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BTS sweeps Kids' Choice Awards, extends group category record

K-pop supergroup BTS walked away with every award it was nominated for at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, picking up its fifth win in the group category and extending a record it already held. The septet took home Favorite Music Group or Duo, along with Favorite Album for its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," and Favorite Song for the album's lead track, "SWIM," at the ceremony held…

BTS sweeps Kids' Choice Awards, extends group category record

BTS, the K-pop supergroup, dominated the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, securing every award they were nominated for and extending their record in the group category. The septet claimed victory in Favorite Music Group or Duo, Favorite Album for their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, and Favorite Song for the album's lead track, SWIM.

This marks their fifth win in the group category, previously held since 2020, a streak recognized by Guinness World Records as the most wins in the category. Additionally, two BLACKPINK members, Rosé and Jennie, also won awards. Rosé became the first K-pop star to win Favorite Female Artist, outshining artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande. Jennie shared Favorite Music Collaboration with Australian band Tame Impala for their song Dracula.

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