[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] DAY6’s Young K and Yudai Takenaka, frontman of the Japanese band Novelbright, filled Gocheok Sky Dome with their voices as they passionately performed “You Were Beautiful” together.

On the 7th, at the “Artist Day” event—the first day of the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA)—held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, Young K and Yudai presented a special joint performance of DAY6’s “You Were Beautiful.”
The performance vividly showcased the distinct charms of the two vocalists. Young K conveyed the song’s emotion with a deep, solid tone, while Yudai hit crisp high notes with his resonant voice. The combination of Young K’s rich resonance and Yudai’s open, expansive vocal delivery added a fresh appeal to the familiar track.
In particular, during the sections where their voices came together, their vocal power stood out, seeming as if it could pierce the ceiling of Gocheok Dome. Their harmonies—maintaining strength even in the highest registers while blending their distinct timbres—captivated the audience. Their chemistry, which amplified the song’s emotion while preserving their individual personalities, was truly impressive.
It was a performance worthy of the lead vocalists of Korea’s and Japan’s leading bands. The two singers gave their all, delivering everything from deep emotion to explosive high notes, making it feel like a vocal challenge with no limits. The unique, wistful atmosphere of “You Were Beautiful,” combined with the power of the two bands’ vocalists, created a special performance that filled Gocheok Sky Dome. Notably, after finishing their performance, the two shared a warm embrace, showcasing their friendship.

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 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.