The 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards ('2026 KGMA') will raise its curtain in grand fashion on the 7th at 5 p.m. at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, beginning with the first day's 'Artist Day.'

BTS Wins Double Crown with 'Best Artist' and 'Best Selling Album'

Ahead of the ceremony, winners in some categories were announced via official social media. The group BTS was selected for both 'Best Artist' and 'Best Selling Album' — the latter for their fifth full-length album 'Arirang' — achieving a double crown. Alongside BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, and Cortis were also named 'Best Artist.' TREASURE won 'Best Hip Hop,' while Lucie won 'Best Band.'

Additionally, Young K of DAY6 took 'Best O.S.T' with 'The Season That Came Again,' the OST of the drama 'Brave New World,' and solo artist Dayoung was selected as 'Style Icon.' In the fan vote categories, Youshi of NCT WISH won the 'Hallyu Popularity Award,' and Yuga of Phreya received 'Trend of the Year Rookie.'

Lineup Continuing Over Two Days

On the first day, 'Artist Day,' Noblebright, Nuela, Dayoung, Lucie, Risenne, Maydin, Miyao, Synchers, I-Dit, Andouble, Young K, All Day Project, Jang Min-ho, CRAVITY, Close Your Eyes, Tued, TREASURE, TripleS, P1Harmony, and FIFTY FIFTY, among others, will take the stage.

The following day, the 8th, 'Music Day' will feature NEXZ, RIIZE, Minho, Park Ji-hyun, Billlie, Ahop, Alphadriveone, AEN, ATEEZ, WayV, Yuna, ITZY, Choi Ye-na, KISS OF LIFE, KIKI, KICKFLIP, Touched, TOERS, and HEART2HEART, among others.

Red Carpet 'KGMA Star Road' and 'KK-Beauty Festa' Also to Operate

Meanwhile, in addition to the performances, this year's ceremony will feature various on-site programs, including 'KGMA Star Road,' a new-format red carpet content, and the 'KK-Beauty Festa' near Gocheok Sky Dome.

Photo provided by = KGMA Organizing Committee.