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BTS, Cortis, Katseye expand nominations for MTV VMAs
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BTS, Cortis and Katseye have added new nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, strengthening the presence of K-pop-linked acts ahead of this year’s ceremony. MTV announced additional nominees Friday, with all three acts named in the Best Group category. BTS is now nominated in three categories, having previously earned nods for Song of the Year and Best K-pop with “Swim,” the lead track from the group’s fifth LP, “Arirang.” The group has a particularly strong history in the Best Group c
- BTS, Cortis and Katseye have added new nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, strengthening the presence of K-pop-linked acts ahead of this year’s ceremony. MTV announced additional nominees Friday, with all three acts named in the Best Group category. BTS is now nom...
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- BTS, Cortis and Katseye have added new nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, strengthening the presence of K-pop-linked acts ahead of this year’s ceremony. MTV announced additional nominees Friday, with all three acts named in the Best Group category. BTS is now nominated in three categories, having previously earned nods for Song of the Year and Best K-pop with “Swim,” the lead track from the group’s fifth LP, “Arirang.” The group has a particularly strong history in the Best Group c.
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