RIIZE appeared on the red carpet at MMA 2026 in Seoul. The 18th MelOn Music Awards introduced a new Global TOP10 category.
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On the afternoon of the 14th, RIIZE appeared on the red carpet for “MMA 2026 (2026 MelOn MUSIC AWARDS),” which will be held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. The K-POP awards ceremony “MMA 2026,” now in its 18th year, has the main slogan “K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse,” and this time it newly established a “Global TOP10” category linked with the integrated chart “Global-K Chart” for Korea, China, and Japan. • A glamorous lineup from I.O.I to aespa and HANA gathered! The final lineup for “MMA 2026,” to be held in November, announced • From IVE to RIIZE and I.O.I, noteworthy stages keep coming! “MMA 2026” spoilers revealed
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On the afternoon of the 14th, Choi Ye-na, formerly of IZ*ONE, appeared on the red carpet for MMA 2026 (2026 MelOn MUSIC AWARDS) held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. Now in its 18th year, the K-pop awards used “K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse” as its main slogan and added a new “Global TOP10” category linked to the Korea-China-Japan integrated chart, Global-K Chart.
Kakao Entertainment’s MMA 2026 will take place at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on Nov. 14 and 15. Day 2 features 12 acts including CORTIS, ILLIT, IVE, PLAVE, and NCT 127, with special stages, collaborations, and surprises. Day 1 includes aespa, ATEEZ, RIIZE, HANA, TWS, and more. The event will be livestreamed worldwide.
Kstyle AWARDS 2026 has launched on the IDOLCHAMP app, with preliminary fan voting open from November 13 to 26 in five categories: Best Artist (Men), Best Artist (Women), Best Solo Artist, Next Star, and Global Rising Star. Final rankings will be decided by total votes from both rounds. To celebrate, Kstyle is also giving away tickets to the 2026 APAN Star Awards in Seoul to five winners.
On the morning of the 11th, RIIZE’s Sungchan attended an event for the perfume brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul.
SBS has revealed the full lineup and daily schedule for the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon, a two-day Christmas event at KINTEX in Ilsan. The 30th-anniversary show will feature 44 acts across generations, from legends like BoA, SHINee, and T-ARA to global stars and rookies, plus tribute and collaboration stages.
Held over two days in Seoul, the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards celebrated major K-pop artists and rising groups with red-carpet moments, awards, and performances. ATEEZ won the grand record grand prize, while RIIZE, ITZY, NEXZ, TWS, Hearts2Hearts, Minho, and others also stood out.
SM Entertainment posted weaker Q3 results, with sales and operating profit down year on year and net income turning to a loss. It said reduced domestic comeback schedules hurt direct music and concert revenue, while IP-based businesses grew. The company plans major comebacks and global tours from Q4 through next Q1.
Fuji TV will broadcast the 2026 FNS Song Festival live over two Wednesdays in December. Thirty-six acts were announced, including Korean artists such as ILLIT, Stray Kids, BABYMONSTER, CORTIS, RIIZE, aespa, and NCT DREAM. ILLIT will appear for the third straight year, while BABYMONSTER and CORTIS will make their first appearances.
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