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BTS, BLACKPINK win at Music Awards Japan 2026
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BTS, BLACKPINK win at Music Awards Japan 2026

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop groups BTS and BLACKPINK received awards at the 'Music Awards Japan 2026'.
  • BTS won 'Best K-Pop Artist', while BLACKPINK's song 'JUMP' was named 'Best K-Pop Song in Japan'.
  • BTS member Jin's solo song 'Don't Say You Love Me' also won an award, and the soundtrack for 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' was recognized.

South Korean global sensations BTS and BLACKPINK have been honored at the 'Music Awards Japan 2026', a prominent Japanese popular music awards ceremony. The event, a collaboration between five major Japanese organizations including the Recording Industry Association of Japan, and government agencies, selects winners through a vote by approximately 5,000 experts.

According to the awards ceremony's website, BTS was recognized as the 'Best K-Pop Artist'. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK secured the award for 'Best K-Pop Song in Japan' with their track 'JUMP'.

Further accolades were given to BTS members and related projects. Jin, a member of BTS, won 'Best of Listener's Choice, International Song Powered by Spotify' for his solo song 'Don't Say You Love Me'. Additionally, the original soundtrack 'Golden' from the Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', which has garnered global attention, was selected as 'Best Song Asia'.

Other notable winners included singer G-Dragon, who received the 'Korean Popular Music Special Award' for his song 'POWER'. The awards highlight the significant international reach and impact of South Korean music on the global stage, particularly within Japan.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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