[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The group Close Your Eyes received the “Best Artist” trophy at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA).

Close Your Eyes was named one of the winners in the “Best Artist” category during “Artist Day,” the first day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
They said, “Thank you for inviting us here today and for giving us such a wonderful award,” adding, “This is our third year attending the ‘KGMA.’ We feel like we’re growing alongside the awards ceremony.” They then greeted their fans, saying, “We’re always grateful to you and love you,” and pledged, “We will become artists worthy of the ‘Best Artist’ title.”
The “KGMA” is an awards ceremony newly established in 2024 by Ilgan Sports (Edaily M)—which celebrated its 57th anniversary this year—to present a new paradigm for the South Korean pop music industry. Now in its third year, this year’s ceremony was hosted by Ilgan Sports and co-organized by the KGMA Organizing Committee and Creatoring.
The awards ceremony takes place over two days, the 7th and 8th. On the first day, themed “Artist Day,” performers included 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) were among the performers. Actors Nam Ji-hyun and Lisenne’s Won-i served 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.