The Fact Music Awards 2026 arrives in Busan on September 19, bringing 17 K-pop acts to Busan Asiad Main Stadium for the ninth edition of the annual ceremony. With major fan-voted awards already decided and the remaining trophies set to be presented during the show, TMA 2026 is shaping up as one of the key K-pop events of the year.
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When and Where Is TMA 2026?
The 2026 ceremony takes place on Saturday, September 19, at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, marking the first time The Fact Music Awards has been held in Busan. The move comes after the event expanded internationally with editions at Kyocera Dome in Osaka in 2024 and the Macau Outdoor Performance Venue in 2025.
The official slogan for this year is “Shining for Artists, Exciting for Fans.” The event’s official poster reflects the Busan setting, placing the TMA logo against a starry skyline featuring the Gwangan Bridge.
Red carpet coverage begins at 4:00 p.m. KST, followed by the main ceremony at 6:00 p.m. KST.
How to Watch The Fact Music Awards 2026
Fans in different markets have several options for watching TMA 2026. Korean viewers can follow the event through Naver’s CHZZK, while Japanese audiences can watch through Nico Nico Live, where a paid ticket is required for the awards and performances.
International viewers can stream the ceremony through Hello Live. Tickets for the in-person event were sold through YES24.
For viewers outside Korea and Japan, checking the local availability and timing of the international stream before the ceremony begins will be important, particularly because the red carpet starts two hours before the main show.
Who Is Performing at TMA 2026?
Seventeen acts have been confirmed for this year’s ceremony:
IDID, ATEEZ, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, tripleS, RESCENE, xikers, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, Choi Yena, CLOSE YOUR EYES, RIIZE, ILLIT, NMIXX, Lim Young-woong and TREASURE.
The lineup covers several generations and corners of the current K-pop scene, from established names such as ATEEZ, RIIZE, NMIXX and TREASURE to newer acts including IDID, CORTIS, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE and EVAN.
Several performances have already been highlighted ahead of the ceremony. RESCENE will perform an orchestral rearrangement of “LOVE ATTACK,” while ATEEZ will deliver the first live performance of “MAMACITA.” Lim Young-woong is also scheduled to perform “Please Be Happy,” a track from his 10th-anniversary album IM HERO 10.
Who Is Hosting TMA 2026?
Jun Hyun-moo and Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun are returning as the main hosts. The pair will reunite for their eighth TMA ceremony together, continuing one of the event’s longest-running hosting partnerships.
Jaejae will handle the red carpet coverage, while actor Kim Soo-hyun is among the presenters announced for the ceremony.
Which Awards Have Already Been Decided?
Fan voting through the FANNSTAR platform closed on September 7, with three awards already confirmed before the ceremony. Lim Young-woong won the TMA Popularity Award, while BTS took FANNSTAR Choice (Group) and Lee Chan-won won FANNSTAR Choice (Solo).
The remaining trophies will be presented during tonight’s ceremony.
The TMA combines fan participation with industry data and expert judging. Its awards have historically incorporated factors including digital performance, album sales and concert activity, alongside global voting through FANNSTAR. Categories can include Best Music, FANNSTAR Choice, Global Hot Star, the Popularity Award and other year-end honors.
Photo: RESCENE
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