# K-pop presence at 2026 MTV VMAs

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> Updated: 2026-08-20T01:19:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations have been announced, featuring several prominent K-pop acts and soloists. BTS received two nominations for the track ‘Swim’, while the group KATSEYE received nominations for Best K-Pop and Best Choreography for ‘Pinky Up’, sparking debate over the definition of K-pop.

Following the announcement, BLACKPINK member Lisa set a record as the K-pop solo artist with the most MTV VMA nominations in history. Her four nominations for ‘Dream’ bring her career total to 10, surpassing Rosé’s previous record of eight. Lisa has maintained a perfect winning record in the Best K-pop category.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Lisa sets record for most MTV VMA nominations by a K-pop solo artist

Lisa has become the K-pop solo artist with the most MTV VMA nominations in history, securing four nods for her work on ‘DREAM’ and bringing her career total to 10.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisa-sets-record-for-most-mtv-vma-nominations-by-a-k-pop-solo-artist

### 2026-08-18: K-pop acts receive multiple nominations for 2026 MTV VMAs

BTS, BLACKPINK members Lisa and Jisoo, KATSEYE, and LE SSERAFIM have received nominations for the 2026 MTV VMAs, highlighting the global presence of K-pop acts in major music award categories.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/k-pop-acts-receive-multiple-nominations-for-2026-mtv-vmas

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