In yet another extraordinary display of their prowess, BTS members find themselves nominated for their solo careers in the 2023 Met Asian Music Awards. This year, it's a friendly competition among the seven talented artists as they contend for various accolades, showcasing the incredible breadth of their individual abilities.
The nominations for the 2023 Met Asian Music Awards are an exciting mix of categories, each celebrating the unique talents of BTS members. Let's dive into the remarkable list of nominations:
Worldwide Fans' Choice:
- BTS
Best Male Artist:
- Jimin
- Jungkook
- V
Best Vocal Performance Solo:
- "Love Me Again" - V
Best Vocal Performance Group:
- "Take Two" - BTS
Best Rap & Hip-Hop Performance:
- "People Pt.2" (ft. IU) - Agust D
- "On The Street" (with J. Cole) - J-Hope
Best Collaboration:
- "Seven" (ft. Latto) - Jungkook
- "VIBE" (ft. Jimin) - Taeyang
Best OST:
- "The Planet" - BTS
Best Music Video:
- "Seven" (ft. Latto) - Jungkook
Best Dance Performance Male Solo:
- "Like Crazy" - Jimin
- "Seven" (ft. Latto) - Jungkook
- "VIBE" (ft. Jimin) - Taeyang
While the anticipation for the awards ceremony is palpable, it's important to remember that the MAMA Awards have always been a significant milestone for BTS. The group made history by sweeping all four Daesangs (Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Worldwide Icon of the Year) three times in a row from 2019 to 2021. This feat remains unmatched, making BTS the only artists to ever achieve this remarkable feat.
In 2023, the stakes are higher as the members find themselves in different categories, competing against their own talented bandmates. Let's take a look at the Daesangs they are vying for:
Artist Of The Year:
- Jimin
- Jungkook
- V
Song Of The Year:
- "VIBE (ft. Jimin)" by Taeyang
- "Love Me Again" by V
- "People Pt.2 (ft. IU)" by Agust D
- "The Planet" by BTS
- "Take Two" by BTS
- "Like Crazy" by Jimin
- "Seven (ft. Latto)" by Jungkook
- "On The Street (with J. Cole)" by J-Hope
Album Of The Year:
- "Layover" by V
- "D-DAY" by Agust D
- "FACE" by Jimin
The MAMA Awards have outlined their criteria for these prestigious Daesangs. Here's a breakdown of how the winners will be determined:
Artist Of The Year: 20% judges + 40% songs download/streaming (25% Korea + 15% Global), 40% album sales
Song Of The Year: 20% judges + 80% songs download/streaming (50% Korea + 30% Global)
Album Of The Year: 20% judges + 80% songs download/streaming
Worldwide Icon Of The Year: 70% votes on Met Plus + 30% Spotify votes
As soon as the nominees were announced, social media platforms lit up with excitement and pride from ARMY, BTS's passionate fan base. Fans from around the world expressed their admiration for all seven members and their remarkable achievements in their solo careers.
In a show of unwavering support, fans launched the trending hashtag #BTSvsBTS on Twitter, highlighting the friendly competition among the members as they vie for these prestigious awards. ARMY is ready to celebrate each member's individual accomplishments, showing equal love and support for every member of BTS.
I'm confused ❓ #JungKook #jimin #TAEHYUNG #vminkook pic.twitter.com/WRAVlZRIXj
— koreanscoop (@koreanscoopblog) October 19, 2023
Seeing BTS & the members names in all these nominations BIG YES. but then realizing only ONE of them can win BIG NO 😭 #BTSvsBTS pic.twitter.com/lOR1hj6dDy https://t.co/Vi2XAa9nxv
— ⁷moonchild ~ 📀 (slow) 🇵🇸 ʷᶦˡˡ ᵇᵉ ᶠʳᵉᵉ (@petitesirenee) October 19, 2023
.@BTS_twt and Members Nominations at the 2023 MAMA Awards 🏆
— BTS Charts & Translations (@charts_k) October 19, 2023
-Worldwide Fans Choice
-Best Male Artist (Jimin, Jungkook, V)
-Best Vocal Performance Solo (Love Me Again)
-Best Vocal Performance Group (Take Two)
-Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance (People Pt.2, on the street)
-Best… pic.twitter.com/heLnE9pCI6
Let's gooooo....Get the all MAMA awards to our boys...whomever win in the solo categories within BTS, our boys will be Happy and we should be happy tooo because we are one family.#BTSvsBTS#MAMAAWARDS
— 0T7btsfan (@Ox_2023win) October 19, 2023
OMG!!!!
— Purple⁷💜 (@Purple71478143) September 11, 2023
IT'S REAL
BTS VS BTS!!!
NOW....
WHAT WILL WE DO....
HOW TO CHOOSE ONE OF THEM???
THEY ALL ARE VERY WELL DESERVED!!!!
AHHHH....
IT'S SO DIFFICULT!!!!!
🤭🥲 pic.twitter.com/jjqnG0TWNo
The 2023 MAMA Awards promise to be a night of celebration, talent, and camaraderie as BTS members face off against one another in various categories. It's a testament to the incredible depth of their artistry, and it's sure to be an unforgettable evening for both the artists and their dedicated fans.
As we eagerly await the awards ceremony, ARMY stands united, proud of each BTS member's solo journey, and excited to see how they'll shine on the grand stage of the MAMA Awards. May the best artist win, but in the end, it's a victory for all of BTS and their global fanbase.