K-pop band BTS wins artist of the year at American Music Awards for second time
BTS won the artist of the year award for the second time at the American Music Awards held in Las Vegas. The group also received accolades for best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for their single Swim. BTS expressed gratitude to their fans, known as ARMY, for their support over the years.
- ▪BTS returned to the stage after military service and won artist of the year at the AMAs.
- ▪They also won best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for Swim.
- ▪The group previously won the same artist of the year award in 2021.
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Open this photo in gallery:BTS speaks on stage during the 2026 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday.Mario Anzuoni/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountK-pop sensations BTS, the globally popular boy band that recently returned to the world stage after military service, scored the top honour of artist of the year on Monday at the fan-voted American Music Awards in Las Vegas.The group also claimed best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for the single Swim. BTS prevailed in a high-powered artist of the year category that included Taylor Swift, winner of the most AMAs of any musician over her career, as well as Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Lady Gaga and others.
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