The 2026 MTV VMAs air September 27 from Los Angeles, and Best K-Pop is one of the most fought-over fan categories. 75,224 votes are in on K-Pop Arena — BTS leads the live fan prediction. Cast yours.
📅 Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 · MTV Video Music Awards, Los Angeles. The Best K-Pop category has been a VMAs staple since 2019 (Lisa took the 2025 moonperson). Compare the official nominees with the live fan vote below.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards air live on Sunday, September 27, 2026, returning to Los Angeles for the first time since 2017.
Who will win Best K-Pop at the 2026 VMAs?
By live fan vote on K-Pop Arena, BTS is the current fan favorite for the K-pop crown. Official nominees are chosen by MTV; fan voting decides the winner once ballots open.
Which K-pop acts have won Best K-Pop at the VMAs?
The category launched in 2019 with BTS as its first winner, and K-pop's biggest names have battled for the moonperson every year since — Lisa won the 2025 edition.
How can I vote for Best K-Pop 2026?
MTV opens official voting at vote.mtv.com when nominees are revealed. Until then, cast a free prediction vote on K-Pop Arena — it updates the live ranking instantly.