TIMA 2026: Global Superstars Shine at Music Extravaganza with aespa Dominating Awards
August 23, 2026
The TIMA event expanded to feature 34 top Chinese and international acts spanning Chinese-language, European/American, Japanese, Korean, and Thai scenes, across three chapters—Sparkle, Starlight, and Aurora.
The lineup included high-profile groups and artists such as TAEYONG, aespa, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, SUPER JUNIOR, BABYMONSTER, NCT WISH, IVE, TAEYEON, Charlie Puth, Stray Kids, WayV, and more, delivering a diverse audiovisual showcase.
TIMA unfolded across the three chapters with a high-caliber lineup including aespa, TXT, Super Junior, BABYMONSTER, NCT WISH, IVE, Stray Kids, and more.
IVE performed six songs, with leader Ahn Yujin performing seated due to injury, while the group engaged the audience with interactive moments.
The article provided a comprehensive list of winners and celebratory context for both days, focusing on announcements and fan reactions rather than analysis.
Audience engagement was high, with tens of thousands of attendees creating an energetic atmosphere across performances.
aespa performed during the ceremony, including Supernova, and interacted playfully with fans throughout their set.
The piece concluded with an invitation to celebrate TIMA’s continued future events and noted the information as accurate as of publication.
TAEYEON delivered a high-energy set featuring Four Seasons and announced a forthcoming album, expressing eagerness to meet fans again soon.
Super Junior closed the event with a high-energy performance, while BABYMONSTER delivered a six-song set.
Stray Kids closed the two-day event with about a 30-minute set featuring a live band and fan engagement, including Bang Chan calling fans “your baby” and Felix addressing the crowd in Mandarin.
The two-day TIMA was held at the Kai Tak Stadium, a 50,000-seat venue, with enhanced production and a refined visual design improving the overall sound and stage experience.
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