India, Nov. 26 -- BTS' Jungkook emerged as a maverick leader among K-pop artists nominated for this year's Billboard Music Awards. With less than a month left for showtime, the official revelation shone a bright light on South Korean contributions to the international music industry.

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards ceremony, slated for December 12, will continue the new tradition established last year with the introduction of four new K-pop-specific categories: Top Global K-pop Artist, Top K-pop Album, Top Global K-pop Song, and Top K-pop Touring Artist. BTS' Jungkook led the K-pop roster with a total of six nods at the upcoming event, including two mentions across international categories. Stray Kids followed suit with four nominations....