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The '2026 Golden Age Awards' Opens with a Grand Curtain Rise... Finalists Take the Stage on a 'Runway of Passion' [Star On-Site]

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Heo Jihyung

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Participants perform during the opening stage at the '2026 MTN Golden Age Awards' (2026 MTN GAA), held in the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island. October 8, 2026 /Photo=Senior reporter Im Seong-gyun tjdrbs23@
Participants perform during the opening stage at the '2026 MTN Golden Age Awards' (2026 MTN GAA), held in the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island. October 8, 2026 /Photo=Senior reporter Im Seong-gyun tjdrbs23@

The '2026 Golden Age Awards' opened with a grand curtain rise.

In the afternoon of the 8th, the '2026 Golden Age Awards (GAA)' hosted by MTN was held at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island in Seocho-gu. The event was hosted by model Model Rock and anchor Park Min-young.

A dazzling stage unfolded during the opening of the day. Dressed in a variety of dresses and holding fans in their hands, the participants showcased a spectacular performance on stage.

Participants pose at the '2026 MTN Golden Age Awards' (2026 MTN GAA), held in the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island. October 8, 2026 /Photo=Senior reporter Im Seong-gyun tjdrbs23@
Participants pose at the '2026 MTN Golden Age Awards' (2026 MTN GAA), held in the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island. October 8, 2026 /Photo=Senior reporter Im Seong-gyun tjdrbs23@
Participants pose at the '2026 MTN Golden Age Awards' (2026 MTN GAA), held in the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island. October 8, 2026 /Photo=Senior reporter Im Seong-gyun tjdrbs23@
Participants pose at the '2026 MTN Golden Age Awards' (2026 MTN GAA), held in the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Seoul's Sebith Island. October 8, 2026 /Photo=Senior reporter Im Seong-gyun tjdrbs23@

Following this, the participants lit up the stage, walking confidently down the runway with bright smiles, fueled by the support of their families and friends.

Now in its third year, the 'GAA' is a senior model project designed to provide a stage and opportunities for seniors who are not bound by age and embark on new dreams and challenges; anyone aged 40 or older can participate. Since its inaugural competition in 2024, it has highlighted the stories of seniors taking on new challenges every year.

In particular, this year saw an increase in participants compared to the previous year, with approximately 600 applicants demonstrating high interest. After rigorous preliminary reviews in the fashion and advertising categories, a total of 106 finalists advanced to the main competition. Alongside the model contest, the participants are set to showcase their talents and charm through performances and an awards ceremony.

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