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Winners Of 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards – ARTIST DAY

🗓️ Nov 7, 2026, 6:18 PM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 0 views💬 0
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  • 1DAY6’s Young K won big with five awards including Grand Artist, while TREASURE won four awards i
  • 2The first day of the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) is complete!Hosted by Nam Ji Hyun and RESCENE’s Woni, ARTIST DAY of the 2026 KGMA was held on Novembe…

The first day of the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) is complete!

Hosted by Nam Ji Hyun and RESCENE × RESCENE About group RESCENE RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Woni × WONI Artist bio WONI Real name: Jeong WoniPosition: Leader, Vocalist, PerformerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2004-05-25Birthplace: Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea WONI is the leader and oldest member of RESCENE under THE MUZE Entertainment. Outgoing, energetic, expressive, and comfortable taking a leadership role within the group. Tap again to view profile → Close , ARTIST DAY of the 2026 KGMA was held on November 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome.

DAY6’s Young K won big with five awards including Grand Artist, while TREASURE won four awards including Grand Song. RESCENE scored four awards including Grand Honor’s Choice, while their producer Josh Lee additionally won Best Producer. AND2BLE × AND2BLE About group AND2BLE AND2BLE (앤더블) is a five-member boy group under YH Entertainment consisting of Zhang Hao, Yoo Seungeon, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin. The group officially debuted on May 26, 2026 with the EP Sequence 01: Curiosity. The name AND2BLE combines “AND” and “DOUBLE” and represents the idea of combining the members' different personalities and inner sides into one distinctive identity. Tap again to view profile → Close also won two awards including Grand Honor’s choice, and CRAVITY × CRAVITY About group CRAVITY CRAVITY is a nine-member South Korean boy group under Starship Entertainment. The group consists of SERIM, ALLEN, JUNGMO, WOOBIN, WONJIN, MINHEE, HYEONGJUN, TAEYOUNG, and SEONGMIN. CRAVITY debuted on April 14, 2020 with the EP Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are. Tap again to view profile → Close took home three awards in total.

Check out the full list of winners:

2026 Grand Artist: Young K

2026 Grand Song: TREASURE

2026 Grand Honor’s Choice: RESCENE, AND2BLE

Best Artist: LUCY, RESCENE, MEOVV, BTS × BTS About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close , BLACKPINK × BLACKPINK About group BLACKPINK BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time! Tap again to view profile → Close , Stray Kids × Stray Kids About group Stray Kids Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. Tap again to view profile → Close , xikers × xikers About group xikers xikers is a ten-member South Korean boy group under KQ Entertainment. Originally introduced as KQ Fellaz 2, the group officially debuted on March 30, 2023, with the mini album HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing. The group consists of Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan. Known for their powerful performances, energetic choreography, and hip-hop influenced sound, xikers continues to establish itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop boy groups. Tap again to view profile → Close , Young K, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS × CORTIS About group CORTIS CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production. Tap again to view profile → Close , CRAVITY, CLOSE YOUR EYES, TREASURE, tripleS, P1Harmony × P1Harmony About group P1Harmony P1Harmony is a six-member South Korean boy group formed by FNC Entertainment. The group consists of Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. They officially debuted on October 28, 2020, with the mini album DISHARMONY : STAND OUT. P1Harmony is recognized for its energetic performances, strong rap and vocal line, distinctive musical identity, and themes centered on individuality, confidence, unity, and personal growth. Tap again to view profile → Close

Best Memory: RESCENE

Best Trot Performance: Jang Min Ho

Best Band: LUCY

Best Solo: Young K, Dayoung

Best Dance Performance: IDID

Best Stage: CRAVITY, FIFTY FIFTY

Best Producer: Josh Lee (The Muze Entertainment)

Best Hip Hop: TREASURE

Best Music Video: CRAVITY – “AWAKE”

Best OST: Young K – “Season of Us” (“My Royal Nemesis” OST)

Best Selling Album: BTS – “ARIRANG”

IS Rising Star: AND2BLE, TUIDE

IS Rookie: NouerA × NouerA About group NouerA NouerA is a multinational K-pop boy group under Nouer Entertainment. The group is known for its powerful performances, fresh sound, and mission to connect with fans through a new era of music. NouerA debuted on February 26, 2025, and continues to build a growing global fanbase known as NovA. Tap again to view profile → Close

Asia Cultural Exchange Special Award: Novelbright

coogoong Most Popular Artist (ARTIST DAY): Young K

Berriz Global Fans’ Choice: RESCENE

Style Icon: Dayoung

Photogenic: MADEIN

K-Wave Popularity Award: Yushi × Yushi Artist bio Yushi Position: NCT WISH - Main Dancer, Lead VocalistNationality: JapanBirthday: 2004-04-05Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Yushi is a member of NCT. Tap again to view profile → Close (NCT × NCT About group NCT NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG. Tap again to view profile → Close WISH)

Trend of the Year (Group): TREASURE

Trend of the Year (Rookie): FLARE U

Congratulations to all of the winners, and stay tuned for MUSIC DAY of 2026 KGMA on November 8!

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RESCENE

RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene.

xikers

xikers is a ten-member South Korean boy group under KQ Entertainment. Originally introduced as KQ Fellaz 2, the group officially debuted on March 30, 2023, with the mini album HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing. The group consists of Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan. Known for their powerful performances, energetic choreography, and hip-hop influenced sound, xikers continues to establish itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop boy groups.

NouerA

NouerA is a multinational K-pop boy group under Nouer Entertainment. The group is known for its powerful performances, fresh sound, and mission to connect with fans through a new era of music. NouerA debuted on February 26, 2025, and continues to build a growing global fanbase known as NovA.

NCT
⭐NCT

NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG.

BTS
⭐BTS

BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.

P1Harmony

P1Harmony is a six-member South Korean boy group formed by FNC Entertainment. The group consists of Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. They officially debuted on October 28, 2020, with the mini album DISHARMONY : STAND OUT. P1Harmony is recognized for its energetic performances, strong rap and vocal line, distinctive musical identity, and themes centered on individuality, confidence, unity, and personal growth.

CRAVITY

CRAVITY is a nine-member South Korean boy group under Starship Entertainment. The group consists of SERIM, ALLEN, JUNGMO, WOOBIN, WONJIN, MINHEE, HYEONGJUN, TAEYOUNG, and SEONGMIN. CRAVITY debuted on April 14, 2020 with the EP Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time!

Stray Kids

Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines.

AND2BLE

AND2BLE (앤더블) is a five-member boy group under YH Entertainment consisting of Zhang Hao, Yoo Seungeon, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin. The group officially debuted on May 26, 2026 with the EP Sequence 01: Curiosity. The name AND2BLE combines “AND” and “DOUBLE” and represents the idea of combining the members' different personalities and inner sides into one distinctive identity.

CORTIS

CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production.

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