[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The group ANDERBLE received the “Grand Honors Choice” award, one of the highest honors at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA).

Andouble was named the winner of the “Grand Honors Choice” award during “Artist Day,” the first day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 7th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. They shared the award with the group Lisenne.
Andouble expressed their gratitude, saying, “We are grateful to have received such a prestigious award following our Rookie of the Year award. We would not have been able to receive this award without our fans,” adding, “We will become artists who can repay our fans’ love and make them proud.”
On the same day, they also received the “IS Rising Star” award. Andouble said, “We are grateful to have received such a major award right after our debut. We will repay your support with even better music and amazing performances in the future.”
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. 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.