The countdown to one of K-pop’s most fan-driven award ceremonies has officially begun. The KMA (KM Chart Awards) 2026 has dropped its first wave of performers — and with TXT leading the charge, this summer night in Seoul is already shaping up to be unmissable.
KMA 2026 — First Lineup Confirmed
On May 11, the KMA 2026 officially announced that TXT, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, KickFlip, LNGSHOT, 82MAJOR, and VVUP would all be performing at the upcoming awards ceremony. soompi
| Artist | Type |
|---|---|
| TXT (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) | 4th-gen K-pop boy group |
| 82MAJOR | K-pop group |
| ALLDAY PROJECT | Co-ed K-pop group |
| CORTIS | K-pop group |
| KickFlip | K-pop group |
| LNGSHOT | K-pop group |
| VVUP | K-pop group |
The KMA 2026 will be held on July 25 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Tiger Dome in Seoul. soompi
About the KMA (KM Chart Awards)
The KMA 2026 is a music festival and awards show hosted by fan-participation-based K-music chart platform KM Chart, dedicated to artists who have shined in the K-pop industry over the past year, as well as the fans who supported them. The event will present major grand prizes across four categories, along with main awards, rookie awards, and popularity awards.
KM Chart compiles data across six K-music categories each month, providing credible chart metrics, and recently signed a strategic partnership with KT ENA to strengthen K-pop content competitiveness. allkpop
According to Wikipedia, TXT (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) is a five-member boy group under HYBE that has become one of the best-selling K-pop acts of their generation globally.
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Why the First Lineup Has Fans Excited
TXT once again became million sellers with their eighth mini-album released last month, 7TH YEAR: When the Wind Paused Briefly in the Brambles, with first-week sales surpassing 1.8 million copies and debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Their title track ‘Just One More Day’ reached No. 2 on World Digital Song Sales. Khan
CORTIS, not yet even a full year since debut, have already shaken up domestic and overseas music markets — their first mini album surpassed 2 million cumulative sales, setting the highest debut-album sales record in K-pop history. Their second mini album GREENGREEN exceeded 2 million copies in just four days. Khan
ALLDAY PROJECT, a co-ed group making waves with unprecedented impact, were nominated for the K-pop Best New Artist category at the iHeartRadio Music Awards earlier this year. Khan
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Event Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event Name | KMA (KM Chart Awards) 2026 |
| Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Hwajeong Tiger Dome, Korea University, Seoul |
| Hosted by | KM Chart & KM Chart World |
| Tickets | Ground Standing & 2F Seating available |
