November 8, 2026 | K-POP News · Awards · South Korea
ATEEZ, RIIZE, ITZY and KiiiKiii were among the biggest winners as the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) concluded Music Day at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 8. ATEEZ received Grand Record, RIIZE earned Grand Performer, and ITZY and KiiiKiii shared Grand Honor’s Choice. ITZY and its members were recognized in five categories, while TWS and member Shinyu collected a combined four awards.
ATEEZ take Grand Record and complete a three-award night
ATEEZ won Grand Record, the ceremony’s top honor recognizing musical achievement. The group also earned Best Music and Best Stage, bringing their Music Day tally to three. It marks the third consecutive year that ATEEZ have collected a grand prize at the KGMA, a streak dating back to the event’s launch in 2024.
In their acceptance remarks, the members reflected on the years of work that brought them to this stage and thanked ATINY for staying with them. Their message was forward-looking: they treated the trophy not as the end of a journey but as encouragement to make better music and performances. The group also provided the final stage of the two-day event.
RIIZE win Grand Performer and Best Music
RIIZE were named Grand Performer, an honor that puts the spotlight on an artist’s work onstage. They also received Best Music, finishing the evening with two awards. The group spoke warmly about BRIIZE, acknowledging that live shows and festival appearances are experiences shaped by artists and audiences together.
The award comes as RIIZE continue to build their reputation for compelling live performances alongside a growing catalog of music. Their October single “Insomnia” has been part of that evolving story, while the members also indicated that they hope to share new music in 2027.
ITZY’s five trophies include awards won by Yuna and Ryujin
ITZY received Grand Honor’s Choice and Best Music as a group. Two more awards went to Yuna: Best Solo Performance and the coogoong Most Popular Artist prize. Ryujin won Trend of the Year in the Female Solo category. Those individual recognitions bring the collective total for ITZY and its members to five trophies.
There is an important distinction behind the five-award headline: ITZY won two prizes as a group, while three additional awards went to individual members. The group thanked MIDZY and their staff for the support they received throughout the year. Onstage, ITZY brought a high-energy performance of “THAT’S A NO NO” with a large group of dancers.
KiiiKiii win Grand Honor’s Choice, Best Music and Best Streaming Song
KiiiKiii shared Grand Honor’s Choice with ITZY and also won Best Music and Best Streaming Song, a total of three awards. Their music has attracted attention on domestic streaming services, and the group performed “404 (New Era)” during the ceremony. The members thanked their fans and spoke about continuing to develop music that reflects their own character.
Together, the grand prize and streaming award reflect both KiiiKiii’s rising profile and the audience response to their songs. KiiiKiii’s result was one of the clearest stories for newer groups at this year’s Music Day.
TWS collect three group awards, with Shinyu adding a fourth
TWS were named winners of Best Music, Best Fabulous and ENA K-Pop Artist. Member Shinyu also received Trend of the Year in the Male Solo category. Counting that individual recognition, the group and its member earned four awards in all—three for TWS and one for Shinyu.
Other notable Music Day recipients included MONSTA X for Best Group, Billlie for Best Dance Performance, NEXZ for Best Global K-Pop Star and Hearts2Hearts for Global Hot Star. The variety of categories helped the ceremony spotlight both well-established acts and newer performers.
2026 KGMA Music Day major winners
| Artist | Awards | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ATEEZ | Grand Record; Best Music; Best Stage | 3 |
| RIIZE | Grand Performer; Best Music | 2 |
| ITZY | Grand Honor’s Choice; Best Music; Yuna (2); Ryujin (1) | 5 including solo awards |
| KiiiKiii | Grand Honor’s Choice; Best Music; Best Streaming Song | 3 |
| TWS | Best Music; Best Fabulous; ENA K-Pop Artist; Shinyu (1) | 4 including solo award |
Music Day closes the two-night KGMA awards weekend
The awards took place over November 7 and 8 at Gocheok Sky Dome. Artist Day, the opening night, recognized names including Young K, TREASURE and RESCENE. The second night, hosted by actor Kim Jae Won and IVE’s Liz, concluded the event with more awards and special performances.
Readers can follow the winners through the ATEEZ, RIIZE, ITZY and TWS artist profiles.
More KGMA video coverage
Watch KGMA stage performances on the Idoliien YouTube channel. The clips are shared by that channel; they are not presented here as official KGMA organizer uploads.
Sources
Ilgan Sports — Full 2026 KGMA Music Day winners, November 8 · Edaily — Music Day ceremony and award results, November 8