The 2026 The Fact Music Awards has unveiled its opening lineup of performing artists, and K-pop fans have plenty to look forward to this fall.

On July 14, organizers announced that ATEEZ, tripleS, IDID, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, and KiiiKiji will take the stage at the ceremony. The event is scheduled for September 19 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, one of South Korea's largest venues.

ATEEZ's inclusion marks another major award show appearance for the group following a busy year of releases and performances. The eight-member group has been steadily building momentum in both Korean and international markets, making them a consistent fixture at major award ceremonies.

tripleS, the 24-member girl group under Loona Company, will also perform at the awards. The group has been actively releasing music and expanding their fanbase, and the TMA performance offers them another high-profile platform.

The Fact Music Awards is one of South Korea's major music award ceremonies, known for combining live performances with award presentations across multiple categories. The ceremony typically honors achievements in K-pop over the past year, with winners determined through a combination of album sales, digital performance, and fan voting.

More performers are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, so fans should keep an eye out for additional lineup reveals leading up to the September event. Award ceremony announcements often happen in waves, with the full roster typically coming together closer to the date.

For ATEEZ and tripleS fans specifically, this is solid confirmation both groups will have major performance slots at one of the year's biggest K-pop events. Both groups have established track records of delivering strong stage performances at award shows, so expectations are high for their September appearances.

The 2026 The Fact Music Awards will air on major Korean broadcasters and will likely be available for international fans through various streaming platforms, as has been the case with previous years' ceremonies.