# 2026 TMA Just Revealed Its Special Stages, and K-pop Fans Have a Lot to Unpack

URL: https://technosports.co.in/2026-tma-just-revealed-its-special-stages/  
Published: 2026-08-19  
Updated: 2026-08-19  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Award show performances usually play it safe. **The 2026 Fact Music Awards (TMA)** just announced it’s doing the opposite — cover stages, surprise duets, and debut performances of songs nobody’s heard yet. If you needed a reason to circle September 19 on your calendar, this lineup is it.

## The Opening Stage: Three 5th-Gen Groups, Three Iconic Covers

TMA is kicking things off with a trio of rising fifth-generation acts putting their own spin on some of K-pop’s biggest hits. **xikers** will take on BTS’s “Hooligan,” **CLOSE YOUR EYES** will reimagine NCT DREAM’s “Beat It Up,” and **tripleS** will perform their version of aespa’s “LEMONADE.” It’s a bold way to open the show — letting nedjwer groups reinterpret tracks from some of the industry’s most established names.

![TMA](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tmsndbdbf-1.webp)

## A Busan-Born Duet, Set Against the City’s Skyline

Since this year’s ceremony is being held in Busan, organizers arranged a special collaboration to match. **TREASURE’s Jihoon** and **KiiiKiii’s Jiyu** — both Busan natives — will perform a duet under the show’s theme, “Shine on, Dream One,” set against a nighttime Busan backdrop. It’s a nice full-circle touch: two artists returning to their hometown to headline a moment built specifically around it.

## Debut Performances You Won’t Want to Miss

Beyond the covers and collaborations, TMA is also promising genuine firsts. **xikers** and **ATEEZ** are each preparing to perform songs they’ve never done on a music show stage before, while **CLOSE YOUR EYES** will debut an entirely unreleased track live for the first time. For an award show, that’s a notably high number of exclusive moments packed into one night.

## Quick Facts: 2026 The Fact Music Awards

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Event Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Busan Asiad Main Stadium |
| Opening Acts | xikers, CLOSE YOUR EYES, tripleS |
| Special Duet | TREASURE’s Jihoon x KiiiKiii’s Jiyu |
| Debut Performances | ATEEZ, xikers, CLOSE YOUR EYES |
| Theme | “Shine on, Dream One” |

## Why This Lineup Feels Different

Most award ceremonies rely on artists performing their own discography — TMA’s decision to build an entire opening segment around cross-generational covers signals a genuinely curated show rather than a standard promotional stop. Combined with hometown duets and unreleased debuts, it’s shaping up to be one of the more memorable nights on this year’s [K-pop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-pop) awards calendar.

For more K-pop award show updates and lineup announcements, check out our ongoing coverage on [technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in). And if you’re tracking every reveal ahead of TMA 2026, technosports.co.in has more breakdowns worth following.

## FAQs

### **Q1. When and where is the 2026 Fact Music Awards taking place?**

 The ceremony will be held on September 19, 2026, at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

### **Q2. Which artists are performing special cover stages?**

 xikers, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and tripleS will open the show with covers of songs by BTS, NCT DREAM, and aespa respectively.