Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) in Macau
Everything you need to know for the 2025 TMA! Get the full lineup, details on exclusive special stages from Stray Kids, IVE, and aespa, and find out how to watch the K-pop event of the year live.
The wait is finally over! The 2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA), one of the most anticipated K-pop festivals of the year, is set to light up Macau today with a dazzling display of talent, music, and fan celebration.
Hosted by the iconic duo Jun Hyun-moo and Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, this year’s TMA is bigger and bolder than ever. For the first time, the ceremony will be held at the massive Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, a landmark location with a capacity of over 50,000, promising an unforgettable open-air experience under the autumn sky.
The Star-Studded 2025 TMA Lineup
This year’s lineup is a dream come true for any K-pop fan, bridging the gap between global superstars and the industry’s most exciting rising stars. Get ready for performances from:
- Stray Kids
- IVE
- aespa
- ENHYPEN
- ZEROBASEONE (ZB1)
- NMIXX
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- TWS
- NCT WISH
- NEXG
- MEOVV
- KiiiKiii
- AHOPE
- Close Your Eyes
- Hearts2Hearts
Exclusive “Limited Edition” Stages You Can’t Miss
TMA is famous for its special performances, and 2025 is no exception. Here are the stages that everyone will be talking about:
- 5th Gen Rookie Homage: The show will kick off with a massive tribute to K-pop legends. Rookies AHOPE, Close Your Eyes, KiiiKiii, and Hearts2Hearts will reinterpret iconic songs from BTS, Seventeen, BLACKPINK, and Red Velvet in their own unique styles.
- Dream Duet Stages: Prepare for breathtaking vocal collaborations. IVE’s Leeseo and NMIXX’s Kyujin will perform a cover of Taeyeon’s “To. X,” while ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao and Ricky will deliver a beautiful rendition of the heartfelt ballad “特别的人 (Special Person).”
- First-Ever Overseas Premieres: Be the first to see new performances on a global stage! Stray Kids will perform their 4th studio album title track “CEREMONY,” NCT WISH will showcase “COLOR,” and ZEROBASEONE will reveal the first overseas stages for “ICONIK” and “Lovesick Game.”
- Special Collabs & Remixes: The night will also feature the first-ever collaboration between AHOPE and Close Your Eyes, a special shuffle dance performance from Hearts2Hearts, and an electrifying EDM remix stage from MEOVV.
A Global Celebration of Music
In a move that bridges global cultures, world-renowned action star and director Donnie Yen will be attending as a presenter. His presence symbolizes the powerful connection between Eastern and Western pop culture, making the event a truly international festival.
How to Watch the 2025 TMA Live
Don’t miss a single moment of the action! Here are the broadcast times:
- Red Carpet: 5:00 PM KST
- Main Awards Ceremony: 8:00 PM KST
Global fans can stream the entire event live on Mifashow. Viewers in Japan can tune in via Niconico, and those in South Korea can watch on CHZZK.
Get your lightsticks ready and join fans from around the world for a night celebrating the very best of K-pop!