BLACKPINK became the first winner of Billboard's newly established 'Top K-Pop Touring Artist'

BLACKPINK won ‘Top K-Pop Touring Artist’ at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

The '2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs)' was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, USA on the afternoon of the 19th (local time).

Blackpink received the ‘Top K-Pop Touring Artist’ award announced before the main awards ceremony. This category was newly established this year, and Blackpink became the first winner. BTS' Suga and Twice were also nominated in this category.

The Billboard Music Awards is the highest level and most prestigious pop music awards ceremony. It is considered one of the 'three major American music awards ceremonies' along with the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr