The 2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) winners have been announced, with ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, and CORTIS each taking home one of the four Grand Prizes (Daesang) at the ceremony held on September 19, 2026, at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in South Korea. The event marked TMA’s return to South Korea after three years and its first-ever hosting in Busan. CORTIS emerged as the night’s biggest winner with three trophies, while BTS also collected multiple awards including two Best Music honors.
Key Facts
- Event Date: September 19, 2026
- Venue: Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea
- Hosts: Jun Hyun-moo and Seohyun (their eighth time co-hosting TMA)
- Biggest Winner: CORTIS with 3 awards (Record of the Year, Artist of the Year, Next Leader)
- New Award: My Star Award, decided 100% by global fan votes, went to BTS’s Jin and NMIXX’s Sullyoon
- Return to Korea: This was TMA’s first event in South Korea since 2023, following ceremonies in Osaka (2024) and Macau (2025)
Who Won The Grand Prizes At 2026 TMA?
The four Daesang (Grand Prize) awards were divided among four acts. ATEEZ won Icon of the Year, marking their eighth career Daesang. NMIXX took home Sound of the Year, while RIIZE received Muse of the Year, and CORTIS was awarded Record of the Year.
CORTIS had a standout night, securing three trophies total: the Record of the Year Daesang, Artist of the Year, and Next Leader alongside ALPHA DRIVE ONE. NMIXX also won multiple awards, adding Artist of the Year to their Daesang, with member Sullyoon winning the FANNSTAR MYSTAR Female award. ATEEZ combined their Icon of the Year win with an Artist of the Year honor.
Full Winners List For 2026 The Fact Music Awards
Here is the complete list of winners from the September 19 ceremony:
Daesang (Grand Prize) Awards
- Icon of the Year: ATEEZ
- Sound of the Year: NMIXX
- Muse of the Year: RIIZE
- Record of the Year: CORTIS
Artist of the Year
ATEEZ, TREASURE, NMIXX, RIIZE, ILLIT, RESCENE, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and Yena
Best Music Awards (By Season)
- Spring: BTS
- Summer: BTS
- Autumn: PLAVE
- Winter: Lee Chan-won
Fan-Voted Awards
- TMA Popularity Award: Lim Young-woong
- FANNSTAR Choice (Group): BTS
- FANNSTAR Choice (Solo): Lee Chan-won
- FANNSTAR MYSTAR (Male): Jin (BTS)
- FANNSTAR MYSTAR (Female): Sullyoon (NMIXX)
Other Awards
- Best Performer: TREASURE
- Next Leader: CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- Today’s Choice: RESCENE
- Global Hot Trend: CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS
- Hottest: IDID, xikers
- World Best Wave: EVAN
- Global Hot Star: PLAVE
- Special Jury Award: Lim Young-woong
What Is The My Star Award?
The My Star Award was newly introduced at the 2026 TMA, with winners determined entirely by global fan votes. BTS’s Jin won the male category, and NMIXX’s Sullyoon took the female category. As the inaugural recipients, both artists made history with this fan-driven honor.
How Did BTS Perform At The 2026 TMA?
BTS secured four awards across the evening despite the group’s members being focused on individual activities. The group won Best Music (Spring) and Best Music (Summer), plus FANNSTAR Choice (Group). Member Jin added an individual win with the FANNSTAR MYSTAR Male award, which was decided by fan voting. The group’s strong showing reflects their continued global influence even during a period of solo projects.
Who Attended And Performed At The 2026 TMA?
A total of 17 artists and groups performed at the ceremony, including ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, TREASURE, ILLIT, CORTIS, RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ALLDAY PROJECT, KiiiKiii, tripleS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, xikers, IDID, EVAN, Yena, and Lim Young-woong.
Actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared as a special presenter, handing the TMA Popularity Award trophy to Lim Young-woong and later introducing his performance. The ceremony also featured special stages, including a duet between TREASURE’s Jihoon and KiiiKiii’s Jiyu performing Yoonha’s “Comet” with a Busan-themed concept.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the 2026 The Fact Music Awards take place?
The 2026 TMA was held on September 19, 2026, at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea.
Who won the Grand Prizes at the 2026 TMA?
ATEEZ won Icon of the Year, NMIXX won Sound of the Year, RIIZE won Muse of the Year, and CORTIS won Record of the Year.
Which group won the most awards at the 2026 TMA?
CORTIS won the most awards with three trophies: Record of the Year (Daesang), Artist of the Year, and Next Leader.
What is the My Star Award at the 2026 TMA?
The My Star Award is a new category introduced in 2026, with winners chosen entirely by global fan votes. BTS’s Jin and NMIXX’s Sullyoon were the first-ever recipients.
Where was the 2026 TMA held?
The ceremony took place at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, marking TMA’s first event in the city and its return to South Korea after three years.
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