularity Award' is an award selected through direct fan voting for artists attending the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'. It holds added significance as the winner is determined by 100% pre-vote, fully reflecting the passionate support of the fans.Holding the trophy, Lim Young Woong expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying, "Thank you for this meaningful award. I love you."Actor Kim Soo-hyun also attended as an award presenter, gracing an official domestic event for the first time in a while. He showcased the presence of a Hallyu star, further heating up the Busan night.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, as Lim Young Woong walks the blue carpet. /Reporter Park Heon-wooThis TMA is even more special for Lim Young Woong, who is celebrating his 10th debut anniversary this year. Returning to an awards ceremony stage after 3 years since 2023, he previously said on the blue carpet, "I am grateful for my 10th debut anniversary, and it's already been 3 years, but I really wanted to come. I wanted to perform on stage quickly, and I consider it an honor."Continuing his 10-year musical journey, Lim Young Woong has been actively pursuing his career this year as well, building significant records in music and performances.The title track 'Again and Again' from his recently released special digital album 'IM HERO 10', which Lim Young Woong participated in writing and composing, topped the Billboard Korea chart immediately after its release, receiving a热烈 response. It also showed its power by ranking high on major music platforms such as Melon.He also set a meaningful record in performances. From the 4th to the 6th, Lim Young Woong held 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2' at the main stadium of Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province, meeting approximately 95,000 fans over three days. Through this, he surpassed a cumulative audience of 1 million for his solo concerts, which have been ongoing since 2022.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, as singer Lim Young Woong receives the 'Special Jury Award'. /Reporter Park Heon-wooWith his 10th debut anniversary, Lim Young Woong, who has been building meaningful records in music and performances, is drawing attention for the stage he will present at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', returning after 3 years.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after 3 years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including Lim Young Woong, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan via the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'. Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony through these platforms.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with ILLIT putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] Hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with ILLIT putting on a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.' In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.' hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Members KYA, HAUM, SUI, LEESOL, and JIYU (from left) of the group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) are putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) putting on a spectacular performance. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Members KYA, HAUM, SUI, LEESOL, and JIYU (from left) of the group KiiiKii (KiiiKiii) are putting on a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Junseo of the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ARNO, LEO, SANGWON, ANXIN, XINLONG, and SANGHYEON (from left) are expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. The group ALPHA DRIVE ONE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Hottest' award. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. The group ALPHA DRIVE ONE is expressing their thoughts after receiving the 'Hottest' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', with its star-studded lineup, featured spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group NMIXX putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group NMIXX putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, attended as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group xikers is putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group xikers is putting on a spectacular performance. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Kim Soo-hyun attends as an award presenter for 'TMA Popularity Award'The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is appearing as an award presenter. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Culture Young] Actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared at an official event in Korea for the first time in about 1 year and 6 months since the privacy controversy. He visited Busan as an award presenter for the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)'.Kim Soo-hyun attended as an award presenter for the 'TMA Popularity Award' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. This is the first official stage for TMA in Korea. Kim Soo-hyun took the stage as an award presenter and presented the trophy to Lim Young Woong, appearing in front of domestic fans for the first time in a long time.Kim Soo-hyun handed over the trophy to Lim Young Woong, the winner of the TMA Popularity Award.Kim Soo-hyun said, "Although I am standing here as an award presenter today, I am a person who truly loves K-pop," adding, "K-pop, which contains our emotions and stories, is a culture that transcends borders and languages, allowing the whole world to empathize and communicate."He continued, "The power of music has also grown," and "This is a meaningful moment created by the convergence of hearts and choices from around the world. I am also happy to be a part of that glorious moment."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is appearing as an award presenter and greeting the audience. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROMThis appearance marks his first official event in about 1 year and 6 months since a press conference in March of last year. Attention was focused both inside and outside the venue as Kim Soo-hyun, who had virtually suspended his activities in Korea following allegations related to the late Kim Sae-ron, took the stage at the awards ceremony.Previously, Kim Soo-hyun had resumed his activities, primarily overseas. Last month, he appeared as a special guest on the 37th anniversary live broadcast of Indonesia's private broadcaster RCTI, continuing his official activities by singing the OST of his representative work 'Dream High'. He also recently conducted interviews with local media.Meanwhile, regarding the allegations surrounding Kim Soo-hyun, the Seoul Seongdong Police Station decided not to forward the case to the prosecution in July concerning charges of violating the Child Welfare Act and perjury. Subsequently, the prosecution returned the investigation records to the police on the 3rd, and it is known that they did not request supplementary investigation or reinvestigation. Kim Soo-hyun's side is continuing legal action against the spread of false information.Kim Soo-hyun debuted in 2007 with the MBC sitcom 'Kimchi Cheese Smile' and established himself as a Hallyu star with appearances in 'Dream High', 'The Moon Embracing the Sun', 'My Love from the Star', and 'Queen of Tears'.culture@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer YENA putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer YENA putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' showcased a 'dream stage' with 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, who are loved both domestically and internationally.