The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) announced the nominees for this year's ceremony.
Over the past few years, K-pop has solidified its place as one of the major music genres in the industry. In recognition of its growing influence, the VMAs introduced the Best K-pop category in 2019, which has since become a staple at the awards.
Moreover, K-pop idols have been making frequent appearances in other categories at the VMAs.
The voting for this year's VMAs has already opened, and here are the Best K-pop nominations:
Best K-pop:
aespa – “Whiplash”
Jennie – “Like Jennie ”
Jimin – “Who”
Jisoo – “Earthquake”
Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye – “Born Again”
Stray Kids – “Chk Chk Boom”
Rosé – “Toxic Till the End”
The other K-pop nominations in other categories include:
Other K-pop Nominations:
Video of the Year: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT."
Song of the Year: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT."
PUSH Performance of the Year: KATSEYE - "Touch"
Best Collaboration: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT."
Best Pop: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT."
Best Direction: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT." (Bruno Mars & Daniel Ramos)
Best Art Direction: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT." (Elizabet Puksto)
Best Visual Effects: Rosé & Bruno Mars - "APT." (Maksymilian Rafal Ojster)
Meanwhile, the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be held on September 7 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
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