What MTV VMA nominations did BTS receive for Swim in 2026?

BTS was nominated for Song of the Year and Best K-Pop for Swim. The song is the title track of the group’s fifth studio album, Arirang.

Which other K-pop artists were nominated at the 2026 MTV VMAs?

Lisa was nominated four times for Dream, while Jisoo received a Best Visual Effects nomination for Eyes Closed. Cortis, Katseye and Le Sserafim also appeared among the nominees, and BLACKPINK’s Jump and LE SSERAFIM’s Spaghetti were nominated for Best K-Pop.

When and where will the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards be held?

The 2026 VMAs will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 27. MTV announced the nominees on Tuesday U.S. time.

BTS lands 2 MTV VMA nominations for 'Swim'

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Summary

BTS has earned two nominations for Swim at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, including Song of the Year and Best K-Pop. The nominations were announced by MTV on Tuesday U.S. time. Other K-pop acts nominated include BLACKPINK members Lisa and Jisoo, Cortis, Katseye and Le Sserafim. This year’s VMAs will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 27.

Key Facts

Swim is the title track of BTS’s fifth studio album, Arirang.
Lisa received four nominations for Dream, featuring Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, from her debut studio album Alter Ego.
Jisoo was nominated for Best Visual Effects for Eyes Closed, her collaboration with Zayn, and BLACKPINK’s Jump and LE SSERAFIM’s Spaghetti, featuring J-Hope of BTS, were also nominated for Best K-Pop.

By Yonhap

Published Aug 19, 2026 9:48 am KST
Updated Aug 19, 2026 9:49 am KST

K-pop superband BTS has earned two nominations for "Swim" at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), one of the major U.S. music award shows.

The group was nominated for Song of the Year and Best K-Pop for "Swim," the title track of its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," according to the list of nominees announced by MTV on Tuesday (U.S. time).

Among other K-pop acts nominated this year were BLACKPINK members Lisa and Jisoo, both for their solo and group activities, as well as Cortis, Katseye and Le Sserafim.

Lisa secured four nominations for "Dream," featuring Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, a track from her debut studio album "Alter Ego." She was nominated for Best Pop, Best K-Pop, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.

Cortis earned nominations for Best New Artist and Best K-Pop, while Katseye was nominated for Best K-Pop and Best Choreography.

BLACKPINK's "Jump" and LE SSERAFIM "Spaghetti," featuring J-Hope of BTS, were also nominated for Best K-Pop.

Jisoo received a Best Visual Effects nomination for "Eyes Closed," her collaboration with Zayn, a former member of the British boy band One Direction.

This year's VMAs will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 27.

Last year, Rosé of BLACKPINK won Song of the Year for "APT.," her megahit collaboration with Bruno Mars.

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