BTS, BLACKPINK, CORTIS, And KATSEYE Score Additional Nominations For 2026 MTV VMAs
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Quick summary- 1The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has revealed its nominees for Best Group and Song of the Summer!On September 18 local time, MTV officially announced the…
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has revealed its nominees for Best Group and Song of the Summer!
On September 18 local time, MTV officially announced the nominations for four “social categories” that will determine its winners through fan voting.
BTS
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, BLACKPINK
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, CORTIS, and KATSEYE
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are all in the running for Best Group alongside fellow nominees FLO, Fuerza Regida, Geese, and Twenty One Pilots. All four groups previously snagged nominations in other categories for this year’s VMAs, including Best K-Pop.
Meanwhile, both BLACKPINK
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’s Jennie
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and KATSEYE
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have been nominated for Song of the Summer: Jennie
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for her Tame Impala collab “Dracula,” and KATSEYE
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for their latest hit “Hootie Frutti.”
Fan voting for Best Group will run from September 21 at 11 a.m. ET to September 24 at 11 a.m. ET on MTV’s Instagram Stories, while fan voting for Song of the Summer will run from September 26 at 11 a.m. ET to September 27 at 11 a.m. ET.
The 2026 MTV VMAs will air live on September 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.

BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time!
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