BTS Earns Three Nominations at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

BTS have secured three nominations at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, earning recognition for their music and continued global popularity. The group has been nominated in the Favorite Song, Favorite Album, and Favorite Music Group or Duo categories, with “SWIM” and their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, representing the group on this year’s ballot.

The nominations were announced on October 8, 2026, by Nickelodeon. BTS’ three nominations span both their recorded music and their standing as a group, giving fans multiple opportunities to support the septet at the annual awards ceremony. 

Here is a breakdown of BTS’ nominations:

-Favorite Song: “SWIM”

-Favorite Album: ARIRANG

-Favorite Music Group or Duo

The Favorite Song nomination recognizes “SWIM,” the title track from ARIRANG. Meanwhile, the album’s nomination places ARIRANG alongside releases from major international artists, including Taylor Swift, Drake, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, and Justin Bieber.

In the Favorite Music Group or Duo category, BTS will compete against BLACKPINK, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, Twenty One Pilots, and Weezer.

The group also has an established history at the Kids’ Choice Awards. BTS won Favorite Music Group consecutively from 2020 through 2023, giving them four consecutive wins in the category. With their 2026 nomination, they have another opportunity to add to that record. 

The 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards are scheduled for November 14 in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air live on Nickelodeon and CBS and will stream on Paramount+ for eligible subscribers in the United States.

For ARMY, the three nominations provide another opportunity to celebrate BTS’ music and support the members at an international fan-voted awards show. With “SWIM,” ARIRANG, and BTS recognized across three categories, fans will be watching closely as the group heads toward the ceremony.

Voting and official nominee information: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards