BTS & ROSÉ Lead a Big Night for K-Pop at 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards: Full Winners List
Bruno Mars won favorite male artist for the second year in a row. Sombr and KATSEYE took the "breakout" awards.
The 2026 Kids' Choice Awards showcased K-pop's continued influence in the music industry. BTS led the night with three major awards, including favorite group for the fifth consecutive year, favorite song "Swim" for a second win, and favorite album ARIRANG. They were not present in Hollywood for the taping and did not accept their awards by video.
Blackpink's ROSÉ became the first K-pop star to win favorite female artist, beating Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus. K-pop duo KATSEYE won favorite female breakout artist/group. Other notable winners included Alex Warren as host, Bruno Mars as favorite male artist, and Sombr as favorite new male artist. The awards show featured several memorable performances, including Ashe's top 30 hit "Stop the Wedding!" and Jamie Miller's No. 1 chart-topper "Babydoll."
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