The 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.
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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