[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The group Maidin received the “Photogenic” trophy at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA). The “Artist Day,” the first day of the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA), took place on the afternoon of the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. MADEIN, who won the “Photogenic” award, is posing for a commemorative photo while holding their trophy. (Photo: KGMA Special Press Corps)MADEIN was named the winner in the “Photogenic” category during “Artist Day,” the first day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. MADEIN said, “This is our first time appearing at an awards ceremony since our debut. It’s an honor just to be on stage, and we’re happy to have received such a wonderful award as well.” They added, “We will repay our fans, who always support us, with great songs and performances.” The “KGMA” is an awards ceremony newly established in 2024 by Ilgan Sports (Edaily M)—which marks its 57th anniversary this year—to present a new paradigm for the South Korean pop music industry. Now in its third year, the ceremony is hosted by Ilgan Sports and co-organized by the KGMA Organizing Committee and Creatoring. The awards ceremony will take place over two days, the 7th and 8th. On the first day, designated as “Artist Day,” performers will include Nobel Bright, Nueara, Dayoung, Lucy, Lisenne, Maydin, Miyao, Cykerus, iDIT, 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) are among the performers. Actors Nam Ji-hyun and Lisenne’s Won-i will serve as MCs. Music and album data for the “2026 KGMA” was provided by Hanteo Chart, Genie Music, FLO, and Bugs, while the official fan vote was conducted via the Kugung app. The awards ceremony was broadcast live on ENA. In Japan, it was streamed live on Hulu Japan, and in regions outside of Japan and China, it was streamed live on TikTok Live.
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