K-pop artists are making a strong showing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. BLACKPINK members lead the artist categories, while TWICE, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids top the group nominations. Several K-pop acts lead the race in a field of 49 nominations spanning 11 fan-voted categories for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live on March 26, 2026, and the ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Those who can’t be there will be able to watch the broadcast at 8:00 PM ET on FOX. The awards honor the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio in 2025.
For the fourth consecutive year, Taylor Swift is the most-nominated artist, leading the field with nine nominations. She is followed closely by a three-way tie: Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren, each with eight nominations.
In the K-pop Artist of the Year category, BLACKPINK members dominate. JENNIE, LISA, and ROSÉ are all nominated. BTS members j-hope and Jin are also nominated.
The K-pop Group of the Year category includes ATEEZ, BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and TWICE. For K-pop Song of the Year, the nominees are ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, HUNTR/X, BLACKPINK, j-hope, and Jennie.
K-pop artists also appear in other fan-voted categories. A new category this year, Favorite K-pop Collab, includes “TOO BAD” by G-DRAGON and Anderson .Paak, “BORN AGAIN” by LISA with Doja Cat and RAYE, “On My Mind” by Alex Warren and ROSÉ, and “WE PRAY (TWICE Version)” by Coldplay and TWICE, among others.
K-pop is also present in the screen and tour categories. Jimin and Jungkook are nominated for Favorite On Screen for their show “Are You Sure?!.” LISA is nominated for her role in “The White Lotus.” BLACKPINK’s “Deadline” tour is nominated for Favorite Tour Style. KATSEYE is nominated for Favorite Tour Style with “Beautiful Chaos” and Favorite Tour Tradition for its “Gnarly” dance break.
Fan voting opened on January 8, 2026. Voting closes on March 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT. Up to 50 votes per category are allowed each day, which can be cast on the official website. During special events, the limit increases to 100 votes. Voting is open to fans aged 13 and older in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees (K-pop)
Best New Artist (K-pop)
- 82Major
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- CORTIS
- Hearts2Hearts
- MEOVV
K-pop Song of the Year
- “APT.” (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)
- “Golden” (HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
- “JUMP” (BLACKPINK)
- “Killin’ It Girl” (j-hope feat. GloRilla)
- “like JENNIE” (JENNIE)
Group of the Year (K-pop)
- ATEEZ
- BLACKPINK
- ENHYPEN
- Stray Kids
- TWICE
Artist of the Year (K-pop)
- Jennie
- j-hope
- Jin
- Lisa
- ROSÉ
Favorite Collab (K-pop)
- “EYES CLOSED” (Jisoo, Zayn)
- “ExtraL” (JENNIE, Doechii)
- “BORN AGAIN” (Lisa, Doja Cat, RAYE)
- “TOO BAD” (G-DRAGON, Anderson .Paak)
- “Blink” (Corbyn Besson, TWICE’s TZUYU)
- “BUCK” (Jackson Wang, Diljit Dosanjh)
- “Confessions” (Flo Rida, Jake, Heeseung, Paul Russell)
- “Dirty Work” (aespa, Flo Milli)
- • “Illegal + SEVENTEEN” (PinkPantheress, SEVENTEEN)
- “On My Mind” (Alex Warre, ROSÉ of BLACKPINK)
- “Sweet Dreams” (j-hope, Miguel)
- • “WE PRAY (TWICE Version)” (Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, TINI, Elyanna, Little Simz)
Duo/Group of the Year
- HUNTR/X (EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna)
- Maroon 5
- Twenty One Pilots
- Shinedown
- Linkin Park
Best Collaboration
- “APT.” (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)
- “All The Way” (BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman)
- “luther” (Kendrick Lamar and SZA)
- “Timeless” (The Weeknd ft. Playboi Carti)
- “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” (GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red)
Favorite TikTok Dance (Fan-Voted Category)
- “Gnarly” (KATSEYE)
- “GO!” (CORTIS)
- “JUMP” (BLACKPINK)
- “like JENNIE” (Jennie)
- “SPAGHETTI” (LE SSERAFIM, j-hope)
- “MONA LISA” (j-hope)
- “Midnight Sun” (Zara Larsson)
- “Revolving Door” (Tate McRae)
- “The Fate of Ophelia” (Taylor Swift)
- “Abracadabra” (Lady Gaga)
- “Happen To Me” (Russell Dickerson)
Best Music Video (Fan-Voted Category)
- “BORN AGAIN” (Lisa with Doja Cat & RAYE)
- “Gabriela” (KATSEYE)
- “JUMP” (BLACKPINK)
- “like JENNIE” (Jennie)
- “Manchild” (Sabrina Carpenter)
- “Ordinary” (Alex Warren)
- “Sapphire” (Ed Sheeran)
- “Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)” (MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Silent Addy)
- “The Fate of Ophelia” (Taylor Swift)
- “toxic till the end” (ROSÉ)
- “Abracadabra” (Lady Gaga)
- “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” (Bad Bunny)
Favorite On Screen (Fan-Voted Category)
- Jimin, Jungkook (Are You Sure?!)
- Lisa (The White Lotus)
Favorite Tour Photography (Fan-Voted Category)
- Rahul Bhatt (KATSEYE)
Favorite Soundtrack (Fan-Voted Category)
- KPop Demon Hunters
Favorite Tour Style (Fan-Voted Category)
- BLACKPINK (Deadline)
- KATSEYE (The Beautiful Chaos)
Favorite Tour Tradition (Fan-Voted Category)
- “Gnarly” dance break (KATSEYE)
Good luck to all the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees!
