The 52nd Annual American Music Awards (AMA) will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. Due to the time difference, viewers in Moscow will be able to watch the ceremony on the morning of May 26, 2026.

The event will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Queen Latifah will host the ceremony.

Among Asian artists, only Korean performers have received nominations.

BTS earned three nods: Artist of the Year, Best Male K-Pop Artist, and Song of the Summer for their track "SWIM".

BLACKPINK member Jennie is nominated for Song of the Summer for her collaboration with Tame Impala on the remix of "Dracula".

KATSEYE, the international girl group formed as a joint venture between HYBE and Geffen Records, received three nominations: New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video.

The animated film KPop Demon Hunters is nominated for Best Soundtrack. Its song "Golden" is recognized in three categories: Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Song.

Competing for Best Male K-Pop Artist are ATEEZ, BTS, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

The nominees for Best Female K-Pop Artist are aespa, BLACKPINK, ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM, and TWICE.