BTS, BLACKPINK, and other K-pop acts have been additionally nominated for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), a major U.S. music awards ceremony.

In the newly announced Best Group category, BTS, BLACKPINK, CORTIS, and KATSEYE secured nominations.

Notably, BTS has been nominated in three categories—Song of the Year, Best K-Pop, and Best Group—raising anticipation for potential wins.

BTS won the Best Group award for four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022.

Additionally, "Dracula," a collaboration song by BLACKPINK member JENNIE and Tame Impala, was nominated for Song of the Summer.