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, there were spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening stage by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT] hosted and [FANNSTAR] and UCW organized the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA),' which took place at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group [ILLIT] delivering a spectacular performance. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yoon-ho at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] [THE FACT] hosted and [FANNSTAR] and UCW organized the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS] (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA),' which took place at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group [ILLIT] delivering a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including [RIIZE] (RIIZE), [RESCENE] (RESCENE), [xikers] (xikers), [IDID] (IDID), [ILLIT] (ILLIT), [ALPHA DRIVE ONE] (ALPHA DRIVE ONE), [EVAN] (EVAN), [ATEEZ] ([ATEEZ]), [NMIXX] ([NMIXX]), [ALLDAY PROJECT] (ALLDAY PROJECT), [Lim Young Woong], [YENA], [CORTIS] (CORTIS), [CLOSE YOUR EYES] (CLOSE YOUR EYES), [KiiiKii] (KiiiKiii), [TREASURE] (TREASURE), and [tripleS] (tripleS), presenting a 'dream stage.'Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 [THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS],' which boasted a star-studded lineup, [ATEEZ] performed a stage never before seen on music shows, [xikers]&[CLOSE YOUR EYES]&[tripleS] delivered an opening performance paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and [TREASURE] [JIHOON] and [KiiiKii] [JIYU], both from Busan, showcased a special duet, among other dazzling and unique performances.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer EVAN putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with singer EVAN putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Members TARZZAN and YOUNGSEO of the group ALLDAY PROJECT, along with Bailey, ANNIE, and WOOCHAN (from left), put on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee ALLDAY PROJECT puts on a spectacular stage at TMA. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Members TARZZAN and YOUNGSEO of the group ALLDAY PROJECT, along with Bailey, ANNIE, and WOOCHAN (from left), put on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long while. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and FANNSTAR and UCW organized the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared as an award presenter. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter LEE SAEROM] hosted and FANNSTAR and UCW organized the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', which was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared as an award presenter and greeted the audience.The awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Asia's representative Hallyu star, actor Kim Soo-hyun, took the stage as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-POP artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.'saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 10th Anniversary Lim Young Woong "Grateful to the Heroic Generation for their Love"The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, where singer Lim Young Woong is receiving the 'Special Jury Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Young-bong] Singer Lim Young Woong, celebrating their 10th anniversary, received the 'Special Jury Award' at the '2026 TMA'.On the afternoon of the 19th, at 6 PM, Lim Young Woong became the recipient of the 'Special Jury Award' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The Special Jury Award is presented to singers (teams) recognized for their influence beyond mere achievements. It is decided by a 100% jury evaluation.Lim Young Woong said in their acceptance speech, "I am grateful to the Heroic Generation for their love and to the TMA officials for allowing me to receive this meaningful award," and added, "I will work hard."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has received much love for its high-quality performances and rich content every year. After passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the home of K-POP, after three years, receiving more fervent attention than ever before.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, where singer Lim Young Woong is receiving the 'Special Jury Award'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooThe '2026 TMA' today, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Team names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan through the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the pre-event red carpet to the main awards ceremony, through these platforms.kyb@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE's SANGWON (left) and Junseo are receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE's SANGWON (left) and Junseo are receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.' Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' boasting a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.'cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE's ANTON and SHOTARO, WONBIN, SOHEE, EUNSEOK, SUNGCHAN (from left) are receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE's ANTON and SHOTARO, WONBIN, SOHEE, EUNSEOK, SUNGCHAN (from left) are receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, ATEEZ presented a stage never before seen on music shows, followed by an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, among other spectacular and special performances.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, where singer Lim Young Woong is receiving the 'Special Jury Award'. /Reporter Park Heon-woo at Busan Asiad Main Stadium[THE FACT|Reporter Park Heon-woo at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, where singer Lim Young Woong is receiving the 'Special Jury Award'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 19th, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Shines"ALLYZ, You are the driving force that allows us to move forward."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan. Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Ra-jin] The charismatic boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE was honored with the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 TMA'.ALPHA DRIVE ONE (LEO&Junseo&ARNO&GEONWOO&SANGWON&XINLONG&ANXIN&SANGHYEON) became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. ALPHA DRIVE ONE also achieved a double win by receiving the 'Next Leader' award, equivalent to a rookie award, on this day.The 'Artist of the Year' award is presented to singers (teams) who have achieved outstanding results in album sales and digital music performance throughout the year. It is determined by combining album and digital music performance (60%) with judge evaluations (40%).ALPHA DRIVE ONE stated, "It is a true honor and we are sincerely grateful to receive the 'Artist of the Year' award following the 'Next Leader' award," adding, "We are grateful to all the staff and officials who have worked even harder than us."They continued, "ALLYZ, we sincerely thank you and love you," and added, "Thank you for always believing in us and giving us abundant energy and love that is not taken for granted. You give us strength and become the driving force for us to move forward."ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted in the music industry in January with their first mini-album 'EUPHORIA'. They achieved four wins on music shows, including the three major broadcast networks, while promoting their title track 'FREAK ALARM'. Furthermore, following the release of their prologue single 'No School Tomorrow' in May, they released their second mini-album 'UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST' in August and are receiving great love.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. Returning to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, following stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it is receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in South Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan via the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rajin@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "I won't take this award for granted and will do better," said the artist.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RIIZE is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] RIIZE was honored with the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)'.RIIZE became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 p.m. on the 19th.RIIZE said, "Thank you to our 'BRIIZE' for being with us since our debut," and "We will not take this award for granted and will do even better in the future."The Artist of the Year award is presented to singers (teams) who have achieved outstanding results in album sales and digital music performance throughout the year. It is determined by combining album/digital music performance (60%) and judge evaluation (40%).RIIZE, who received critical acclaim from music media worldwide, including the US and UK, for their single 'Fame' released in November last year, became the group's fourth million-seller with their second mini-album 'II' released in June this year.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After being held in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more heated attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun, features top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan via the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.js@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, with the group RESCENE putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Nam Yoon-ho Reporter] Hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held on the afternoon of the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, with the group RESCENE putting on a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top-tier artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'Here, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter and met numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasts a star-studded lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ, who presented stages never before seen on music shows, the opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS, paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik'. ilty012@tf.co.kr Photo&Video Production Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's James&SEONGHYEON, MARTIN, KEONHO, JUHOON (from left) are receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, where group CORTIS received the 'Artist of the Year' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RESCENE ZENA and Minami, WONI, LIV, MAY (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group RESCENE ZENA and Minami, WONI, LIV, MAY (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.Additionally, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the masterpieces of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the audience waving their cheering sticks. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young The audience is waving cheering sticks of various colors.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the audience waving their cheering sticks.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter after a long time, reuniting with numerous fans.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a star-studded lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the masterpieces of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.'hysong@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with foreign tourists enjoying the passionate stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young The audience is cheering.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with foreign tourists enjoying the passionate stage.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top artists 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(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter for the first time in a while, reuniting with numerous fans.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.' hysong@tf.co.krphoto video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, has brightly kicked off at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young Audience members are enjoying the stage of tripleS. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Song Ho-young] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, has brightly kicked off at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', will feature 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, will appear as an award presenter for the first time in a while, reuniting with numerous fans.