[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The band Lucy celebrated winning the “Best Artist” award at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA). "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. Lucy is delivering her acceptance speech. (Photo: KGMA Special Press Corps)On the 7th, at the “Artist Day” event—the first day of the “2026 KGMA”—held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, Lucy was named one of the winners of the “Best Artist” award. Lucy expressed their gratitude, saying, “Thank you for this precious award,” and added, “This wonderful award belongs not to us, but to our fans.” They also reaffirmed their commitment, stating, “We will strive to be an honest and sincere band.” 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, designated as “Artist Day,” performers 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) 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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