# K-Pop Sweeps the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards — A Historic Night for BLACKPINK, BTS & More!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/k-pop-sweeps-the-2026-iheartradio-music/  
Published: 2026-03-28  
Updated: 2026-03-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The [iHeartRadio Music Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHeartRadio_Music_Awards) just proved one undeniable truth — K-pop doesn’t just compete on the global stage, it *owns* it. The 2026 ceremony held on March 26 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles was nothing short of a K-pop takeover, with BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Jennie, BTS’s j-hope, Jimin & Jungkook, Stray Kids, HUNTR/X, and CORTIS all walking away with awards in hand.

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## 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards — Complete K-Pop Winners List

| Artist | Award Won |
| --- | --- |
| **Rosé** (BLACKPINK) | Best Collaboration (*APT.* with Bruno Mars) + K-Pop Artist of the Year |
| **Jennie** (BLACKPINK) | K-Pop Album of the Year (*Ruby*) |
| **Stray Kids** | K-Pop Group of the Year |
| **j-hope** (BTS) | Favorite TikTok Dance (*MONA LISA*) + Favorite K-Pop Collab (*Sweet Dreams* ft. Miguel) |
| **Jimin & Jungkook** (BTS) | Favorite On Screen (*Are You Sure?!*) |
| **HUNTR/X** | Duo/Group of the Year |
| **HUNTR/X – “Golden”** | K-Pop Song of the Year |
| **KPop Demon Hunters OST** | Favorite Soundtrack + 2 more awards |
| **CORTIS** | Best New Artist |

## The Standout Moments of the Night

**Rosé was the undisputed queen of the evening**, clinching two awards — Best Collaboration for *APT.* alongside Bruno Mars, and the coveted K-Pop Artist of the Year title. Fresh off breaking YouTube records with 2.4 billion views, this double win feels like the universe simply agreeing with the numbers.

![K-Pop](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kpoppspls-1024x576.webp)

**j-hope delivered a two-award night** as well, winning for his viral *MONA LISA* TikTok dance trend and his collab *Sweet Dreams* featuring Miguel. The BTS rapper-dancer continues to prove his solo era is no joke.

**Stray Kids** held their ground as K-Pop Group of the Year — a title their dedicated STAY fanbase will absolutely celebrate. Meanwhile, **Jennie’s debut album *Ruby*** claiming K-Pop Album of the Year is a long-overdue crown for one of K-pop’s most compelling solo artists.

And in a delightful surprise, **CORTIS** took home Best New Artist, signalling a fresh face worth watching closely in the coming months.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Who won K-Pop Artist of the Year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards?**

 BLACKPINK’s Rosé claimed the title, alongside Best Collaboration for her global smash *APT.* with Bruno Mars.

### **Q: How many awards did K-pop artists win at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards?**

 K-pop acts collectively dominated the night, winning across categories including group, solo, collab, album, song, new artist, and on-screen awards.