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BTS earns two MTV VMA nominations for 'Swim'

morning · · thread: BTS Ties Longest Charting Record on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Swim'

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

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  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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BTS has received two nominations for the song "Swim" at the MTV Video Music Awards, including nods for Song of the Year and Best K-Pop. The track serves as the title song for the group's fifth studio album, "Arirang." According to reports, "Swim" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and has remained on that chart for 20 consecutive weeks. It also reached number two on the UK Official Singles Chart.

Other K-pop artists also received nominations. Lisa earned four nominations for "Dream," including Best Pop and Best K-Pop. Jisoo was nominated for Best Visual Effects for her collaboration with Zayn, "Eyes Closed." Additionally, Cortis and Katseye received nominations in the Best K-Pop category. J-Hope of BTS also received a Best K-Pop nomination for his feature on Le Sserafim's song "Spaghetti."

The ceremony will take place on September 27 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. BTS has a history of success at the VMAs, having won multiple awards since 2019, including Group of the Year in 2022. Solo member Jungkook previously won Song of Summer in 2023 for "Seven."

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The center lean outlet focused on a broad overview of all K-pop nominees alongside BTS.
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The center-right lean outlet emphasized the historical significance and chart performance of BTS's achievements.

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