Source: GXG Organizing Committee

As registration opens for the 'GXG 2026 Game Music Contest: The 3rd GXG SOUND TRACK'—a competition where participants express the inspiration and emotion they find in games through music—last year's grand prize winners, 'Space Headache Club,' shared their experiences and offered words of encouragement to this year's contestants.

Last year, Space Headache Club took home the grand prize with their original song 'Hollow's Puppet,' inspired by NEOWIZ's 'Lies of P.' They left a lasting impression on the audience and judges by translating the game's narrative and emotions into their own unique musical style, and they have continued to pursue creative projects since their win.

"Game music is not just about creating a melody; it is the work of conveying the stories and experiences of a game through sound," the members of Space Headache Club said. "GXG SOUND TRACK was a special opportunity for gamers to showcase their work on stage."

They added, "More than the results, what matters most is fully expressing the games and music you love. We hope this year's participants enjoy the process without regrets and create a stage that is uniquely their own."

Now in its third year, GXG SOUND TRACK is Korea's premier game music competition, where participants compete with original songs inspired by games. There are no genre restrictions—entries can range from rock, band, and hip-hop to R&B, traditional Korean music, and orchestral arrangements. This year, the contest is accepting original songs based on 16 games from 15 different game companies.

Registration for the 'GXG 2026 Game Music Contest: The 3rd GXG SOUND TRACK,' a stage designed to discover potential and create new opportunities, is open until July 19 on the official website (gxg.world). The six teams that pass the preliminary round will compete in the finals on the main stage at Pangyo Station Square on Friday, September 11, to vie for a total prize pool of ₩21 million.

Hosted by Seongnam City (Mayor Shin Sang-jin) and organized by the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency (President Lee Ju-yeon) and the Game Culture Foundation (Chairman Yoo Byung-han), the urban game culture festival 'GXG 2026 (Game culture X Generation 2026)' will be held for two days from Friday, September 11, to Saturday, September 12, around Pangyo Station Square. The GXG SOUND TRACK finals will be featured as a signature program of the festival.