Official Voting for 2026 KGMA Award Categories Begins at 10 AM on the 31st

The '2026 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA)', hosted by Ilgan Sports, will be held for the third time this year on November 7 and 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome. Official mobile voting to select the winners for the major categories of this awards ceremony will take place on the 31st from 10 AM through the dedicated app 'Koogung'.

The voting categories include Best Music & Artist, Adult Contemporary, Best OST, Best Music Video, and Hallyu Popularity Award. In particular, the newly established Hallyu Popularity Award category will be limited to residents living overseas to serve as an indicator for checking the preferences of the global fandom.

The MC lineup for the awards ceremony has also been revealed. On the first day, Woni of RESCENE and actress Nam Ji-hyun will serve as hosts, while on the second day, Liz of Ive and actor Kim Jaewon will take the stage as MCs. The detailed performer lineup is planned to be announced sequentially in the future.

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