CORTIS wins three awards at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards, including Record of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Next Leader.
CORTIS Wins Three Awards at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards
CORTIS took home three awards at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA), including the ceremony’s Record of the Year grand prize.
The awards ceremony was held on September 19, 2026, at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea. CORTIS received Record of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Next Leader during the ceremony.
The three-award result marked a significant night for CORTIS as the group continued its activities following its debut year.
CORTIS’ Three Awards at TMA 2026
CORTIS received the following awards:
- Record of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Next Leader
Among the three, Record of the Year was one of the four Daesang categories presented at the 2026 ceremony. The other Daesang winners were ATEEZ, NMIXX, and RIIZE.
CORTIS Wins Record of the Year
CORTIS won Record of the Year, one of the four grand prizes at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards.
According to The Fact’s coverage, the award recognizes artists for notable musical achievements and records during the year. The award was determined using 80% record sales and 20% jury evaluation.
CORTIS members expressed their gratitude after receiving the award and specifically thanked fans for their support of their music.
Member Seonghyun said the group had hoped to receive the Record of the Year award and thanked fans for supporting their song “REDRED.”
CORTIS Named Artist of the Year
CORTIS was also among the recipients of the Artist of the Year award.
The award was given to 11 artists at the 2026 ceremony:
- ATEEZ
- TREASURE
- NMIXX
- RIIZE
- ILLIT
- RESCENE
- KiiiKiii
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- CORTIS
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- Yena
CORTIS’ Artist of the Year award was their second recognition of the night.
CORTIS Receives the Next Leader Award
CORTIS also won Next Leader, an award presented to rookie artists.
The Fact describes the Next Leader award as an honor equivalent to a Rookie of the Year award. It recognizes rookie groups that achieved notable results based on their debut album, with the winner determined through album and music sales as well as jury evaluation.
CORTIS shared the Next Leader award category with ALPHA DRIVE ONE.
CORTIS Thanks Fans and HYBE
During their acceptance speeches, the members thanked their fans, staff, and agency.
Joo Hoon reflected on receiving three awards, while Geonho spoke about the group’s second album, first anniversary, and tour activities during the year.
Seonghyun specifically thanked fans for their support of “REDRED.”
Martin also expressed his gratitude to fans and said the group would continue working toward reaching a wider audience.
CORTIS’ 2026 TMA Achievement
CORTIS’ three trophies came across three different award categories, including one of the night’s four Daesang awards.
| Award | Result |
|---|---|
| Record of the Year | 🏆 CORTIS |
| Artist of the Year | 🏆 CORTIS |
| Next Leader | 🏆 CORTIS |
This made CORTIS one of the artists with multiple recognitions at the 2026 ceremony.
CORTIS at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards
The 2026 TMA brought together artists including ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, TREASURE, ILLIT, RESCENE, xikers, IDID, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, tripleS, and others.
CORTIS was also part of the ceremony’s performance lineup.
The event was held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, marking the return of The Fact Music Awards to South Korea after previous ceremonies in Osaka and Macau.
What the Three Awards Mean for CORTIS
CORTIS’ TMA results covered three different areas: a major year-end musical award, an Artist of the Year recognition, and a rookie-focused award.
The Record of the Year recognition was based partly on sales and jury evaluation, while Next Leader was specifically designed to recognize notable rookie achievements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many awards did CORTIS win at the 2026 TMA?
CORTIS won three awards: Record of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Next Leader.
Did CORTIS win a Daesang?
Yes. CORTIS won Record of the Year, one of the four Daesang categories at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards.
What other award did CORTIS win?
CORTIS also received Artist of the Year and Next Leader.
Who won the other 2026 TMA Daesang awards?
The other Daesang awards went to ATEEZ for Icon of the Year, NMIXX for Sound of the Year, and RIIZE for Muse of the Year.
When were the 2026 The Fact Music Awards held?
The ceremony took place on September 19, 2026, at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea.
