2026 MMA Lineup Roundup! All Revealed Cast at a Glance

2026 MMA Lineup Revealed Up to the 3rd Round! We’ve compiled all the confirmed performers and schedules so far, including Playve, Ailit, Risenne, NCT 127, and ATEEZ, as well as the Global Top 10 information, all in one place.

I can't believe it's already the end of September... The year-end awards season is just around the corner 🔥

Among them, the hottest thing these days is definitely the MMA lineup!

This year, the cast is being revealed one by one for each season, and the fans' reactions are insane every time one is announced 😭

I heard that posts like "Is this combination for real?" and "I'm definitely going to Gocheok this year" keep popping up.

So, I’ve neatly compiled the confirmed lineups for the 2026 MMA so far, organized by round ✨

1. MMA 2026, What's Different This Year?

This year's MMA is on a different scale right from the start.

For the first time in MMA history, it will be held over 'two days' instead of one! 🎉

Event Name: The 18th Melon Music Awards (MMA2026)

Schedule: November 14 (Sat) – 15 (Sun), 2026

Location: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul

Format: Two-day 2-show (MMA first)

Slogan: K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse

The key keyword is 'Connect' 💡

It means they intend to create a stage where fans around the world are connected as one through K-pop.

2. 1st Lineup: The hottest boy group right now

The first lineup was revealed with a focus on boy groups.

PLAVE

RIIZE

NCT WISH

ALPHA DRIVE ONE

LNGSHOT (Long Shot)

As Playve, a leading virtual idol, made the list right from the first reveal, there were many reactions saying, "I'm already scared of ticketing." 😂

With trending teams like RISE and NCT WISH added to the mix, including AlphaDriveOne and LONGSHOT, this lineup allows you to see the landscape of boy groups this year all at once.

3. 2nd Lineup: 4 Female Artists Who Sweeped the Music Charts

On September 21st, the female artists who heated up the Melon charts this year were revealed ✨

YENA (Choi Yena)

ILLIT

RESCENE

Hearts2Hearts

Choi Ye-na became the first solo artist to enter the Top 10 of the TOP 100 with a song released this year with 'Catch Catch,' and Ailit is enjoying a long run after hitting No. 2 on the TOP 100 with 'It's Me.'

I heard that Risenne's 2024 song 'LOVE ATTACK' made a comeback after about two years and even reached the top of the TOP 100 in July 😭

Hearts to Hearts also firmly established their presence by achieving #1 on the HOT100 and winning 5 awards on music shows with 'RUDE!' 🍋

4. 3rd Lineup: 6 teams ranging from 10th-anniversary groups to rookies

The most recently revealed third lineup has a really wide spectrum 🔥

NCT 127

NCT DREAM

ATEEZ

82MAJOR (82 Major)

TWS (Tours)

AND2BLE (Andouble)

It features a diverse range of artists, from NCT 127 celebrating their 10th anniversary to artists who became a hot topic through challenges, and even rookies who just debuted.

It was also a hot topic among fans that three NCT units stood on one stage with NCT 127 and NCT DREAM joining the first round of NCT WISH 💚

5. Newly Created 'Global TOP 10' and Ticket Information

This year, in addition to the existing TOP 10, a new 'Global TOP 10' main award has been created 🌏

Created by Melon together with Tencent Music and Line Music The integrated Korea-China-Japan indicator 'Global-K Chart' is reflected. They say it works.

Nominees: 30 teams based on Global-K Chart cumulative scores

Evaluation Ratio: Chart Score 60% + Judging 20% + Voting 20%

Voting Platform: Melon (Domestic), Berriz (International)

The ticket reservation schedule, prices, and pre-sale conditions have not been officially announced yet 🎫

Instead, don't miss out on the raffle event currently underway on Melon's Instagram, where two people are given admission tickets every day using a secret code!

⚠️ The lineup for each date has not yet been revealed, so please make sure to check whether your favorite is appearing on the 14th or the 15th before booking.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. When and where will the 2026 MMA be held?

A. It will be held for two days from Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

Q. How many teams have been revealed for MMA 2026 so far?

A. There are a total of 15 teams up to the 3rd lineup. It includes Flave, Rise, Ailit, Risenne, NCT 127, ATEEZ, and others.

Q. Has the lineup for MMA 2026 by date been released?

A. It hasn't been announced yet. I recommend checking your favorite artist's appearance date after the official announcement and booking your tickets.

Q. Where can I vote for MMA 2026?

A. Voting for the Global TOP 10 takes place on Melon domestically and on Berryz internationally. The TOP 10 and voting schedules by category will be revealed sequentially on the official Melon MMA 2026 page.