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasts a super豪華 lineup, special performances will be staged, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the masterpieces of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.hysong@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ILLIT's MINJU, YUNAH, WONHEE, and IROHA (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ILLIT's MINJU, YUNAH, WONHEE, and IROHA (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, an actor and representative Hallyu star of Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', with its super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group Busan Boys (KiiiKii JIYU, TREASURE JIHOON) putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yoon-ho at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group Busan Boys (KiiiKii JIYU, TREASURE JIHOON) putting on a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, who are from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', Held in Busan Today (19th)'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group CORTIS is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Moonhwa] Group CORTIS has won the 'Artist of the Year Award' at '2026 TMA'.CORTIS became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year Award' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. Earlier, CORTIS also received the 'Next Leader' award.The 'Artist of the Year Award' is a grand prize awarded to a singer (team) that has shown outstanding achievements in album sales and digital chart rankings, selected from all artists who released albums or digital music during the year.CORTIS once again proved their presence as a 'monster rookie' by taking home the 'Artist of the Year Award' following the 'Next Leader' award on this day.CORTIS gained attention as an 'Young Creator Crew' that creates their own music and performances, starting with their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' last year. They have continued a differentiated path from existing idol groups by incorporating the members' unique colors in various areas such as songwriting, composing, performance, and content creation.Their upward trend continued this year. On April 20th, they successfully released the title track 'REDRED' from their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN'. 'REDRED' is a song that clearly showcases CORTIS's unique free-spirited color with its powerful electronic sound and addictive melody.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group CORTIS is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' event, hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun, features top domestic and international artists such as RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the pre-show red carpet event to the main awards ceremony, through these platforms.culture@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The Black Label&Day One, Tarzan "Son of Gyeongsang Province"Tarzan's affection for Busan in his thank-you speech... Looking forward to his next moveThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group ALLDAY PROJECT is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] ALLDAY PROJECT received the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 TMA'. They also expressed confidence in their upcoming comeback activities this month.ALLDAY PROJECT received the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th.The 'Artist of the Year' award is presented to a singer (team) who has achieved outstanding results in album sales and music charts throughout the year. It is determined by a combination of 60% album/music chart performance and 40% judge evaluation.In their acceptance speech, ALLDAY PROJECT expressed gratitude to the awards ceremony and their agency officials. Annie said, "Thank you to the TMA for this great award," and "I am also grateful to the officials at The Black Label and Day One for their constant support."Tarzan then addressed the fans present, mentioning his first performance in Busan. He expressed his affection for Busan, saying, "Aren't I a son of Gyeongsang Province? My first performance was in Gyeongsang Province, and the energy was amazing." He continued, "We are making a comeback on September 28th. I love Busan," hinting at his next activities.Tarzan also shared that his family was present at the event that day. He revealed that he is currently filming for MBC's 'Point of Omniscient Interfere'. He mentioned that his mother and father were also there.ALLDAY PROJECT is a 5-member co-ed group consisting of ANNIE&TARZZAN&Bailey&WOOCHAN&YOUNGSEO. After debuting in June 2025 with the single 'FAMOUS', they released 'WICKED' and other songs. 'ONE MORE TIME', released in November of the same year, reached a peak of 2nd place on Melon TOP100.In December of last year, they released their first EP 'ALLDAY PROJECT' and the title track 'LOOK AT ME'. The album includes 6 songs, including 'ONE MORE TIME'. They will be making a comeback with their second EP 'CRASH' on the 28th at 6 PM, approximately 9 months later.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group ALLDAY PROJECT is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-wooThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich content every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.Hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun, the '2026 TMA' features performances by top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, promising an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', on 'Nico Nico Live' in Japan, and on the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live' in other regions.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ILLIT MINJU, IROHA, WONHEE, YUNAH (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee ILLIT received the 'Artist of the Year' award. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group ILLIT MINJU, IROHA, WONHEE, YUNAH (from left) are expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', will feature a 'dream stage' with 17 top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, will be presenting an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasts a super豪華 lineup, there will be spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the masterpieces of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer YENA is expressing her acceptance speech after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Reporter Nam Yong-hee at Busan Asiad Main Stadium] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer YENA is expressing her acceptance speech after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'Next Leader' Award, Equivalent to Rookie of the Year[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE delivering a spectacular performance.[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Young-bong] ALPHA DRIVE ONE received the 'Next Leader' award, equivalent to the Rookie of the Year, at the '2026 TMA'.ALPHA DRIVE ONE became the recipient of the 'Next Leader' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th.The 'Next Leader' award is presented to the singer (team) who has achieved the best results among rookies who debuted within the year. It is determined by a combination of 60% album/music sales and 40% judge evaluation.ALPHA DRIVE ONE said, "We are grateful just to be able to come to the TMA, and even more grateful to receive an award. It's all thanks to our beloved ELIES," adding, "We are also thankful to the staff."ALPHA DRIVE ONE showcased their stage with their first mini-album and debut title track 'FREAK ALARM' in January. 'Freak Alarm', released on January 12th, was well-received for its message to those who continue to move forward in their fierce battles with themselves.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group ALPHA DRIVE ONE delivering a spectacular performance.