EVAN Becomes First-Ever 'Global-K Artist' Winner at 2026 TIMA

Solo artist EVAN has taken home the "Global-K Artist" award at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) which were broadcasted on August 23rd. Held at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium, the ceremony saw EVAN become the inaugural winner of the newly established category.

After calling out to his fandom EVER, EVAN delivered his acceptance speech in Chinese, expressing his gratitude for the recognition and promising to continue showing his best side as an artist.

EVAN also took the stage during the ceremony, opening with the emotional "Overflow" before performing a cover of 1K's "就忘了吧" (Just Forget It,) a popular track among Chinese-speaking audiences. He then shifted gears with his debut single "Ride or Die," bringing its alternative rock sound to the stadium.

His appearance also attracted attention online, with multiple keywords related to his performance entering Weibo's Hot Entertainment trending rankings following the show.

The "Global-K Artist" category is connected to the newly launched Global-K Chart, a collaboration between major music platforms Melon in South Korea, Tencent Music Entertainment in China and LINE MUSIC in Japan. EVAN was selected as its first winner based on a combination of chart data measuring global impact and fan voting.

The recognition comes ahead of EVAN’s first mini album, "DEATH OF ME," set for release on September 7. The eight-track project will further showcase his musical identity, with EVAN taking the lead on the album's overall production.