The Fact Music Awards Goes Global—Literally
Mark your calendars: the 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) is officially heading to Macau on September 20, and it’s bringing a star-studded lineup for a night of epic K-pop premieres. Stray Kids, NCT WISH, and ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) will unveil their new songs overseas for the first time—giving international fans the kind of goosebumps usually reserved for Seoul’s biggest arenas.
Stray Kids to Premiere ‘CEREMONY’ Abroad
After dropping their latest full-length album KARMA on June 22, Stray Kids will give fans their first-ever international performance of the title track “CEREMONY.” Known for their electrifying stage presence, the group is preparing a “dramatic” performance tailored just for TMA. And they’re not stopping there—they’ll also serve up fan-favorite songs like “Walkin On Water,” the chart-topper that catapulted them to Billboard 200 fame.
NCT WISH Set for Their ‘Color’-ful Moment
Bursting with rookie energy and growing confidence, NCT WISH will make their comeback on September 1 with mini album COLOR. The group is slated to perform the title track live with dancers at TMA—their first overseas performance of the new era. After winning hearts at TMA 2024, expectations are sky-high for their 2025 return.
ZEROBASEONE Teases Exclusive Performances
Also returning to the spotlight on September 1, ZB1 is hyping up their first full album NEVER SAY NEVER. At TMA, the group will debut two brand-new tracks—“ICONIK” and “Lovesick Game”—in performances they promise will be truly one-of-a-kind. “We want our global fans to experience something unforgettable,” hinted a representative from WAKEONE Entertainment.
Other Idol Giants Join the Party
TMA 2025 isn’t done yet. IVE and aespa will also perform their new tracks internationally for the first time—“XOXZ” from IVE’s fourth mini album, and aespa’s upcoming “Rich Man,” set to release on September 5. These two groups, both known for commanding global fanbases, are expected to deliver next-level stages in Macau’s outdoor performance venue.
What’s Next for TMA 2025?
With a lineup that includes NexZ, Miyau, BoyNextDoor, IVE, Stray Kids, NMIXX, ENHYPEN, NCT WISH, aespa, and more, the 2025 The Fact Music Awards is shaping up to be K-pop’s most international-friendly spectacle yet. The ceremony—which prides itself on being a premium K-pop awards show—will give global fans a front-row seat to exclusive stages. More details will roll out soon via the official TMA website and social media.
See You in Macau?
If you’ve ever dreamed of catching a comeback stage in person—this might be your moment. The hype is real, the stages will be bigger, and the performances? Only the best of the best. Will you be there when history’s made?
