"Serious about dance practice": The hidden sweat behind MODYSSEY and KMA's 2026 stage

Behind the dazzling performances on stage lies a period of intense deliberation and rigorous practice. The raw behind-the-scenes journey of the group MODYSSEY as they prepared for their KMA 2026 stage has been revealed.

This video captures the high-tension moments on the day of the awards ceremony, as the members gathered to fine-tune their performance until the very last second to ensure perfection. In particular, the special arrangement prepared for this stage draws significant attention. The members poured their passion into moving between the practice room and backstage to deliver a special remix performance featuring Sunmi's new menu and their own title track, "HAWK."

"Practicing even after class" — An obsessive immersion toward the stage

The members' attitude toward the stage was profoundly serious. They revealed that they exerted immense effort for this remix performance. One member, in particular, demonstrated their tenacity to enhance the quality of the stage, stating, "We continued practicing together even after our classes were over." As they synchronized every single dance move by counting "one, two, three, four," the tight chemistry and palpable tension among the members were felt simultaneously.

The rehearsal process was by no means smooth. The sight of members exchanging feedback, saying, "That's not the problem," while trying to sync their timing, showcased their professional side. Their serious gazes shone through as they adjusted their positions to execute perfect formations and moved their bodies to the flow of the music.

On-site tension and the excitement just before the stage

Just before stepping onto the main stage, the atmosphere on-site was a mix of tension and excitement. The members underwent a final check, imagining their appearance on stage. Encouraging one another by saying, "Let's each look cool and fluid," became the driving force to overcome the pressure right before the performance.

The scene after the performance was equally impressive. Having finished the intense performance, the members greeted each other while acknowledging their mutual hard work. Their human and playful chemistry stood out, offering a different side from their charismatic personas on stage. Through this behind-the-scenes footage, the public can witness the sincere efforts of MODYSSEY that were hidden beneath the dazzling lights.

Next Checkpoint: The actual audience reaction to MODYSSEY's "HAWK" remix performance and their future activity directions.