The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations are in, and the members of BTS have secured multiple major nods. On January 8, the award show announced this year’s nominees, with BTS members recognized both as solo artists and through collaborations .
Four members—j-hope, Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook—have received nominations across three different categories. This marks another year of significant recognition for the group’s individual projects during their period of focused solo activities . The award ceremony is scheduled for March 26 and will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Which BTS Members Received Nominations?
A total of four BTS members were nominated for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Their nominations highlight their successful solo work in music, performance, and entertainment.
j-hope leads the group with the most individual nominations. He earned five total nods across four categories . His solo track “MONA LISA” is nominated for Favorite TikTok Dance, and his collaboration with LE SSERAFIM on “SPAGHETTI” earned a second nomination in the same category . He is also competing for K-Pop Artist of the Year, K-Pop Song of the Year for “Killin’ It Girl” featuring GloRilla, and Favorite K-Pop Collab for “Sweet Dreams” with Miguel .
Jin is nominated in the K-Pop Artist of the Year category, recognizing his solo music releases and enduring popularity .
Jimin and Jungkook received a joint nomination. They are up for Favorite On Screen, a fan-voted category, for their work on “Are You Sure?!”. This nomination celebrates their work in television or film.
The nomination list shows BTS members competing in key categories, with j-hope notably securing five nods for his distinct solo work .
Full List of 2026 iHeart Awards K-Pop Nominations
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards feature a dedicated section for K-pop, with categories covering artists, songs, and fan experiences. The nominations reveal strong competition across the industry.
In the major genre categories, BLACKPINK and its members secured a dominant number of nominations. The group itself is up for K-Pop Group of the Year alongside ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and TWICE. The K-Pop Artist of the Year category includes Jennie, j-hope, Jin, Lisa, and Rosé.
For K-Pop Song of the Year, the nominees are:
- “APT.” by Rosé & Bruno Mars
- “Golden” by HUNTR/X
- “JUMP” by BLACKPINK
- “Killin’ It Girl” by j-hope featuring GloRilla
- “like JENNIE” by Jennie
A significant number of categories are decided by public vote. These socially voted categories include Favorite TikTok Dance, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite K-Pop Collab, Favorite Debut Album, Best Lyrics, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, and Favorite Tour Tradition. The fictional group HUNTR/X from the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” also received several nominations, including Pop Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year.
How and When to Vote for the Awards
Fan voting is now open for all socially voted categories and will play a crucial role in determining the winners. The voting window began on January 9 and will close on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT (March 20 at 3:59 p.m. KST) .
Voting is conducted exclusively through the official iHeartRadio website. Eligibility to vote is limited to viewers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. Each registered account can cast up to one hundred votes per category per day.
To maximize votes, fans should be aware of special voting periods. A daily “Power Hour” from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. KST doubles all votes cast. Furthermore, full-day double vote periods are scheduled for January 9, February 6, March 6, and March 20 (KST) .
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2026 iHeartRadio Awards Broadcast Details
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2026. The live broadcast from Los Angeles will begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) .
For viewers in South Korea and across Asia, the ceremony will air at 9:00 a.m. KST on Thursday, March 27. The show will air live on the FOX television network in the United States. It will also be streamed nationwide across iHeartRadio radio stations and be available on the iHeartRadio app. A delayed broadcast will be available for viewers in the Pacific time zone.
The event celebrates the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio platforms over the past year, with awards spanning multiple music genres.
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