Los angeles: K-pop supergroup BTS and rookie group Cortis have achieved a significant milestone by securing their third nomination at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Both groups are now in the running for the Best Group award alongside fellow K-pop acts BLACKPINK and Katseye.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the nominations, which were announced on Friday (U.S. time), further highlight BTS' prominence in the music industry, bringing their total nominations to three for this year's VMAs. BTS has also been nominated for Song of the Year and Best K-pop for "Swim," the lead track from their fifth studio album, "Arirang." Historically, BTS has dominated the Best Group category, winning it consecutively from 2019 to 2022, thus becoming the most decorated act in the history of the awards.
In addition, Cortis, a relatively new player in the industry, has previously been nominated for Best New Artist and Best K-pop. This year's competition for the Best Group category will see eight acts vying for the title, including the four K-pop acts and British girl group Flo.
The 2026 VMAs are set to take place on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with the event being broadcast live on major U.S. channels. The VMAs are recognized as one of the four major music award ceremonies in the United States, further underscoring the significance of the nominations for both BTS and Cortis.