Dwango will exclusively stream the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS from Busan on Niconico, with free red carpet coverage and paid access to the ceremony and performances.
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Dwango Co., Ltd. will exclusively livestream in Japan the K-POP music awards ceremony "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS," to be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, on Niconico Live Broadcasting. The "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS," now in its ninth edition, is a global music awards ceremony created together by K-POP artists and fans around the world. So far, globally popular artists such as BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), SEVENTEEN, and Stray Kids have won the grand prize. This year, a total of 17 luxurious artists who color the K-POP scene, including RIIZE, ATEEZ, TREASURE, ILLIT, and CORTIS, will appear. Starting with the glamorous red carpet, the prestigious awards ceremony, and the powerful live performances by top artists, the event will be delivered in real time from Busan, South Korea for about six hours. The red carpet can be viewed for free. The awards ceremony and live performances can be enjoyed in full by purchasing a net ticket. Furthermore, in addition to the exclusive live broadcast of the "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS," the past "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" from 2019 to 2025, which featured luxurious artists such as BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, Stray Kids, aespa, IVE, and ENHYPEN, will also be exclusively distributed on Niconico Live Broadcasting. By purchasing a net ticket for the "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS," not only the 2026 awards ceremony and live performances, but also all seven years of past "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" can be watched unlimitedly. It is content that K-POP fans must see, allowing them to enjoy the "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" from the past to the present all at once. The K-POP festival that the world is paying attention to will be exclusively broadcast live from Busan, South Korea to Japan. Expectations are rising for a one-night-only stage where luxurious artists gather. Broadcast outline "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" exclusive live broadcast in Japan Broadcast date and time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 16:00- Red carpet; 18:00- Awards ceremony & live performances Net ticket price: 2,490 yen (tax included) *A separate service fee of 250 yen will be charged Net ticket sales period: Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:00 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 15:00 Archive viewing period: Until Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59 Click here to purchase tickets and watch *The red carpet is streamed for free; viewing the awards ceremony and live performances requires purchasing a net ticket *This distribution can be viewed any number of times after the live broadcast ends during the period <Net ticket purchase benefit> In addition to the awards ceremony & live performances of the "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS," the past "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" held from 2019 to 2025 can also be watched unlimitedly until Wednesday, September 30. *Please check the viewing page for program details, viewing methods, ticket purchase methods, etc. Broadcast outline "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" exclusive live broadcast in Japan Broadcast date and time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 16:00- Red carpet; 18:00- Awards ceremony & live performances Net ticket price: 2,490 yen (tax included) *A separate service fee of 250 yen will be charged Net ticket sales period: Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:00 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 15:00 Archive viewing period: Until Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59 Click here to purchase tickets and watch *The red carpet is streamed for free; viewing the awards ceremony and live performances requires purchasing a net ticket *This distribution can be viewed any number of times after the live broadcast ends during the period <Net ticket purchase benefit> In addition to the awards ceremony & live performances of the "2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS," the past "THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS" held from 2019 to 2025 can also be watched unlimitedly until Wednesday, September 30. *Please check the viewing page for program details, viewing methods, ticket purchase methods, etc.
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