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K-pop reigns supreme at 2024 BBMAs: Jungkook, TXT, and Stray Kids among nominees

The K-pop sensation is on the roar as BTS’ Jungkook outshines at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA). The Korean heartthrob has taken centre stage with six nominations, the highest among K-pop artists this year.

The singer’s six outstanding nominations not only mark his fame and acclaim but also his global reach to a worldwide audience. Jungkook is famed for his record-breaking releases which have earned him to become the leading artist in the K-pop categories, further solidifying his stardom as a global pop icon.

Official Categories of K-pop at BBMAs

Continuing the ritual from last year, the BBMAs have dedicated K-pop categories, showcasing the genre’s global influence. These categories include:

  1. Top Global K-pop Artist
  2. Top Global K-pop Song
  3. Top K-pop Touring Artist
  4. Top K-pop Album

Meanwhile, Jungbook is nominated for his work in all six categories, testament to his global influence. Four more distinct nominations came up for Stray Kids.

Jungkook: Reigning Dominance in Every Category

In the top global K-pop artist category, Jungkook becomes BTS Jimin’s competitor, alongside groups ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

For Top Global K-pop Song, nominees are his “Standing Next to You” and “3D” ft. Jack Harlow; Jimin’s “Who”, ILLIT’s “Magnetic,” and LE SSERAFIM’s “Perfect Night.”

Jungkook’s album GOLDEN is a strong contender for Top K-pop Album, facing off against Stray Kids’ ROCK-STAR and ATE, ATEEZ’s THE WORLD EP.FIN: Will, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s The Name Chapter: FREEFALL.

Jungkook’s Success Beyond K-pop

Jungkook also occupies other broader categories. His current hit ‘Standing Next to You’ bagged a nomination for the ‘Top Selling Song’ competing with Benson Boone, Shaboozey, Post Malone and Teddy Swims. He also vies for ‘Top Song Sales Artist’ with Taylor Swift, and Teddy Swim among others.

The Stray Kids and Other Nominees from K-pop

Stray Kids comes next with four nods including the elusive Top Duo/Group competing with Coldplay, Linkin Park, blink-182 and other groups. The Top K-pop Touring Artist nominees include SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

A Night to Celebrate Music’s Best

Popular for awarding successes according to Billboard chart data, the BBMAs are still highlighting K-pop’s growing influence in the global market. Jungkook is at the helm of the event and having unlimited talented nominees in the lineup with him, the 2024 ceremony will brimming with excitement and anticipation. Globally, fans can now watch the two-hour special show set to air on December 12 and presented by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau.