BTS made history at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), becoming the first K-pop group to win Song of the Year. The South Korean group collected three awards at the ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, United States.
The trophies recognized BTS for their song “Swim” and for group achievements. The group won in all three categories in which it was nominated.
BTS wins three awards at the 2026 VMAs
The award-winning members are Jin, V, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, Jungkook and RM. Their Song of the Year win marks a milestone for K-pop at the VMAs.
BTS’s three-award haul at the ceremony included:
- Song of the Year for “Swim”
- Two additional awards for the group and its achievements
