JUNGKOOK, of K-pop icons BTS, is set to be one of the headline acts at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) on November 5. Fresh from his success with his solo debut singles “Seven” and “3D”, Jungkook will be making his first performance as a solo artist on the MTV EMA stage.
The singer is also nominated for three categories: Best Song for “Seven” — which includes this year’s biggest nominees, Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” and SZA’s “Kill Bill”. The other two categories are Best Kpop and Biggest Fans.
“Seven” and ”3D” climbed to the top spot at the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global Charts, becoming two of the hottest songs of the summer.
Meanwhile, Jungkook is set to drop his first solo album, “Golden”, on November 3.
Though Jungkook has previously performed at the EMAs as part of BTS, this will be his first solo venture on the show. Also, he is tied for first place with TXT as the most-nominated K-pop artiste, with three EMA nominations each.
Nominated musicians who will perform also include six-time EMA winner David Guetta, who is in the running for collaboration and electronic; Manuel Turizo, who is up for Latin America Central Act; Rema, nominated for song and collaboration for “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez as well as Afrobeats; Reneé Rapp, nominated for new artiste and push; Sabrina Carpenter, nominated in the biggest fans category; nine-time MTV EMA winners 30 Seconds to Mars, nominated for alternative; and the Kid Laroi, who is nominated for Australian act.
In addition, rapper and push nominee Kaliii; Nordic act nominee Loreen; and collaboration, new and UK and Ireland act nominee PinkPantheress, are also set to perform. Other performers on the night will be AnneMarie; former Little Mix member and now solo star Leigh-Anne; actors Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”) and Ashley Park (“Joy Ride”); and Fab Morvan of ’90s pop duo Milli Vanilli.
The 2023 MTV EMAs will broadcast live on MTV in more than 150 countries on November 5 from Paris Nord Villepinte. Music fans will be able to vote for their favourite artists to win various categories of awards until October 31 at 11.59pm.
