6 teams including ATEEZ and KORTIS, Busan TMA on September 19

List of the 6 Teams to Shake Up Busan Asiad Main Stadium

The first lineup for the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA),' to be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19, has been unveiled. The organizing committee announced on the 14th that a total of six teams, including IDID, ATEEZ, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, and tripleS, have been named in the first lineup. This awards ceremony holds deep significance as it marks the TMA's return to Korea after three years, following its recent events at the Kyocera Dome in Japan in 2024 and in Macau last year, continuing its connection with global fans. In particular, as the stage will be held in Busan for the first time, the enthusiasm of local fans is expected to be intense.

This lineup is composed in a way that showcases the generational shift and trends of K-pop at a glance, ranging from veterans who have been debuted for nine years to rookies who have just secured their first music show win. Industry attention is already focused on what kind of performances these artists will present to fill the large stadium in Busan.

Billboard Conquerors ATEEZ and Global Trendsetters CORTIS

At the center of this lineup is ATEEZ, who has built an unrivaled career on the global stage. Through their 14th mini-album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5' released on the 26th of last month, ATEEZ reached the top of the 'Billboard 200,' the main album chart in the United States. This first-place achievement is ATEEZ's third time reaching the top of that chart. Their album sales are also overwhelming. The new release recorded approximately 1.89 million copies in first-week sales, announcing the birth of ATEEZ's seventh million-seller. Despite being in their ninth year since debut, they continue to renew their peak by expanding the scale of their world tours every year, adding weight to this awards ceremony with their performance.

CORTIS, which is showing the steepest rise recently, is also included in the lineup. Having demonstrated their presence in the global market with the title track 'REDRED' from their 2nd mini-album 'GREENGREEN' released last May, CORTIS set an amazing record with approximately 2.3 million copies in first-week sales. Their title track remained on the global Spotify 'Weekly Top Songs Global' chart for 11 consecutive weeks and showed resilience by rebounding in the rankings over the last three weeks. As they present an unconventional sense under the slogan 'Young Creator Crew,' the key point to watch is what kind of energy they will radiate on the Busan stage.

Co-ed Group ALLDAY PROJECT and the Activity of 5th Generation Girl Group KiiiKiii

ALLDAY PROJECT, possessing the charm of a co-ed group which is rare in K-pop, will showcase diverse colors on this stage. Debuting in June last year, they swept the music charts immediately upon their arrival with their debut songs 'FAMOUS' and 'WICKED.' They then established themselves as solid digital powerhouses through 'ONE MORE TIME' released last December, securing a steady fandom. Fans are highly interested in how their musical journey, driven by the distinct personalities of each member, will be implemented on this TMA stage.

KiiiKiii, which has rapidly emerged as a representative 5th generation girl group, has also secured their ticket to Busan. Debuting in March last year and winning the 'Next Leader' award, equivalent to a rookie award, at the '2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS,' KiiiKiii dominated the top of the domestic music charts this January with the title track '404 (New Era)' from their 2nd mini-album 'Delulu Pack.' Having proven their powerful fandom by achieving three wins on music shows with that song, KiiiKiii is scheduled to make a comeback this August, and this awards ceremony stage is expected to serve as a bridge to maintain the momentum before their comeback.

Rookie IDID and tripleS Breaking Their Own Best Records

The teams that will provide the freshest energy are IDID and tripleS. IDID is a boy group that debuted in September last year and made a spectacular entrance by taking first place on a music show just 12 days after their debut. Through the title track 'FLY!' and the B-side 'Attent!on' from their single album released last May, they showcased a refreshing and confident boyish charm, drawing in global fans. With solid skills unexpected for rookies, their performance is expected to be the freshest stimulus among this first lineup.

tripleS is showing fearsome growth, recently breaking their own personal best records. Through the title track 'Baby Flower' from ASSEMBLE26 'LOVE & POP' Part 1 released last month, they grabbed their first terrestrial music show trophy since debut. The performance that tripleS, who has been building their career by steadily breaking records, will show on this 2026 TMA stage is also a highly anticipated element. The organizing committee plans to sequentially release additional performers and detailed information regarding the event through the official website.

The Footsteps of Artists Proven by Records

IDID debuted in September last year. Having recorded a music show win within 12 days, they released the single album title track 'FLY!' and the B-side 'Attent!on' last May.

CORTIS released their 2nd mini-album 'GREENGREEN' last May. The title track 'REDRED' rose to the top of major domestic music charts and maintained its presence on the global Spotify 'Weekly Top Songs Global' chart for 11 consecutive weeks.

KiiiKiii dominated the top of the domestic music charts this January with the title track '404 (New Era)' from their 2nd mini-album 'Delulu Pack,' achieving three wins on music shows. They have confirmed a comeback this August.