The 'MTV VMA' is set to take place today, the 13th, with numerous K-pop artists making the nomination list, drawing significant attention to their performances.
The '2023 MTV Video Music Awards' (MTV VMA) will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on September 13th (Korean time). Recognized as one of the top four music award ceremonies in the U.S., alongside the Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards, this year's 'MTV VMA' has nominated eight K-pop acts. Among them, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and Stray Kids are scheduled to perform live.
◆ BTS's Jungkook
Jungkook has been nominated in the 'Song of Summer' category for his debut solo track 'Seven (feat. Latto)'. This marks his second consecutive nomination in this category, having been nominated last year for his collaboration with Charlie Puth on 'Left and Right'. Notably, BTS, which Jungkook is a part of, has won at the 'MTV VMA' for four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022. Expectations are high for Jungkook to continue this streak.
BLACKPINK
◆ BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK has been nominated in six categories for 'Pink Venom', including 'Group of the Year', 'Show of the Summer', 'Best K-Pop', 'Best Choreography', 'Best Art Direction', and 'Best Editing'. With this, BLACKPINK holds the record for the most nominations at this year's 'MTV VMA'. Having won 'Song Of The Summer' in 2020 and 'Best Metaverse Performance' last year, all eyes are on BLACKPINK to see if they can continue their winning streak.
◆ SEVENTEEN
After winning 'PUSH Performance of the Year' last year, SEVENTEEN has been nominated for 'Best K-Pop' and 'Group of the Year' this year.
◆ Stray Kids
Stray Kids has been nominated in the 'Best K-Pop' category for their song 'MANIAC'. Making their debut appearance at the 'MTV VMA', Stray Kids is also scheduled to deliver a special performance.
◆ TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TOMORROW X TOGETHER has been nominated in four categories: 'Group of the Year', 'Song of Summer', 'PUSH Performance of the Year', and 'Best K-Pop'. They are also set to perform their new song 'Back for More (with Anitta)' with Brazilian pop star Anitta. The group expressed their determination, stating, "While there's pressure performing on such a prestigious stage and debuting a new song, we've prepared diligently."
FIFTY FIFTY
◆ FIFTY FIFTY
Despite ongoing disputes with their agency, FIFTY FIFTY has caught attention by being nominated in three categories: 'Group of the Year', 'Song of Summer', and 'Best K-Pop'.
NewJeans
◆ aespa & NewJeans
aespa has been nominated for 'Best K-Pop', while NewJeans has been nominated for 'Group of the Year', marking their first nominations at the 'MTV VMA'.
