KGMA unveiled its third lineup for 2026, featuring first-time performers including NouerA, ITZY, tripleS, and MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon.
September/13/2026 18:42
The third lineup for the 3rd KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS (hereinafter, “2026 KGMA”) has been revealed. The KGMA Organizing Committee recently announced the additional lineup for “2026 KGMA.” This lineup is a “first stage” composed of artists who will make their first appearance on the stage of “KGMA,” which is celebrating its third year this year. NouerA, RESCENE, MONSTA X’s Shownu & Hyungwon, Billlie, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ITZY, and tripleS have confirmed their appearances, drawing great anticipation from many K-pop fans. “2026 KGMA” is expected to become a festival where artists and fans become one, with artists who achieved meaningful results in each category of popular music, such as K-pop, bands, and trot (Korean enka), and who received great love from fans in Korea and abroad over the course of one year, taking the stage. It will be held for two days, on November 7 and 8, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, Seoul. The KGMA Organizing Committee plans to sequentially reveal the fourth lineup and special lineup of artists who will color this awards ceremony.
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