The Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) organizing committee announced on Friday the third lineup for the upcoming 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards. The event is scheduled for November 7 and 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul’s Guro district.
This latest lineup features artists making their KGMA stage debut, including rising stars Nuera, Lissenne, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, Billlie, Alpha Drive One, ITZY, and tripleS. These performers will be part of the First Stage segment.
The 2026 KGMA aims to celebrate artists who have made significant impacts across various genres of popular music, including K-pop, bands, and trot. The event promises to be a festive gathering where artists and fans can come together to celebrate the year’s achievements.
Previously announced lineups have already generated considerable buzz. The first wave included RIIZE, NINE.i, ANDNEW, ATEEZ, All Day Project, CRAVITY, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KIKI, TREASURE, and Hearts2Hearts. The second lineup featured Dayoung, Minho, Young K, Yuna, Choi Yena, LUCY, Touched, Nobel Bright, Park Ji Hyun, and Jang Min Ho.
Adding to the star-studded affair, Lissenne’s Won and actress Nam Ji Hyun will host the November 7 show, while IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae Won will take on master of ceremony (MC) duties for the November 8 event.
The KGMA organizing committee has plans to unveil a fourth lineup of artists and a special lineup, further building anticipation for what promises to be a spectacular awards ceremony.