Japan: The 2026 Japan Music Awards celebrated the biggest names in music. The K-pop industry once again swept most of the wins of the night. BTS, Blackpink, G-Dragon were among the top Korean artists who shone the ceremony.
The ceremony showed the growing interconnection of Asian music industry and the its global success. BTS was named Best K-pop Artist. Blackpink's 'Jump' won Best K-pop Song and G-Dragon's 'Power' received the Korean Popular Music Special Award.