Kotoko of Unys tops 2026 KGMA Artist of October solo female vote with 6,705 votes

Kotoko takes the October crown

Kotoko claimed 1st place in the 2026 KGMA Artist of October solo (female) category with 6,705 votes. Ilgan Sports and Kugoong ran the poll jointly. Isekai Idol's Jinburger finished 2nd. Say My Name leader Hitomi took 3rd.

The win comes with the 2026 KGMA Artist of the Month trophy, a full-page Ilgan Sports advertisement, and news coverage.

What Unys has been up to

Unys wrapped their full-group official activities on September 26. They released a remake of Bibi's 하늘땅 별땅 in September, followed by the digital single 밀키 웨이.

The runners-up had their own October moments. Jinburger celebrated her birthday on October 8. Hitomi turned a year older on October 6, then hosted Say My Name's 2nd-anniversary debut fan concert SAY MY ACADEMY on October 17.

The 2026 KGMA Artist of October group category vote opens October 20 on Kugoong.

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Also in this week's cycle: CRAVITY closed out music show promotions for their 9th mini-album Sonorous on MBC Show! Music Core on October 17. Their title track "LOUDER" earned a music broadcast 1st-place win during the run.

"We challenged new music and concepts, and learned and gained a lot in the preparation process."

The group credited their fandom Rabity for the chart result. A November concert is in preparation. They perform at the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (2026 KGMA) Artist Day stage at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul's Guro-gu on November 7, and will hold their solo concert Sonorous at Seoul Olympic Park Olympic Hall on December 14 and 15.