[Edaily Starin, Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The "3rd Korea Grand Music Awards" (2026 KGMA) is setting itself apart by introducing a new program called "KGMA Star Road" (KGMA STAR ROAD). (Photo: KGMA Organizing Committee)The KGMA Organizing Committee announced on the 30th, “We will debut ‘KGMA Star Road,’ a signature program that completely reimagines the traditional red carpet, at this year’s awards ceremony.” “KGMA Star Road” is an offline-exclusive program for fans attending the event in person. Participating artists will hold official photo sessions, allowing them to interact closely with ticket holders. The KGMA Organizing Committee explained, “We planned this so that the journey to the main stage itself can be enjoyed as a special form of content.” This year’s “KGMA Star Road” will feature Minho (SHINee), Shownu and Hyungwon (MONSTA X), Young K (DAY6), ATEEZ, Choi Ye-na, ITZY, TREASURE, P1Harmony, Triple S, RISE, Lisenne, Miyao, Kickflip, Hearts to Hearts, Kiki, All Day Project, Alpha Drive One, Andable, Jang Min-ho, and Park Ji-hyun. The “2026 KGMA” is an awards ceremony established by Ilgan Sports, a leading domestic entertainment and sports media outlet, to present a new paradigm for the popular music industry. This year’s ceremony will take place over two days, November 7–8, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. On the first day of the awards ceremony, Nobelbright, Nueara, Dayoung, Lucy, Lisenne, Maidin, Miyao, Cykerus, I-Dit, Andable, Young K, All Day Project, Jang Min-ho, CRAVITY, Close Your Eyes, Tuid, TREASURE, Triple S, P1Harmony, and Fifty Fifty (listed in alphabetical order) will perform. Actors Nam Ji-hyun and Won-i of Lisenne will serve as MCs. On the second day, NEXZ, RISE, SHINee’s Minho, Park Ji-hyun, BILLY, MONSTA X’s Shownu X Hyungwon, Ahop, Alpha Drive One, A.N., ATEEZ, WayV, Yuna, ITZY, Choi Ye-na, Kiss of Life, Kiki, Kickflip, Touched, TOURS, and Hearts to Hearts will take the stage. IVE member Liz and actor Kim Jae-won will co-host the event. Tickets for the “2026 KGMA” will go on sale via NOL starting at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd of next month.
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