The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

HONG KONG, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 23, the two-day 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) successfully concluded at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China. Produced by Tencent Music Entertainment Group, this year's TIMA presented a cross-language, cross-genre music celebration for fans worldwide, with comprehensive upgrades across its line-up, venue and scale.

This year's TIMA expanded its artist roster to 34 top Chinese and international acts, spanning the Chinese-language, European and American, and Japanese, Korean and Thai music scenes.

The TIMA International Music Awards unfolded across three chapters, Sparkle • Starlight • Aurora. The stellar line-up featured TAEYONG, NexT1DE, KiiiKiii, CIIU, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, NOWZ, Hearts2Hearts, Daniel Seavey, 82MAJOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, MC Michael Cheung Tin Fu, YEONJUN, BABYMONSTER, RIIZE, aespa, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, SUPER JUNIOR, WayV, NEXZ, UNCHILD, NuNew, MODYSSEY, KickFlip, AND2BLE, EVAN, MEOVV, William Chan, PLAVE, NMIXX, NCT WISH, IVE, TAEYEON, Charlie Puth and Stray Kids. With its high-calibre line-up and expanding international footprint, TIMA brought diverse music styles together in an energetic showcase, delivering a resonant audiovisual feast for tens of thousands of fans worldwide.

Compared with its inaugural edition, the 2nd TIMA made a major upgrade by moving to the 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China, a city landmark designed for major sports and entertainment events. Backed by high-specification stage production, the show combined refined visual design with an impactful soundscape. Tens of thousands of audience members moved to the rhythm and cheered throughout the performances, lifting the atmosphere to successive peaks.

Multiple prestigious international music honours were announced at the ceremony: Stray Kids received International Group of the Year, Charlie Puth received International Artist of the Year, SUPER JUNIOR received The Most Influential International Group of the Year, G-DRAGON "Übermensch" received The International Digital Album of the Year, William Chan received The Asian Crossover Artist of the Year, and MC Michael Cheung Tin Fu received The Recommended Asian Artist of the Year.

Industry observers noted that, in its second edition, TIMA has achieved a comprehensive rise in influence. With sustained enthusiasm from fans in China and overseas, it has become a highly sought-after, phenomenal music-entertainment event. At the same time, TIMA continues to draw growing attention and active participation from the global music industry, building an important platform that connects diverse music cultures.

Looking ahead, the TIMA International Music Awards will continue to focus on high-quality content and international collaboration, exploring new possibilities in musical expression while promoting exchange and development across the music industries in China and around the world. TIMA looks forward to reuniting with music fans worldwide for the next musical chapter.

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The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration.

SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YFORE officially inaugurated its new 62,225 sq. ft. American Headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia. Integrating R&D, manufacturing, procurement, sales, and delivery, the facility brings agile engineering and resilient local supply chains directly to local automotive partners.

Rooted Locally, Empowering Global Mobility

Local officials, global OEM partners, and supply chain leaders joined the executive leadership and team of YFORE Technology to celebrate this strategic milestone.

"Becoming the most trusted partner for intelligent vehicle clients is YFORE's core mission, and establishing our facilities in Georgia brings that commitment to life," said Leo Liu, CEO of YFORE. "Driven by rising OEM demand for localized, resilient supply chains, this investment embodies our 'Global Footprint, Local Excellence' strategy. By pairing global scale with dedicated on-site teams, we deliver true door-to-door responsiveness—ensuring agile co-development and flawless delivery right at our customers' doorsteps."

Alex Warner, President of the Forsyth County Chamber, welcomed the investment, emphasizing its impact on high-skilled jobs and regional growth: "Today is not just an opening—it's YFORE becoming part of the Forsyth County family."

First US-Made Digital Key Rollout & Tech Showcase

Marking the capabilities of mass production, YFORE rolled out its first US-built Digital Key unit and showcased its core product portfolios:

• Intelligent Mirror: Leveraging its pioneer standing in digital vision and proven mass production on 60+ vehicle models globally, YFORE showcased its comprehensive lineup spanning Interior Digital Mirrors, Auto-Dimming Mirrors, and Exterior Side Mirrors. Most notably, the global debut of the Multifunctional Digital Mirror takes center stage by seamlessly integrating DMS/OMS sensing and intelligent interactions, drastically streamlining cabin wiring and overhead space into a centralized hub for full-domain perception.
• Intelligent Access: With mass production across 50+ global models, YFORE provides a complete "Car-Cloud-Phone/Watch" digital key solution supporting BLE, UWB, and NFC protocols across intelligent devices, NFC, and KeyFobs. Complemented by door handle sensors and a pioneering anti-pinch system, YFORE offers automakers a seamless, end-to-end smart vehicle entry ecosystem.
• Intelligent Sensing: Unveiled for the first time globally, YFORE's ODMS In-Cabin Full-Coverage Sensing System fuses smart mirror optics with radar sensing, eliminating blind spots to ensure full-cabin precision monitoring and top-tier E-NCAP compliance. Supported by advanced UWB multi-function convergence, the architecture unlocks kick sensors, low-power sentry mode, and in-cabin life detection with zero extra hardware, delivering a comprehensive, multi-scenario sensing ecosystem.

Afterward, guests toured the advanced SMT and automated digital key production lines and engaged in hands-on product experiences, praising the seamless responsiveness and in-cabin performance.

As automakers demand greater supply chain agility, YFORE continues to deepen its local roots across the world. Leveraging proximate service and a resilient global footprint, YFORE is committed to building an open, collaborative ecosystem with automotive partners worldwide.

About YFORE

YFORE is a global Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier dedicated to driving the future of intelligent mobility. Partnering with more than 30 leading automotive OEMs worldwide, YFORE delivers high-performance, automotive-grade solutions across Intelligent Access, Intelligent Mirror and Sensing systems. With operational footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, YFORE combines global engineering depth with local execution to empower the next era of connected vehicles.

For more information, please visit www.yftech.com/en or follow YFORE on LinkedIn.

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