{
  "id": 1839557,
  "title": "BTS lands 2 MTV VMA nominations for 'Swim'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/bts-lands-2-mtv-vma-nominations-for-swim-1839557",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260819002000315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS has been honored with two nominations for their hit single \"Swim\" at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The group, known for their global success, received the nominations for Song of the Year and Best K-Pop for \"Swim,\" the lead track from their fifth studio album, \"Arirang.\" Other K-pop acts making the round included BLACKPINK members Lisa and Jisoo, as well as artists Cortis, Katseye and Le Sserafim. Lisa, in particular, secured four nominations for her solo track \"Dream\" from her debut album \"Alter Ego,\" including the categories of Best Pop, Best K-Pop, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superband BTS has earned two nominations for \"S...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BTS lands 2 MTV VMA nominations for 'Swim'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/bts-lands-2-mtv-vma-nominations-for-swim",
        "published": "2026-08-19T00:52:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}