Game On: Inside the Triumph of GXG SOUND TRACK

Source: GXG Organizing Committee

As the registration period begins for the ‘GXG 2026 Game Music Contest: The 3rd GXG SOUND TRACK,’ participants are encouraged to express their passion for gaming through music. Last year’s winners, ‘Space Headache Club,’ share their journey and offer words of support to this year’s contestants.

Space Headache Club clinched the grand prize last year with their original track ‘Hollow’s Puppet,’ inspired by NEOWIZ’s ‘Lies of P.’ By translating the game’s essence into a unique musical style, they captivated both the audience and judges, continuing their creative endeavors post-victory.

According to the members of Space Headache Club, game music entails more than just creating melodies—it involves conveying a game’s narratives and experiences through sound. They view GXG SOUND TRACK as a valuable platform for gamers to showcase their talent on stage.

Emphasizing the importance of fully expressing one’s passion for games and music, Space Headache Club encourages participants to enjoy the creative process and craft a stage that reflects their individuality.

Now in its third year, GXG SOUND TRACK stands as Korea’s premier game music competition, welcoming original songs inspired by various games across genres such as rock, band, hip-hop, R&B, traditional Korean music, and orchestral arrangements. This year, entries are accepted based on 16 games from 15 different game companies.

Registration for the ‘GXG 2026 Game Music Contest: The 3rd GXG SOUND TRACK’ is open until July 19 on the official website (gxg.world). Six teams advancing from the preliminary round will compete in the finals on Friday, September 11, at Pangyo Station Square, vying for a total prize pool of ₩21 million.

Presented by Seongnam City and organized by the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency and the Game Culture Foundation, the urban game culture festival ‘GXG 2026’ is set to take place from Friday, September 11, to Saturday, September 12, at Pangyo Station Square. The GXG SOUND TRACK finals will headline the festival as a key event.