The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are already creating buzz, and K-pop is once again at the heart of it! This year’s nominations were officially unveiled on August 5, spotlighting an impressive lineup of Korean artists making global waves.
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🌟 BLACKPINK’s Rosé Leads with Multiple Nods
Dominating this year’s K-pop representation, BLACKPINK’s Rosé received a total of eight nominations—including Video of the Year and Song of the Year for her chart-topping collaboration with Bruno Mars, titled “APT.”
The hit song “APT.” has earned nods in seven categories:
- Video of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Best Pop
- Best Collaboration
- Best Direction
- Best Art Direction
- Best Visual Effects
In addition, Rosé’s solo track “toxic till the end” scored a nomination for Best K-Pop, adding to her outstanding presence this year.
🧨 All BLACKPINK Members Shine in Best K-Pop Category
For the first time, all four BLACKPINK members—Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa—have been nominated individually in the Best K-Pop category. The full list of K-pop nominees for 2025 includes:
- aespa – Whiplash
- Jennie – like JENNIE
- Jimin (BTS) – Who
- Jisoo – Earthquake
- Lisa – BORN AGAIN (feat. Doja Cat and Raye)
- Rosé – toxic till the end
- Stray Kids – Chk Chk Boom
Each of these tracks has made a huge impact globally, reflecting K-pop’s growing dominance in the international music scene.
🚀 KATSEYE Earns Their First VMA Nomination
Rising global girl group KATSEYE has also earned recognition at the 2025 MTV VMAs. Their energetic single “Touch” is nominated for Push Performance of the Year, marking a strong debut presence on the global stage.
🗓️ When and Where to Watch the 2025 MTV VMAs
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live on September 7 at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can participate by voting for their favorite nominees on MTV’s official website. Voting remains open until September 6 at 6 p.m. local time, so make your voice heard!
The strong K-pop representation this year underscores the genre’s unstoppable global momentum. From chart-topping veterans to rising rookies, these artists are not just nominated—they’re making history.
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