INI wins Best Asia Group at MTV VMAJ 2026

The 24th MTV Video Music Awards Japan (VMAJ) took place on October 29, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome. The 11-member global boy group INI received the Best Asia Group award, following a performance of “BEYOND THE SKY” that featured an acapella opening by Kyosuke Fujimaki.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE won the night's top honor, Video of the Year, for “Brand New.” The band made a surprise appearance at the ceremony after traveling directly from a concert at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium.

Other notable winners included: • Group of the Year: SixTONES • Artist of the Year: BTS • Song of the Year: Kenshi Yonezu for “IRIS OUT” • Best Solo Artist Video (Japan): Aina The End for “Kakumei Dochu -On The Way-" • Best Group Video (Japan): SixTONES for “Dance Forever" • Best New Artist Video (Japan): HANA for “ROSE" • Best Collaboration Video (Japan): Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada for “JANE DOE" • Best Dance & Vocal Group Video: JO1 for “BE CLASSIC" • Best Idol Video: =LOVE

A digest of the event is scheduled to be broadcast on MTV Japan and TELASA on November 15.