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich content every year, and after stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun, features top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artists listed in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the pre-show red carpet event to the main awards ceremony through these platforms.kyb@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'Next Leader' Awarded Just Over a Year After Debut... Solidifying Position as Next-Generation K-Pop Artist'GREENGREEN' Surpasses 4.1 Million Copies Sold... Title Track 'REDRED' Continues Long-Term SuccessThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. / Reporter Bae Jeong-han, Busan Asiad Main Stadium[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Group CORTIS has solidified its position as a next-generation K-POP artist by winning 'Next Leader' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.On the evening of the 19th, CORTIS received the honor of the 'Next Leader' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.Embracing the trophy, CORTIS expressed gratitude to their fans and agency, saying, "We are grateful to Big Hit and HYBE for their hard work and support. We love you, our Cores."The 'Next Leader' award, received by CORTIS, is an award equivalent to 'Rookie of the Year', given to teams that have achieved outstanding results based on their debut album among rookies who debuted within the year. The award recipient is determined by combining 60 points for album and music sales with 40 points for judge evaluation.Since their debut, CORTIS has shown rapid growth, establishing their unique music and concept. In particular, their second mini-album 'GREENGREEN', released in May, achieved remarkable results in album sales.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS delivering a spectacular performance. / Reporter Bae Jeong-hanAs of the tracking period from the 6th to the 12th of the latest weekly album chart by Circle Chart, the cumulative sales of 'GREENGREEN' recorded approximately 4.1 million copies. This is a record set just over a year after their debut.The title track 'REDRED' also contributed to their upward trend by continuing its long-term success. Attention is focused on the future endeavors of CORTIS, who has shown rapid growth since their debut, following this award.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions, and after stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to the heartland of K-POP, South Korea, after three years, receiving more fervent attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists loved both domestically and internationally, including CORTIS, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan on the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'. Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony through these platforms.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group IDID is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group IDID is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Hottest' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.Additionally, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', with its star-studded lineup, showcased spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=LEE SAEROM Reporter] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group xikers performing their opening stage.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with ALLDAY PROJECT delivering a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with ALLDAY PROJECT delivering a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.hany@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 "An album that will blow up the Earth in November is coming," they said.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, group xikers is revealing their thoughts after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Lee Jung-sam] xikers revealed their presence by winning the 'Hottest' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA)'.xikers became the recipient of the 'Hottest' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th.xikers said, "It is an honor to receive an award at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS awards ceremony," and added, "And an album that will blow up the Earth in November is coming."The Hottest award is presented to singers (teams) who are expected to do well in the future. It is determined by combining 60% of album and music sales with 40% of judge evaluations.xikers, who started a new series with their seventh mini-album 'ROUTE ZERO : The ORA' released in May of this year, received great cheers from global K-pop fans with their more intense music, unconventional concepts, and spectacular performances.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving hotter attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun, is presenting an epic festival with top domestic and international artists such as RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Nama Hoso', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, which is filled with the passion of K-pop fans.js@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 On the 19th, '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Shines"We will always be a growing 'IDID'"At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th, the group IDID is expressing their feelings after receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT | Reporter Ira Jin] The rookie boy group IDID, with its diverse seven-color charm, was honored with the 'Hottest' award at the '2026 TMA'.IDID (Park Seong-hyeon&Baek Jun-hyuk&Kim Min-jae&Jang Yong-hoon&Jeong Se-min&Park Won-bin&Chu Yoo-chan) became the recipient of the 'Hottest' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th. The Hottest award is presented to singers (teams) who are expected to do well in the future. It is determined by combining 60% of album and music sales with 40% of judge evaluations.IDID said, "Thank you so much for this great award," adding, "It is an honor just to be a part of THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, and it is even more meaningful to greet you in Busan. It is a great honor just to be able to stand on such a big stage."They continued, "We are always grateful and love WITHID," and promised, "We will always be a growing IDID."IDID, who debuted in September last year, is captivating global fans with the vibrant and confident energy of their song 'FLY!', released in May. They are also continuing their popularity with the fresh boyish charm displayed during their promotions for the B-side track 'Attent!on'. IDID achieved their first music show win just 12 days after their debut.