K-pop giants BTS, Blackpink and Stray Kids vie for MAMA Awards honours
SEOUL, Oct 13 — K-pop heavyweights BTS, Blackpink and Stray Kids are among the acts competing for top honours at t...
Seoul, October 13 — Amidst the 2026 MAMA Awards, three K-pop powerhouses are vying for top awards, alongside other artists. Nominations were announced on Monday, coinciding with the Grammy Awards' Asian pop music performance category. The 2026 MAMA Awards, organized by CJ ENM, will occur on November 20-21 in Osaka, Japan. This year, BTS and Stray Kids opted not to submit songs for Grammy consideration.
Blackpink's eligible tracks from their February EP Deadline lack meaningful use of Asian languages, confining them to the fan-voted grand prize. Among the leading contenders are BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, Enhypen, and Big Bang. The artist of the year race incorporates judges' assessments, digital music performance, and physical album sales.
The album of the year category features 18 nominees, with physical sales comprising 60% of the final score. The song of the year category will have 10 songs, with fan choice determining the winner. Voting for the top 20 male and female acts will take place from October 28 to November 18, with the final outcome determined through voting on Mnet Plus and X, along with a live vote during the ceremony.
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