@bouncy.clementA look at the major award shows that have added categories specifically for K-pop and Asian music over the years. The Grammys will introduce a K-pop category in 2027, while the iHeartRadio Music Awards added one in 2024. The Billboard Music Awards followed in 2023, the American Music Awards in 2022, the EMAs in 2021, and the VMAs led the way in 2019.
View original postPhoto by @bouncy.clement· Jun 17, 2026· Billboard
A collage of major music award logos on a plain white background. The Grammy trophy silhouette sits top left with "CBS PRESENTS" beneath it. Next to it are the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards logos. Bottom row shows the circular American Music Awards logo, the MTV EMA logo, and the MTV VMA logo with "VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" text. All logos are black and white with clean, bold typography.
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View original postPhoto by @bouncy.clement· Jun 17, 2026· Billboard
A collage of major music award logos on a plain white background. The Grammy trophy silhouette sits top left with "CBS PRESENTS" beneath it. Next to it are the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards logos. Bottom row shows the circular American Music Awards logo, the MTV EMA logo, and the MTV VMA logo with "VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" text. All logos are black and white with clean, bold typography.
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