The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) celebrated musical excellence, and it was notable for BTS’ Jungkook and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s stellar achievements. Despite the cancellation of the physical event in Paris due to global circumstances, the recognition and honors extended to these K-pop artists were significant.
Jungkook’s Monumental Double Win
Jungkook made history by securing victories in not one but two categories at the 2023 MTV EMAs. His monumental accomplishments underline the global influence of K-pop and the exceptional talent within the industry.
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- Best Song Triumph: Jungkook’s chart-topping track “Seven,” featuring Latto, emerged victorious in the fiercely competitive “Best Song” category. This was a notable win, as he surpassed renowned artists like Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift. Jungkook’s success in this category marked him as the first Korean solo artist to achieve such recognition. It was a momentous milestone, reinforcing the global impact of K-pop.
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- Best K-Pop Award: Jungkook also secured the “Best K-Pop” award, a category that recognizes the top K-pop artist of the year. His triumph in this category solidified his standing as a prominent figure in the K-pop genre. Previously, BTS held the record for the most wins in this category, having secured it three times until 2021.
Jungkook’s double win at the 2023 MTV EMAs celebrated his talent and expanded the global acknowledgment of K-pop, making him the first Korean solo artist to achieve this feat.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Back-to-Back Victory
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) celebrated a consecutive two-year victory at the 2023 MTV EMAs, highlighting their exceptional growth and influence as a breakthrough artist.
- Best Push Artist: TXT was honored with the “Best Push Artist” award, recognizing them as the best breakthrough artist of the year. Following their “Best Asia Act” win the previous year, the group’s back-to-back victories at the MTV EMAs for two consecutive years underscored their remarkable journey.
In addition to their MTV EMA achievements, TXT had earlier secured the “Push Performance of the Year” award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in the United States. The group’s soaring success and recognition serve as a testament to its global appeal. The group’s ongoing world tour, “TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR ACT: SWEET MIRAGE,” received an overwhelming response, with all available seats for their final performance in Seoul completely sold out.