[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The group Lisenne took home the “Grand Honors Choice” trophy, one of the highest honors at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA). The “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. Lisenne is delivering their acceptance speech. (Photo: KGMA Special Press Corps)Lissenne 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 Andable. Lisenne also received the “Best Artist,” “Best Memory,” and “Best Memory” awards that day, taking home a total of four awards. After receiving the “Grand Honors Choice” award, Won-i expressed her joy, saying, “We received a total of four awards today.” She continued, “I know that receiving awards is not a given. I also know that the love you’ve shown us is more than we deserve,” adding, “We will strive to ensure Lisenne continues to grow.” Minami acknowledged, “I still have a long way to go, so there may be areas where I’m not yet polished,” and pledged, “I’ll keep learning and work hard to overcome any challenges that come my way.” 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 Creatorling. 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.
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