The 2023 MTV VMAs are fast approaching, along with the deadline to vote for your favorite K-pop acts in several categories. Nominees for this year’s ceremony include AESPA, BLACKPINK, FIFTY FIFTY, SEVENTEEN, STRAY KIDS and TXT. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023 8PM ET at New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center.
K-pop will also be front and center when STRAY KIDS perform their latest hit S-Class at the VMAs. This will mark the group’s first US broadcast performance of the song. They are also up for the “Best K-pop” award this year, their second nomination in that category since 2022. Other acts performing at this year’s VMAs are Demi Lovato, Karol G and Måneskin.
BLACKPINK up for 4 awards
BLACKPINK are up for 4 VMAs awards this year. The group has two previous VMAs under their belt, for “Song of the Summer” in 2020, and “Best Metaverse Performance” in 2022. Member Lisa also became the first female solo artist to win the “Best K-pop” award for Lalisa in 2022.
Taylor Swift leads the field with a total of 8 VMAs nominations this year. The pop star is hoping for a record-breaking 4th “Video of the Year” victory, after winning the highly-coveted category for the third time in 2022. She is closely followed by SZA (6 nominations), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith (5 each). Diddy and Shakira join BLACKPINK with 4 nominations each.
This year also boasts a record number of first-time VMAs nominees (35 total), including AESPA and FIFTY FIFTY.
How to vote for the 2023 MTV VMAs
Fans can still vote for their favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories through Friday, Sept 1. Voting for “Best New Artist” will remain active into the live show. Nominations for social categories including “Group of the Year” and “Song of Summer” will be announced at a later date.
Fans in Southeast Asia can stay tuned, and follow @MTVAsia on socials for more updates on the show.
In the meantime, here is the list of 2023 MTV VMAs categories with K-pop nominees. Fans can check out the full list, and vote for their favorite by visiting vote.mtv.com.
BEST K-POP
AESPA – Girls
BLACKPINK – Pink Venom
FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid
SEVENTEEN – Super
STRAY KIDS – S-Class
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) – Sugar Rush Ride
PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) – Sugar Rush Ride
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
BLACKPINK – Pink Venom
BEST ART DIRECTION
BLACKPINK – Pink Venom
BEST EDITING
BLACKPINK – Pink Venom
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