BTS' 'Swim' nominated for Song of the Year at MTV VMAs

BTS' "Swim" has been nominated for Song of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, putting the K-pop septet in contention for one of the ceremony's top honors. The lead track from BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," was among the nominees announced Tuesday. It will compete against songs including Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's "Bring Your Love," PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson's "Stateside" and Raye's "Where is My Husband!" The nomination marks BTS' second time competing for Song of the Ye