[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] The first lineup for the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA) has been unveiled.

The first lineup, released by the KGMA Organizing Committee on the 4th, includes 10 acts: RISE, Ahop, ANDERBLE, ATEEZ, All Day Project, CRAVITY, Close Your Eyes, KIKI, TREASURE, and Hearts to Hearts (listed in alphabetical order).
The “KGMA” is an awards ceremony established by Ilgan Sports, a leading Korean entertainment and sports media outlet, to present a new paradigm in the pop music industry, and this year marks its third edition. In its inaugural year, the Grand Trophy was awarded to NewJeans, DAY6, iZ*ONE, aespa, ATEEZ, and Zero Base One. At last year’s second ceremony, THE BOYZ, Boy Next Door, Stray Kids, IVE, ATEEZ, and All Day Project took home the Grand Trophies.
This year’s awards ceremony will take place over two days, November 7–8, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. The KGMA Organizing Committee plans to sequentially announce the second, third, and fourth lineups of artists who will grace the event. On the first day, MC duties will be handled by Lisenne Won-i and actress Nam Ji-hyun. On the second day, IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae-won will serve as MCs.
The “2026 KGMA” is hosted by Ilgan Sports (Edaily M) and co-organized by the KGMA Organizing Committee and Creatoring. Digital and physical album data is provided by Hanteo Chart, Genie Music, FLO, and Bugs, while official fan voting will take place via the KooGung app. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on ENA, and the OTT streaming platforms will be announced at a later date.