A Global K-pop Showcase Beamed Live from Macau
The 2025 edition of THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) is pulling out all the stops. Held on September 20 at an outdoor venue in Macau, the show will feature 15 of K-pop’s hottest acts, including Stray Kids, aespa, ENHYPEN, IVE, and ZEROBASEONE. The full event—red carpet, awards ceremony, and live performances—will be streamed live and exclusively in Japan via Niconico Live.
When and Where to Watch
The exclusive livestream kicks off at 5:00 PM Japan time, with the red carpet event. Then at 8:00 PM, get ready for high-energy stages and emotional award moments, running until around 11:30 PM. Only Niconico Premium users (¥790/month) can watch the full ceremony and performances, though the red carpet will be streamed for free— because who doesn’t love a good fashion moment?
Encore Broadcast with Subtitles? Yes, Please!
If you miss the live show (or just want to relive the magic), mark your calendar: a subtitled encore stream drops on October 25 at 6:00 PM. It’s the perfect chance to catch the winners’ acceptance speeches with full Japanese subtitles.
More K-pop, All October Long
October isn’t just about TMA. Niconico will also air encore specials of Jaejoong’s Asia tour concert in Makuhari and SUPER JUNIOR’s Eunhyuk solo concert in Seoul—including never-seen-before rehearsal footage. Fans can also revisit the n.SSign 2nd anniversary fan meeting shot during the “I.CON Concert,” complete with behind-the-scenes content like soundchecks.
Who’s Performing at 2025 TMA?
- Stray Kids
- aespa
- ENHYPEN
- IVE
- ZEROBASEONE
- NMIXX
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- NCT WISH
- TWS
- NEXZ
- MEOVV
- Hearts2Hearts
- KiiiKiii
- CLOSE YOUR EYES
- AHOF
One Night, Global Impact
Now in its 8th year, THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS continues to be more than just trophies—it’s a celebration of the global Hallyu wave, co-created by artists and fans. After a successful run in Osaka last year, the move to Macau proves the show’s international ambitions are stronger than ever.
So, which group’s stage are you dying to see? And who’s your guess for Artist of the Year?
