[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] Rissene’s Won-i kicked off the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA) with her fresh, lively charm and solid vocals. Won-i of the group Lisenne performs BoA’s “Atlantis Girl” during the opening stage at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA) Artist Day on the first day of the event, held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. (Photo: KGMA Special Press Corps) Won-i performed BoA’s “Atlantis Girl” during “Artist Day,” the first day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. Won-i, who took on the role of awards show host for the first time since her debut, made her presence known right from the opening with her solo performance. Appearing in a stylish jumpsuit, she added her clear vocals and vibrant energy to the upbeat rhythm. With her free-spirited performance and confident stage presence, she brought her own unique take to “Atlantis Girl” and filled the vast stage of Gocheok Sky Dome. After finishing her performance, Won-i explained her song choice, saying, “I really thought about this a lot. Since it’s ‘Artist Day,’ I thought it would be great to kick things off with a performance by BoA, a star among K-pop artists, so I prepared this.” She then asked, “Was my performance cool?” drawing a enthusiastic response from the audience. Won-i of the group Lisenne performs BoA’s “Atlantis Girl” as the opening act during Artist Day on the first day of the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA), held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. (Photo: KGMA Special Press Corps) 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, this year’s ceremony was hosted by Ilgan Sports and co-organized by the KGMA Organizing Committee and Creatoring. The awards ceremony is being held over two days, the 7th and 8th. On the first day, designated as “Artist Day,” performers include Nobel Bright, Nueira, 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.
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