BTS, Cortis land 3rd nomination at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
K-pop supergroup BTS and rookie Cortis have secured a third nomination at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), entering the race for Best Group alongside fellow K-pop acts BLACKPINK and Katseye. The additional nominations, announced Friday (U.S time), bring BTS' total to three. The group was previously nominated for Song of the Year and Best K-pop for "Swim," the lead track of its fifth…
BTS and new artist Cortis have been nominated for their third time at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The South Korean septet is in the running for Best Group, joining BLACKPINK and Katseye. The additional nominations follow BTS winning Song of the Year and Best K-pop for their hit "Swim" from their fifth studio album, ARIRANG.
BTS dominated the category four years in a row from 2019 to 2022. The 2026 VMAs will be held on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on major U.S. channels. This year's awards will feature eight acts competing for Best Group, including the four K-pop acts and British girl group Flo.
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