Minami Takahashi and JOY Also Give High Praise! "Congratche!" Wins the Grand Prix at "NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026," a Contest to Determine the Top Next-Breakout Idol

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026 and who won the grand prize?

A: NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026 is a large-scale idol contest to determine the pinnacle of next-breakout idols, with a total prize value of 20 million yen. The grand prize was awarded to the seven-member idol group "Congratche!".

Q: When and where was the final live mobilization judging and awards ceremony for NIG2026 held?

A: The final live mobilization judging and awards ceremony for NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026 was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Kanadevia Hall in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

Q: What is the prize for the winning groups of NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026?

A: The five winning groups from NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026 will perform at "NIG FES 2026" on Friday, March 27, 2026, achieving their dream of performing alongside their idol inspirations.

Q: Can you list the top five groups that placed in the NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX 2026?

A: The top five groups were: 1st place - "Congratche!", 2nd place - "PHiZZ", 3rd place - "Momonyan", 4th place - "Fruit Fruit", and 5th place - "Kasumin".

Q: What is the overall theme and history of the NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX contest?

A: NEXT IDOL GRANDPRIX is an idol contest that has been held since 2019 with the theme of "determining the pinnacle of next-breakout idols," and it is open to female idols worldwide. This was its seventh edition.