2021 MTV EMA Nominees revealed – BTS, LISA, Monsta X, NCT 127, ROSÉ and TWICE among Best K-pop nominees
MTV today announced nominations for the “2021 MTV EMAs,” with frontrunner Justin Bieber securing eight nominations. Bieber’s nods include “Best Artist,” “Best Pop,” two “Best Song” noms for his global hits “Peaches” featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon and “STAY” with The Kid LAROI, “Best Video” for “Peaches,” “Best Collaboration” alongside The Kid LAROI and “Biggest Fans.” Doja Cat and Lil Nas X follow Bieber with six nods each, both across “Best Song,” “Best Video” and “Best Collaboration.” British global superstar Ed Sheeran and EMA newcomers Olivia Rodrigo and The Kid LAROI follow closely with five nominations each, including “Best Pop” and “Best Song” for Sheeran and Rodrigo. The above artists’ nominations also include “Best Local Act” for each of their respective home countries.
The “2021 MTV EMAs” will take place at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary, and broadcast live on MTV channels in 180 countries on Sunday, November 14 (November 15, SGT). Fans in Asia can tune in to the MTV Asia channel to catch the same-day premiere at 8pm (SGT) on November 15.
Voting is now open at mtvema.com until November 10th at 11:59pm CET, so fans can cast votes beginning today.
2021 MTV EMA NOMINEES
Best K-Pop
BTS
LISA
Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ
TWICE
Best Artist
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Pop
BTS
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Best Song
Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
Best Video
Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Normani ft. Cardi B – Wild Side
Taylor Swift – willow
Best Collaboration
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira – GIRL LIKE ME
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Remix)
Best Group
BTS
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Best Southeast Asia Act
SB19 (Philippines)
Ink Waruntorn (Thailand)
JJ Lin (Singapore)
K-ICM (Vietnam)
Lyodra (Indonesia)
Naim Daniel (Malaysia)
Where to watch MTV
Singapore: Singtel TV Ch 350; Starhub Ch 533
Malaysia: Astro Ch 718, unifi Ch 531
Philippines: Cignal Ch 151, SKYcable, Cable Link and more
Indonesia: Big TV Ch 257, First Media Ch 220, Topas TV Ch 223, Skynindo Ch 32, Matrix Ch 22, Biznet (max3) Ch 177
Thailand: TOTiptv
