BTS has scored another major win at the VMAJ 2026, with their hit track SWIM taking home the Best Group Video award. The song, featured on the group’s March 2026 album Arirang, was directed by Tanu Muiño and has continued to make waves globally. However, the celebrations may not end here. SWIM is also in the running for the coveted Video Of The Year award, giving ARMY another chance to support the K-pop superstars. As voting continues ahead of the VMAJ 2026 ceremony at Tokyo Dome on October 29, fans are rallying behind BTS and looking for another big victory.
BTS’ SWIM wins Best Group Video
BTS has added another accolade to its ARIRANG era. SWIM, the lead single from the group’s March 2026 album ARIRANG, has won the Best Group Video award at VMAJ 2026. MTV Japan announced the victory on September 8, giving ARMY another reason to celebrate ahead of the main ceremony.
Directed by Tanu Muiño, the music video for SWIM has been one of the key visual highlights of BTS’ latest musical chapter. The track has also made a strong impact globally, further cementing the group’s continued influence following their return with ARIRANG.
SWIM is race for Video Of The Year
While the Best Group Video win is already secured, BTS could take home another major honour. SWIM is nominated for Video Of The Year at VMAJ 2026, putting the group in contention for one of the ceremony’s top prizes.
The Video Of The Year category is determined through fan voting, meaning ARMY still has a chance to help BTS claim another award. Voting is currently open and will close on September 23 at 11:59 p.m. KST.
Fans hoping to support BTS can cast their vote for the music video in the Video Of The Year category during the designated voting period. The voting window remains open until September 23, giving ARMY time to rally behind the group. According to the voting rules, one vote can be submitted per device. Fans should therefore make sure they complete the voting process correctly before the deadline.
When is VMAJ 2026
The VMAJ 2026 ceremony will take place on October 29 at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. BTS’ SWIMSWIM will head into the event having already secured the Best Group Video honour, while fans wait to see whether it can also win Video Of The Year. For ARMY, the next goal is clear: turn the early VMAJ victory into another major win for BTS and ARIRANG.
About SWIM
BTS’ SWIM music video is a cinematic maritime epic directed by Tanu Muiño, using a high-seas voyage as a metaphor for resilience, healing and moving forward through life’s turbulent waters. The visual journey begins inside a frozen museum, where actress Lili Reinhart encounters a ship exhibit before stepping into the story.
The seven BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook are then seen aboard a traditional sailing ship, navigating the open ocean and working together through its unpredictable journey. The sea mirrors life’s emotional challenges, while sailing and swimming represent endurance and the choice to keep moving forward rather than fight against every current.