'2025 The Fact Music Awards' Kicks Off in Macau!

The highly anticipated '2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)' is set to dazzle audiences as it officially opens today in Macau. This premier K-POP festival, hosted by The Fact and organized by Fan N Star and The Square ENM, is taking place at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue.

The star-studded lineup includes top artists like Nexz, MIYAO, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, IVE, AHOP, aespa, NMIXX, NCT WISH, ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KIKI, TWS, and HATS_TO_HATS, all of whom have garnered immense love from K-POP fans worldwide over the past year. Guiding the ceremony will be the iconic duo of Jun Hyun-moo and Seo-hyun, who have become synonymous with the TMA.

Fans can look forward to 'limited edition' stages exclusive to TMA. The '5th generation hot rookies' AHOP, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KIKI, and HATS_TO_HATS will open the show with a special homage to K-POP legends, reinterpreting iconic songs in their unique styles. IVE's Seo and NMIXX's Kyujin, along with ZEREOBASEONE's Zhang Hao and Ricky, will deliver an emotional duet performance. Furthermore, Stray Kids, NCT WISH, and ZEROBASEONE are set to unveil the overseas premieres of their latest hit songs on the TMA stage.

Marking a historic first for a Korean awards ceremony, the '2025 TMA' will be held at Macau's expansive outdoor performance venue, capable of hosting over 50,000 spectators. This grand setting promises a unique atmosphere where artists and fans can unite, offering a different experience from previous indoor ceremonies.

The event aims to be a significant moment connecting the present and future of K-POP. Renowned international action star and director Donnie Yen is also expected to grace the ceremony. The red carpet and main ceremony will be broadcast live on October 20th, starting at 5 PM KST for the red carpet and 8 PM KST for the main awards (4 PM and 7 PM Macau time, respectively), available via Naver Chijijik in Korea, Niconico in Japan, and the global platform Mifashow for other regions.

The '2025 The Fact Music Awards' is being held at Macau's largest outdoor performance venue, a historic first for a Korean awards ceremony and capable of accommodating over 50,000 attendees. The event's theme, 'Connecting the Present and Future of K-POP,' highlights a diverse lineup spanning multiple generations of artists. To ensure global accessibility, the ceremony will be livestreamed across various international platforms.