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has received much love every year for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions. After visiting Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA', hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Team names in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', in Japan through the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show red carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, which is filled with the passion of K-POP fans.rajin@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', Held in Busan Today (19th)"Thanks to Glit&HYBE"... Announces 5th Mini Album Release in OctoberThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group ILLIT is giving an acceptance speech after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Si-hyung] Group ILLIT shined with their presence by winning the 'Artist of the Year Award' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.ILLIT became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year Award' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan at 6 PM on the 19th.Filled with the joy of winning, ILLIT said, "I want to express my gratitude to Glit and the members of HYBE who always support us," conveying their thanks to fans and their agency.The 'Artist of the Year Award' won by ILLIT is a grand prize awarded to teams that have achieved remarkable results in album sales (based on Circle Chart) and music charts among artists who released albums or music in the past year. The winner is selected by combining 60 points for album and music performance with 40 points for judge evaluation.ILLIT announced the birth of a major rookie by eliciting a热烈 response in the global music market with their debut song 'Magnetic'. They then further expanded their musical spectrum and showcased their unique color with 'It's Me'.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the 19th. Group ILLIT is giving an acceptance speech after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-heeILLIT will meet fans again by releasing their 5th mini-album 'BREAK EVEN' on October 26th. Attention is focused on what kind of music and performance they will present with their new album.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from all over the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' today, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including ILLIT, RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chijijik', on 'Niconico Live' in Japan, and on the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live' in other regions. Fans who could not attend the event are vividly enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the blue carpet event to the main awards ceremony, through these platforms.rocker@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' Held in BusanThe '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Singer YENA is walking the blue carpet. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT|Reporter Moon Hwa-young] Singer YENA received the 'Artist of the Year Award' at the '2026 TMA'.YENA became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year Award' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th.The 'Artist of the Year Award' is a grand prize awarded to artists (teams) who have shown remarkable achievements in album sales (based on Circle Chart) and music charts among all artists who released albums or music during the year. It is determined by combining album/music performance (60%) and judge evaluation (40%).With an overwhelmed expression, YENA, who received the trophy, shared the joy of winning by expressing gratitude to her agency family and fans.YENA said, "This is my first TMA since my solo debut," adding, "Thank you for the wonderful award. I am grateful to my company family, producers, CEO, and president." She continued, "I will continue to work hard to become an artist worthy of being the Artist of the Year."YENA further solidified her presence this year by clearly revealing her unique color. After establishing the 'Yena Core' by promoting songs with unique personalities such as 'SMILEY', 'Lemon' (Nemonemo), and 'I Hate Being Called a Good Person' (Chakada-neun mari jeil silheo), she once again showcased YENA's musical color with her fifth mini-album 'LOVE CATCHER' released in March.In particular, the title track 'Catchy Ball' has consistently received positive responses both domestically and internationally, becoming the centerpiece of this year's activities. 'Catchy Ball' recorded approximately 5.78 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a high figure among 4th generation solo artists, and surpassed 20 million cumulative streams.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival where top K-POP artists and fans from around the world come together. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich content every year, and after visiting Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more fervent attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artists listed in Korean alphabetical order)The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is exclusively live-streamed in Korea through Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan via the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, filled with the passion of K-POP fans, from the pre-event red carpet to the main awards ceremony, through these platforms.culture@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Thanks to fans, staff, and family... Comeback announced for November 3rdRepeated thanks to Re:MIND... "So the scent of RESCENE spreads"At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, members LIV, MAY, ZENA, WONI, and Minami (from left) of the group RESCENE are walking the blue carpet. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Jeong-san] RESCENE won the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 TMA'. In their acceptance speech, RESCENE expressed gratitude to their fans, staff, and families, and also revealed anticipation for their next activities.RESCENE was honored with the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th.The 'Artist of the Year' award is presented to singers (teams) who have achieved outstanding results in album sales and digital music performance throughout the year. It is determined by combining 60% of album and digital music performance with 40% of judge evaluations.In their acceptance speech, RESCENE first expressed their gratitude to their fans. Leader Won-i said, "Thank you so much to our Re:MIND for letting us receive this award," and "Thank you for the wait that Re:MIND gave us," greeting fans in a friendly Gyeongsang dialect. She added, "Thank you so much to the fans and staff, and The Muse fans who help the scent that RESCENE creates to spread."Minami said, "I want to share every moment with Re:MIND. Thank you," and delivered her acceptance speech in Japanese. She openly expressed her desire to share the joy of winning with her fans.Leader Won-i then took the microphone again. Won-i said, "My family is here today. I want to say thank you," and "I wanted to show my family me standing on such a big stage."Je-na also shared future activity plans. She said, "We are making a comeback on November 3rd. Thank you so much."At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, members LIV, MAY, ZENA, WONI, and Minami (from left) of the group RESCENE are walking the blue carpet. