The first lineup for the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards includes RIIZE, ATEEZ, TREASURE, and others. The event is set for Nov. 7-8 in Seoul.
September/4/2026 11:13
The first lineup for the “3rd KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS” (hereinafter, “2026 KGMA”) has been revealed. According to the first lineup for “2026 KGMA” announced today (the 4th) by the KGMA Organizing Committee, RIIZE, AHOF, AND2BLE, ATEEZ, ALLDAY PROJECT, CRAVITY, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE, and Hearts2Hearts are included. “2026 KGMA” is scheduled to become a festival venue where artists who have accumulated meaningful achievements in various categories of popular music such as K-POP, bands, and trot, and who have received great love from fans in Korea and abroad over the course of one year, will appear, and where artists and fans will become one. On the first day, November 7, Wonhee of RESCENE and actress Nam Ji-hyun will serve as MCs, and on the second day, November 8, IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae-won will each serve as MCs. “2026 KGMA” will be held for two days, November 7 and 8, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, Seoul. The KGMA Organizing Committee plans to sequentially announce the second, third, and fourth lineups of participating artists as well.
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