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Busan set for star-studded K-pop awards night on Sept. 19
Haps Magazine Korea
September 16, 2026
(Illustration by TNA Organizing Committee/courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
The 2026 The Fact Music Awards will take place at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19, bringing 17 K-pop acts to the city for performances and special stages.
Among the highlights, girl group RESCENE will debut an orchestral arrangement of its 2024 track “LOVE ATTACK,” while ATEEZ will perform “MAMACITA” live for the first time. The Latin-influenced track was included on the group’s 14th mini album, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5, released in June.
Lim Young-woong will also perform “May You Be Happy,” a new song from his 10th-anniversary special album IM HERO 10, released earlier this month.
The lineup also includes RIIZE, xikers, IDID, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AHOF, NMIXX, ALLDAY PROJECT, Choi Yena, CORTIS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KiiiKiii, TREASURE and tripleS. Actor Kim Soo-hyun is scheduled to appear as an award presenter.
The red carpet begins at 4 p.m. on September 19, followed by the awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Tickets are available through YES24 Ticket, while the ceremony will be streamed in Korea through Naver’s CHZZK platform.