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeolRESCENE's 'LOVE ATTACK' saw a 2019% increase in streaming and a 977% increase in listeners since the opening of WONI's YouTube channel. Since the sensation of 'Geoje Yahoo', the number of team searches on Melon has also increased by 6550%. 'Pretty Girl', released on the 8th, is also gaining attention.The Music Wave live chat recorded the 7th highest number of concurrent users excluding duplicate artists. As of the 9th, the channel's cumulative streaming is approximately 560,000. Won-i's Gyaru and dialect content, along with the 'Geoje Yahoo' meme, led to a renewed focus on 'LOVE ATTACK'.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival completed by top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and rich entertainment every year, and after passing through Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the mecca of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before.The '2026 TMA' on this day, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun with their trusted chemistry, features top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk', in Japan on the live streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live', and in other regions through the global K-POP live platform 'HelloLive'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show blue carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, which will be filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kimsam119@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group CLOSE YOUR EYES putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group CLOSE YOUR EYES putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top artists 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 (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, an actor and representative Hallyu star of Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting with numerous fans for the first time in a while. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ performing a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group xikers receiving the 'Hottest' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group xikers giving their acceptance speech after receiving the 'Hottest' award.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a star-studded lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE's YOSHI and SO JUNG HWAN, CHOI HYUN SUK, Asahi, Haruto, JIHOON, DOYOUNG, YOON JAE HYUK, and PARK JEONG WOO (from left) are sharing their acceptance speeches after winning 'Artist of the Year'. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group TREASURE's YOSHI and SO JUNG HWAN, CHOI HYUN SUK, Asahi, Haruto, JIHOON, DOYOUNG, YOON JAE HYUK, and PARK JEONG WOO (from left) are sharing their acceptance speeches after winning 'Artist of the Year'.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Asia's representative Hallyu star, actor Kim Soo-hyun, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super luxurious lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the legendary K-POP artists' masterpieces, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group ALLDAY PROJECT putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group ALLDAY PROJECT putting on a spectacular performance. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was streamed in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.' ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group tripleS putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group tripleS putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while. The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, featured special performances such as ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by __PN_9 &__PN_2 &tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-POP artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS putting on a spectacular stage. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Bae Jeong-han] '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.' In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-POP artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan. Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' hany@tf.co.krphoto&video planning department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with broadcaster Jaejae hosting the blue carpet event. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Seong-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Seong-ryeol] Hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with broadcaster Jaejae hosting the blue carpet event.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' will feature a 'dream stage' with 17 top domestic and international artists who are loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, will attend as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasts a super luxurious lineup, there will be spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group KiiiKii putting on a spectacular performance. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho at Busan Asiad Main Stadium [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with the group KiiiKii putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' featured 17 top domestic and international artists beloved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, showcasing a 'dream stage.'In addition, Kim Soo-hyun, a Hallyu star actor representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasted a super豪華 lineup, special performances included ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of legendary K-pop artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event was broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk.' ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS SEONGHYEON (top) and KEONHO walking the blue carpet. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with CORTIS SEONGHYEON (top) and KEONHO walking the blue carpet. cjg05023@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. SEOHYUN of the group Girls' Generation, who is hosting the event, and broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo are walking the blue carpet. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is being held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. SEOHYUN of the group Girls' Generation, who is hosting the event, and broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo are walking the blue carpet.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', will feature 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, will be presenting an award, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasts a super豪華 lineup, special performances will unfold, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'.ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group IDID Park Won-bin and Jang Yong-hoon, Park Seong-hyeon, Jeong Se-min, Kim Min-jae, Baek Jun-hyuk, Chu Yoo-chan (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group IDID putting on a spectacular stage. [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yong-hee] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group IDID Park Won-bin and Jang Yong-hoon, Park Seong-hyeon, Jeong Se-min, Kim Min-jae, Baek Jun-hyuk, Chu Yoo-chan (from left) are putting on a spectacular stage. This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'City of Passion and Romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a long time. At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting stages never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. nyh5504@tf.co.kr사진영상기획부 photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 'Solidifying presence on the global stage'"We will put on a great performance today as well."The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group NMIXX is expressing their gratitude after receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Young-bong] NMIXX has won the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 TMA'. NMIXX was recognized for solidifying its presence on the global stage through its world tour and proving its worth with high-quality live performances.On the afternoon of the 19th, at 6 PM, NMIXX became the recipient of the 'Artist of the Year' award at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan.The 'Artist of the Year' award, which is equivalent to a grand prize, is presented to singers (or groups) who have shown remarkable achievements in album sales (based on Circle Chart) and digital music rankings among all artists who released albums or digital music within the year.NMIXX said, "We are grateful to be able to perform for so many fans in Busan, and we are even more thankful to be selected as the Artist of the Year," adding, "We will put on a great performance today as well."NMIXX presented their new song "Heavy Serenade" as the title track of their 5th mini-album this year. "Heavy Serenade" combines the word 'Heavy', meaning weighty and profound, with 'Serenade', which refers to a romantic song sung for a loved one, conveying a confession of love delivered with one's whole heart, rather than a lighthearted song. "Heavy Serenade" was released on May 11th and received much love.[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group NMIXX is receiving the 'Artist of the Year' award.The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, is a global music festival that brings together top K-POP artists and fans from around the world. It has been loved for its high-quality performances and abundant attractions every year. After stops in Osaka, Japan, and Macau, it has returned to South Korea, the heartland of K-POP, after three years, receiving more attention than ever before. (*In the comprehensive article, it should be changed to 'received'.)The '2026 TMA' event, hosted by Jeon Hyun-moo and Seo Hyun with their trusted chemistry, features top domestic and international artists who are loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting an epic festival. (Artist names in Korean alphabetical order)'2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS' is being exclusively live-streamed in Korea on Naver's streaming platform 'Chzzk'. In Japan, it is being broadcast live on the live-streaming platform 'Nico Nico Live Broadcasting', and in other regions, it is being live-streamed through the global K-POP live platform 'Hello Live'.Fans who could not attend the event are enjoying the pre-show red carpet event and the main awards ceremony through these platforms, vividly experiencing the atmosphere of the Busan Asiad Main Stadium filled with the passion of K-POP fans.kyb@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's KEONHO, MARTIN, JUHOON, James, and SEONGHYEON (from left) are putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium = Reporter LEE SAEROM] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th. Group CORTIS's KEONHO, MARTIN, JUHOON, James, and SEONGHYEON (from left) are putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'. In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, appeared as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted an ultra-luxurious lineup, spectacular and special performances unfolded, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast live in Korea via the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. saeromli@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 [THE FACT] hosted and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group CORTIS putting on a spectacular performance. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho [THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Nam Yoon-ho] The '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)', hosted by THE FACT and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with group CORTIS putting on a spectacular performance.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance', featured 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii (KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage'.In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, presented an award and met with numerous fans for the first time in a long time.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS', which boasted a super豪華 lineup, there were spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-pop legend artists, and a special duet by TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU, both from Busan.Meanwhile, for fans who could not attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chzzk'. ilty012@tf.co.krPhoto Video Planning Department photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with ALLDAY PROJECT ANNIE walking the blue carpet. /Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo[THE FACT|Busan Asiad Main Stadium=Reporter Park Heon-woo] Hosted by and organized by FANNSTAR and UCW, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, TMA)' was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 19th, with ALLDAY PROJECT ANNIE walking the blue carpet.This awards ceremony, held in Busan, the 'city of passion and romance,' will feature 17 top domestic and international artists loved worldwide, including RIIZE, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, ATEEZ, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Lim Young Woong, YENA, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKii(KiiiKiii), TREASURE, and tripleS, presenting a 'dream stage.'In addition, Hallyu star actor Kim Soo-hyun, representing Asia, will attend as an award presenter, meeting numerous fans for the first time in a while.At the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' which boasts a super豪華 lineup, there will be spectacular and special performances, including ATEEZ presenting a stage never before seen on music shows, an opening performance by xikers&CLOSE YOUR EYES&tripleS paying homage to the hit songs of K-POP legend artists, and a special duet by Busan natives TREASURE JIHOON and KiiiKii JIYU.Meanwhile, for fans who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast in Korea through the Naver streaming platform 'Chijijik.'cjg05023@tf.co.krphoto&video planning team photo@tf.co.kr]]> FANNSTAR Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900