The KM Chart Awards 'KMA 2026' will be held grandly at 6:30 PM on the 25th at the Hwajeong Gymnasium, Korea University, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

Organized by KM Chart and KM Chart World, and hosted by the KMA Organizing Committee and UPic, this event is an awards ceremony and music festival that honors artists who shined in the music industry over the past year and celebrates with fans. On-site, awards will be presented across various categories, including four major awards, as well as Bonsang (Main Awards), Rookie Awards, and Popularity Awards.

A total of 15 K-pop artist groups will attend this year's ceremony, preparing diverse performances. TOMORROW X TOGETHER, P1Harmony, Hi-Fi Un!corn, ZEROBASEONE, 82MAJOR, UNIS, VVUP, KICKFLIP, Hearts2Hearts, NewBeat, ALLDAY PROJECT, QODES, ALPHARAY ONE, Longshot, and Modisey make up the spectacular lineup.

Actors Kang Tae-oh and Won Ji-an will serve as MCs, teaming up to host a K-pop awards ceremony together for the first time, while actor Byeon Woo-seok will attend as a presenter to add star power to the event.

In addition, special performances by the 'Fans' Choice' winners — selected through 100% fan voting and announced in advance — as well as acceptance speeches by winners in major categories are scheduled, drawing high anticipation.

Meanwhile, 'KMA 2026' will be broadcast live through the global platform Hello Live and Japan's ABEMA TV, and will also air as a delayed broadcast on MBC M.

Photo provided by = KMA 2026.