BTS takes the lead in the K-pop's Most Grammy-Worthy Artist 2026 poll. BTS holds 695 votes. BLACKPINK holds 533 votes. The gap between them is 162 votes. Voting closes on September 10 at 12:03 KST. There are 167 hours of voting time remaining.
The gap between first and second place is significant. With 167 hours of voting left, both candidates remain in contention. BTS holds a 162-vote advantage. This is a solid lead but not a decisive one. BLACKPINK would need sustained voting momentum to close the gap. BTS would need to maintain current voting pace to hold the lead. The outcome at the top remains uncertain. Seven days of voting remain. Voter behavior can shift significantly in this time.
The top three positions show the structure of this poll. BTS leads with 695 votes. BLACKPINK holds second place with 533 votes. Red Velvet is in third place with 48 votes. The gap between second and third place is 485 votes. This is much larger than the 162-vote gap between first and second place. The race for the top position is between BTS and BLACKPINK only. Red Velvet is too far behind to challenge for second place. The poll remains focused on the two-artist race at the top.
| Rank | Option | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  BTS | 695 |
| #2 |  BLACKPINK | 533 |
| #3 |  Red Velvet | 48 |
| #4 |  Jungkook | 21 |
| #5 | IU | 17 |
| #6 | Rosé | 16 |
| #7 | Stray Kids | 4 |
| #8 | (G)I-DLE | 4 |
| #9 | aespa | 2 |
| #10 | TOMORROW X TOGETHER | 2 |