[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] Singer Jang Min-ho took home the “Best Trot Performance” trophy at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA).

Jang Min-ho was announced as the winner of the “Best Trot Performance” award during “Artist Day,” the first day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
Upon receiving the award, Jang Min-ho said, “It is an even greater honor to receive this award in a moment shared with so many people,” adding, “Whenever I receive a prestigious award like this, I wonder what percentage of the credit actually belongs to me.” He continued, “I am grateful to the many people who supported me in winning this award. I would especially like to express my sincere gratitude to the members of the ‘Minho Special Forces’ (his fan club),” and added, “I ask for your continued love and interest in K-Trot.”
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 took place over two days, the 7th and 8th. The first day, themed “Artist Day,” featured performances by 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.