Busan ignited as the 2026 Fact Music Awards shattered expectations! The night’s massive Daesang haul went to four powerhouse acts:

ATEEZ: Icon of the Year NMIXX: Sound of the Year RIIZE: Muse of the Year CORTIS: Record of the Year

From BTS’s seasonal dominance to breakout rookie CORTIS, this lineup marks a bold, multi-generational shift in the global K-pop ecosystem.