'2026 The Fact Music Awards' Lights Up the Night in Busan

The '2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA),' which returned to Korea after three years, successfully wrapped up its first-ever staging in Busan, capturing the attention of K-POP fans around the world. The ceremony, held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 19th, was hosted by The Fact and organized by FanNStar and UCW.

[Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun Pair Up for 8th Straight Year... Deliver Steady Hosting]

Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo and Seohyun served as co-MCs for the eighth consecutive year, guiding the atmosphere of the event with steady hosting and witty banter.

[KORTIS Takes Triple Crown... ATEEZ, NMIXX, and RIIZE Also Win Grand Prizes]

The prestigious grand prize categories went to a total of four teams: ATEEZ (Icon of the Year), NMIXX (Sound of the Year), RIIZE (Muse of the Year), and KORTIS (Record of the Year).

In particular, KORTIS swept 'Record of the Year' along with 'Artist of the Year' and 'Next Leader,' claiming the honor of a triple crown.

The 'TMA Popularity Award,' decided by fan voting, went to singer Lim Young-woong. Actor Kim Soo-hyun presented the trophy with a special introduction, adding to the significance of the moment. Meanwhile, the 'My Star Award,' newly established this year and based entirely on global fan voting, was awarded to BTS's Jin and NMIXX's Sullyoon, who celebrated their first win.

[17 Artist Teams Take the Stage... TREASURE's Jihoon and KIKI's Jiyu Form 'Busanz' Duet]

A total of 17 artist teams, including RIIZE, ATEEZ, NMIXX, TREASURE, and ILLIT, took part in the ceremony, presenting colorful special stages that could only be seen at TMA.

Notably, TREASURE's Jihoon and KIKI's Jiyu, both Busan natives, formed a special duet called 'Busanz,' delivering a refreshing stage and sharing remarks in their familiar dialect, drawing an enthusiastic response from the crowd.

After passing through Osaka and Macao, the '2026 The Fact Music Awards,' held in Korea for the first time in three years, painted the Busan night with dazzling music and festivities, once again proving its standing as a premier K-POP awards ceremony.

['2026 The Fact Music Awards' Winner List] ▶ Icon of the Year: ATEEZ ▶ Sound of the Year: NMIXX ▶ Muse of the Year: RIIZE ▶ Record of the Year: KORTIS ▶ World Best Performer: TREASURE ▶ Artist of the Year: RIIZE, resienne, ILLIT, AlphaDrive One, ATEEZ, NMIXX, Allday Project, Choi Yena, KORTIS, KIKI, TREASURE ▶ World Best Wave: EVAN ▶ Global Hot Trend: CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS ▶ Next Leader: AlphaDrive One, KORTIS ▶ Hottest: xikers, IDID ▶ TMA Popularity Award: Lim Young-woong ▶ Today's Choice: resienne ▶ Judges' Special Award: Lim Young-woong ▶ FanNStar Choice Award 'Solo': Lee Chan-won ▶ FanNStar Choice Award 'Group': BTS ▶ Best Music 'Spring': BTS ▶ Best Music 'Summer': BTS ▶ Best Music 'Fall': PLAVE ▶ Best Music 'Winter': Lee Chan-won ▶ Global Hot Star: PLAVE ▶ My Star Award: BTS's Jin, NMIXX's Sullyoon

Photo = 'The Fact Music Awards (TMA)' Organizing Committee