Nominations for the Korean Music Awards 2026 feature critically acclaimed K-pop and indie musicians like Effie, NMIXX, BLACKPINK's Jennie, AKMU's Lee Chanhyuk and more.
Clockwise from top right: San Francisco's Del Sol String Quartet will join performers from the National Gugak Center, who will play traditional Korean instruments like gayageum, piri, and saenghwang.