The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, held at the UBS Arena in New York and hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, celebrated a successful event on September 11 ET and September 12 IST. This year’s VMAs spotlighted K-pop with SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM taking home major awards.
LE SSERAFIM Wins PUSH Performance of the Year
LE SSERAFIM dazzled the audience with their energetic performances of CRAZY and 1-800-hot-n-fun at the VMAs pre-show. The group won the MTV Push Performance of the Year award for their song Easy. Expressing their gratitude on X, LE SSERAFIM said:
“Thank you FEARNOT for your great love and support.”
Known for their captivating performances and dynamic choreography, LE SSERAFIM made a strong impression at the awards.
SEVENTEEN Clinches Best Group Award
South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN secured the Best Group award at the 2024 VMAs, a category previously dominated by K-pop acts such as BTS and BLACKPINK. Although SEVENTEEN did not attend the ceremony at UBS Arena, they acknowledged their win via their X account:
“We’re so honored to win the Best Group award at the 2024 VMAs. Thank you CARATs for all your great love and support.”
Recent Highlights and Upcoming Events for SEVENTEEN
On September 9, SEVENTEEN performed energetically at Lollapalooza Berlin 2024, featuring hits like Super and Cheers. This performance marked Jeonghan’s last appearance before his mandatory military enlistment and was notable for the absence of member Jun, who had prior commitments.
PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Jeonghan will begin his military service on September 26. Consequently, he will miss promotional activities for SEVENTEEN’s upcoming 12th mini album and their world tour. Fans are encouraged to support Jeonghan by sending messages through Weverse, as there will be no official event on his enlistment day.
SEVENTEEN’s Upcoming Release and Tour
On August 5, SEVENTEEN announced their return with a new 12th mini album, set for release in October, along with their RIGHT HERE world tour. The tour will commence with concerts on October 12 at 6 p.m. KST (2:30 p.m. IST) and October 13 at 5:30 p.m. KST (2:00 p.m. IST). Both shows will be live-streamed, allowing fans worldwide to participate in the excitement.
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