2026 KGMA Reveals Eight Acts in Its Fourth Lineup
2026년 9월 15일
The ‘2026 Korea Grand Music Awards’ (2026 KGMA) has unveiled its fourth lineup, further enriching this fall’s K-pop festival. The KGMA Organizing Committee announced that NEXZ, MEOVV, xikers, IDID, KISS OF LIFE, KickFlip, P1Harmony, and FIFTY FIFTY will perform at the third Korea Grand Music Awards, taking place November 7 and 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
NEXZ set a personal best for first-week sales with their second single, ‘Mutsu,’ released in April, and earned their first-ever music-show win. Following the recent release of their fourth mini album, ‘So Seen,’ the group is also preparing to participate in a Latin festival and embark on its first Asia tour in October, raising anticipation for their upcoming KGMA performance.
MEOVV showcased addictive music and powerful performances with ‘Tiroli,’ the title track of their second EP, ‘Bite Now.’ xikers expanded their musical range with their seventh mini album, ‘Route Zero: The Aura,’ and are currently on their Asia tour, ‘Roadmap to University,’ following promotions for the title track ‘OK.’
IDID drew attention by earning a music-show win just 12 days after debut last year and released the single album ‘Fly!’ this year. As they take the KGMA stage for the second consecutive year ahead of their first anniversary, they are expected to deliver their signature bright energy. KISS OF LIFE has been active with songs including ‘Who Is She,’ ‘Sweat,’ and ‘What!,’ and is expanding its reach into Japan after completing its first world tour, ‘KISS ROAD.’
KickFlip achieved a personal best in first-week sales with ‘My First Kick’ last April. With a new mini album featuring the double title tracks ‘Unfinished’ and ‘Kick Off the Wall’ scheduled for release on October 6, anticipation is building for their KGMA performance soon after their comeback.
P1Harmony reached No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with their ninth mini album, ‘UNIQUE,’ released in March—their highest ranking on the chart to date. This appearance marks their third consecutive KGMA lineup. Earlier this year, FIFTY FIFTY released a remake of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here,’ followed by their fourth mini album, ‘Imperfect–I’m Perfect,’ in June, and are continuing their Asia fan concerts.
Previously, the first through third lineups confirmed appearances by RIIZE, ATEEZ, TREASURE, Hearts2Hearts, Young K, Choi Yena, LUCY, Jang Min-ho, n.SSign, RESCENE, Shownu X Hyungwon, Billlie, ITZY, and tripleS. Special lineup announcements will also be made sequentially. RESCENE’s Woni and actress Nam Ji-hyun will host on November 7, while IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae-won will host on November 8. ‘2026 KGMA’ will be broadcast live on ENA, with domestic and international OTT streaming platforms to be announced later.