American Music Awards 2026 K-Pop Nominations: BTS, BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN & Others Lead BIG; How To Vote?

American Music Awards 2026 K-pop Nominations: The American Music Awards 2026 have officially unveiled their nominations, and K-pop stars are once again making a powerful global impact. On April 14, the American Music Awards announced the much-awaited list of nominees for 2026, with several K-pop artists and groups securing major spots across categories. From chart-topping hits to massive global fanbases, Korean acts continue to prove their dominance on the international stage.

Leading the buzz are global sensations like BTS, BLACKPINK and ENHYPEN, along with other popular names who have earned nominations this year.

52nd American Music Awards (AMA 2026) Date, Venue & Host

The American Music Awards 2026 is all set to bring the spotlight back to Las Vegas this year. The star-studded ceremony will take place on May 25, broadcasting live at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) for viewers across the globe.

This year's grand event will be hosted at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena. Adding to the excitement, Queen Latifah has been officially announced as the host for the 52nd edition of the AMAs.

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American Music Awards 2026 Nominations (K-pop): BTS Bags 3 Nominees

Global Kpop icons BTS continue their winning streak as they secure three major nominations at the American Music Awards 2026. Currently on their ARIRANG world tour, the group has been nominated for Best Male K-pop Artist, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Summer for their track "Swim."

Artist of the Year
BTS

Best Soundtrack

KPop Demon Hunters
Best Vocal Performance
Golden - HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
Song of the Summer
Swim - BTS
Dracula - Tame Impala, JENNIE

Best Pop Song

Golden - HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)

Best Male K-Pop Artist

ATEEZ
BTS
ENHYPEN
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Best Female K-Pop Artist

aespa
BLACKPINK
ILLIT
LE SSERAFIM
TWICE

American Music Awards 2026 Voting: How To Vote For Your FAV Kpop Artist Online?

Voting for the American Music Awards 2026 is officially underway, giving fans across the globe the chance to support their favourite K-pop stars. The voting window is open from April 14 to May 8, and every vote can make a difference.

Fans can head to the official voting website (VoteAMAs.com) to directly cast their votes for their preferred artists across categories. The process is simple: log in, select your favourites, and submit your votes.

Alternatively, voting is also happening on Instagram. The AMAs have shared a dedicated "Vote Here" post, where fans can participate by dropping comments using specific hashtags assigned to each nominee.