[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] The band TOUCHED won the “Best Band Award” at the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA).

TOUCHED was named the winner in the “Best Band” category on “Music Day,” the second day of the “2026 KGMA,” held on the 8th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
TOUCHED has been making a strong impression on the band scene by delivering explosive live performances at major domestic music festivals and solo concerts. TOUCHED expressed their gratitude with enthusiasm, saying, “We will continue to create great music and work hard on our musical activities for a long time to come,” and added, “Thank you! We’ll do our best!”
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.
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 not be attending due to health reasons; Hyungwon and 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.