[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] Singer Park Ji-hyun took home the “Best Adult Contemporary” trophy at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA).

Park Ji-hyun was named the winner in the “Best Adult Contemporary” category during “Music Day,” the second day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 8th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
Following her win in “Best Adult Contemporary,” Park Ji-hyun also took home the “Best Trot Stage” award, securing two wins. “I’m truly grateful for this wonderful award,” Park Ji-hyun said. “I was able to receive this award thanks to all of you, Endorphin (her fan club). I’ll continue to work hard.”

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.
On the second day, “Music Day,” NEXZ, RISE, Minho, Park Ji-hyun, BILLIE, Ahop, Alpha Drive One, A.N., ATEEZ, Waytion V, Yuna, ITZY, Choi Ye-na, Kiss of Life, Kiki, Kickflip, Touched, TOURS, and Hearts to Hearts will take the stage. Shenu from Shenu X Hyungwon will be absent due to health reasons, and Hyungwon along with some other members of MONSTA X will attend in his place. IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae-won will serve as MCs.
The “KGMA” digital and physical sales data is provided by Hanteo Chart, Genie Music, FLO, and Bugs, while the official fan vote will be conducted via the KooGung app. The event will be broadcast live on ENA. In Japan, it will be streamed live on Hulu Japan, and globally (excluding Japan and China), it will be streamed live on TikTok Live.