People’s Choice recognizes K-pop

K-pop groups BTS and Blackpink have both been nominated for three categories at the upcoming 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards.

The U.S. awards ceremony, which celebrates stars from film, TV, music and pop culture, chose the two K-pop groups as nominees for “The Group of 2019,” “The Music Video of 2019” and “The Concert Tour of 2019.”

The two will compete against the Jonas Brothers, Five Seconds of Summer, Panic! At The Disco, CNCO, Imagine Dragons and The Chainsmokers in the group category, while their recent songs “Boy With Luv” and “Kill This Love” will compete with Ariana Grande’s “Seven Rings” and Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Senorita.”

Their competition in the concert tour section includes Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake and Pink.

Fans can vote until Oct. 18 on the award show’s official website and on Twitter. The awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 10.

By Yoon So-yeon