Where to watch KATSEYE perform at MTV VMAs 2025 as Rosé officially joins as presenter? Global viewing times, nominations, & performers

The 2025 MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) take place on Sunday, September 7, at 8 pm ET from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The night will include live performances, star presenters, and the signature Moonperson trophies.

Viewers can catch the broadcast live on both CBS and MTV, with nationwide airing at the same time. Paramount+ Premium users can stream the event in real time via the CBS feed, while Essential plan subscribers will see the full show added the following day.

Before the main telecast, MTV will premiere a full lineup of pre-show coverage. KATSEYE, the rising global girl group, is set to headline the pre-show stage with Push Performance of the Year beginning at 7 pm ET. Their performance, airing across MTV and partner channels, will feature energetic renditions of Gnarly and Gabriela from their Beautiful Chaos EP.

Your complete guide to the 2025 MTV VMAs is here.

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Global viewing timings for the 2025 VMAs main ceremony

2025 MTV VMAs (Image via X/@MTV)

In the lead-up to the ceremony, MTV has also stacked its networks with wall-to-wall music video blocks. Channels such as MTV2, MTV Live, MTV Classic, and Pluto’s MTV Biggest Pop are running round-the-clock rotations of both current chart hits and fan-favorite throwbacks. Below are the global viewing times for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

Time Zone	Time	Date
Central Time (CT)	7:00 pm	Sunday, Sept 7
Korea Standard Time (KST)	9:00 am	Monday, Sept 8
Indian Standard Time (IST)	5:30 am	Monday, Sept 8
Pacific Standard Time (PST)	5:00 pm	Sunday, Sept 7
Eastern Standard Time (EST)	8: 00 pm	Sunday, Sept 7

The countdown to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards starts with the pre-show. Viewers can catch the red carpet broadcast at 7 pm ET on MTV. The broadcast will not be confined to a single channel; it’ll air across multiple Paramount networks, including BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.

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Rosé of BLACKPINK is set to join the all-star presenter lineup at the 2025 MTV VMAs

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BLACKPINK's ROSÉ will be presenting at this year’s #VMAs

Rosé of BLACKPINK is confirmed for the presenters’ lineup at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, placing her alongside fresh names like Alix Earle, Lenny Kravitz, and Luke Grimes.

The list stretches wide with Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, and K-pop artist EJAE of Demon Hunter. Also are REI AMI and Audrey Nuna from Huntr/x, Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Malin Akerman, Megan Stalter, Nikki Glaser, and Paris Hilton.

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Which K-pop stars scored nominations at the 2025 VMAs?

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So many perfect #VMA nominees for Best K-Pop, but just one moonperson…​🚀 @aespa_official: "Whiplash"🚀 @jennierubyjane: "like JENNIE"🚀 #JIMIN @BTS_twt: "Who" 🚀 #JISOO @officialBLISSOO: "earthquake" 🚀 #LISA @wearelloud ft. @DojaCat & @raye: "Born Again" 🚀 #ROSE @numberonehq: "toxic till the end" 🚀 @Stray_Kids: "Chk Chk Boom"

Notably, Rosé secured eight nominations across major categories, including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, and Best Visual Effects, for her collaboration APT. with Bruno Mars.

This makes her the first K-pop soloist to reach such a milestone. All four BLACKPINK members secure solo nominations, marking a rare achievement. Here’s a full list of all the K-pop nominations at the 2025 MTV VMAs.

Best K-Pop nominees

• aespa - Whiplash
• Jennie - Like Jennie
• Jimin - Who
• Jisoo - Earthquake
• Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye - Born Again
• Rosé - Toxic Till the End
• Stray Kids Chk Chk Boom

Best Group nominees

• BLACKPINK
• Stray Kids
• aespa
• SEVENTEEN
• KATSEYE

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Tune in to catch the 2025 MTV VMAs, airing live at 8 pm ET. Don’t miss the K-pop stars as they compete for the night’s biggest honors!