BTS, BLACKPINK and other K-pop acts have been named among the nominees for the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards, after Nickelodeon released the candidate list on October 8 in the United States. The nominations place Korean pop artists in the spotlight at an awards show built around audience voting and youth entertainment.
- Event
- 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards
- BTS nominations
- Favorite Music Group or Duo, Favorite Album and Favorite Song
- Nominated BTS album
- ARIRANG
- Nominated BTS song
- SWIM
BTS received three nominations. The group is in contention for Favorite Music Group or Duo, while its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” was nominated for Favorite Album and its title track, “SWIM,” was nominated for Favorite Song. The three-category showing gives BTS a chance to add another chapter to its record at the event.
BTS won Favorite Music Group four years in a row from 2020 through 2023, according to reports citing the nominee announcement. That run makes the group the category’s most decorated act, and this year’s nomination opens the possibility of a fifth trophy in the same field.
BLACKPINK was also included among the K-pop nominees, although the available announcement did not provide a complete breakdown of the group’s categories. The winners have not yet been announced, so the current development is limited to the nominee list and the voting contest that follows. Fan interest is expected to focus on whether BTS can convert its three nominations and extend its record at the ceremony.