"On August 8th, the '2023 MTV Video Music Awards' (MTV VMAs) officially announced the nominated categories and nominees for this year on their official website and social media platforms. According to the announcement, Blackpink has been nominated in four categories for their pre-release track 'Pink Venom' from their second full-length album. The nominations include 'Best K-POP,' 'Best Choreography,' 'Best Art Direction,' and 'Best Editing.'
The MTV VMAs is considered one of the top four major music awards in the United States, alongside the Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards. With a history spanning over 40 years since its inception in 1984, the event features approximately 24 award categories. This year's ceremony will take place on September 12th at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, USA.
Previously, Blackpink won the 'Song of the Summer' category in 2020 with 'How You Like That.' Additionally, they secured a double win last year by taking home the awards for 'Best MetaVerse Performance' and 'Best K-POP' (Lisa's Solo).
As the world-renowned top-tier girl group, Blackpink's potential consecutive victories have drawn significant attention. The group is currently in the midst of their largest-scale world tour, attracting approximately 1.5 million fans. Starting on the 11th of next month in New Jersey, they will engage with their American fans as they travel to locations such as Las Vegas and San Francisco."