[Breaking News] 'Daesang Nominee' BTS Wins 'Song of the Summer' at [2026 AMA]

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Top idol group BTS (BTS, RM, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, Suga, V, Jungkook) has been selected as the winner of 'Song of the Summer' at the American Music Awards (AMA), one of the three major pop music award ceremonies in the United States.

On the 25th at 5 p.m. local time, BTS secured the 'Song of the Summer' title with their comeback title track 'SWIM' at the American Music Awards (hereinafter 'AMA') ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the United States.

Along with this, BTS appeared on stage to present the Best Female R&B Artist award. Leader RM shared his thoughts, saying, "I am happy to be part of the 'AMA'." Afterwards, BTS presented the trophy to winner SZA.

BTS will challenge for the Daesang (Grand Prize) at this 'AMA', marking their second attempt since 2021. At this 'AMA', BTS has been nominated in the top category, 'Artist of the Year', competing against nine global pop stars including Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga.

In addition, BTS has been nominated in a total of three categories: 'Best Male K-Pop Artist', 'Song of the Summer', and others. The nominations were selected byly analyzing key fan activity indicators such as streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay, and tour revenue based on Billboard and Luminate data from March 21, 2025, to March 26, 2026.

BTS has previously won a total of 12 trophies at the 'AMA' as a group and soloists. They first won in 2018 with 'Favorite Social Artist' and dominated this category for three consecutive years until 2020. In 2019, they won 'Tour of the Year', demonstrating their powerful influence in the performance industry. Starting with 'Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock' in the same year, they remained at the top of the pop duo/group category for four consecutive years until 2022, also leaving their name as the record-holding Choi Da (수상) artist in this category. In 2021, they swept 'Artist of the Year', 'Favorite Duo or Group', and 'Favorite Pop Song', achieving a triple crown. In 2022, they became the inaugural winners of the newly established 'Favorite K-Pop Artist'. Subsequently, RM won the trophy in the same category in 2025.

Meanwhile, at this ceremony, in addition to BTS, Jennie, Stray Kids, aespa, ATEEZ, Tomorrow X Together, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM, and Cat's Eye were also nominated for major 'AMA' categories, adding to the anticipation.

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