Kakao Entertainment revealed spoilers for the DAY1 stages of "MMA2026" (Melon Music Awards), held on the 14th and 15th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. Under the main slogan "K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse," 14 acts will present limited-edition performances available only at MMA. According to the revealed lineup, the first day features a special stage by I.O.I, returning after 10 years. It also includes aespa's expanded worldview production, a large-scale performance by ATEEZ, a celebration stage by NCT DREAM marking their 10th debut anniversary, a 14-member joint stage, and performances by Hearts2Hearts, RESCENE, RIIZE, TWS, YENA and others. On both days, MMA2026 begins with the red carpet at 5 p.m., followed by the main ceremony at 6 p.m. It will be broadcast live in Korea on Melon and Wavve and worldwide through overseas platforms and the 1theK and Melon YouTube channels. Melon will also run an event giving artist photos to viewers who join the live chat during the broadcast.