BTS Returns After 5 Years with 'AMA Grand Prize' in Spectacular Comeback.. "Thank You, ARMY and Bang Si-hyeok" [Comprehensive]

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• 'Golden' Wins Song of the Year and Cat's Eye Takes Rookie Award.. K-Pop Sweeps 3 Major Categories

Top idol group BTS (BTS, RM, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, Suga, V, Jungkook) made a comeback after five years and won the grand prize at the American Music Awards (AMA, American Music Awards), one of the three major pop music award ceremonies in the United States.

On the 25th at 5 p.m. local time, BTS won the 'Artist of the Year' award, which corresponds to the grand prize, at the 2026 American Music Awards (hereinafter 'AMA') held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the United States.

In their acceptance speeches, leader RM and V said, "We want to express our gratitude to all ARMYs. While preparing for 'SWIM,' we felt a lot of pressure and even wondered what song we should come back with. However, we were certain that we must keep pushing forward," and added, "We are also grateful to Chairman Bang Si-hyeok."

RM also stated, "ARMY made this possible once again. We are honored to receive this precious award once more after all members have completed their military service. We are grateful to ARMY around the world who have been with us for the past 13 years."

BTS's direct participation in the 'AMA' comes about five years after 2021. At this 'AMA,' BTS aimed for their second grand prize win overall, following their 2021 victory. BTS secured a spot in the grand prize category, 'Artist of the Year,' competing against nine global pop stars including Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga.

In addition, BTS was nominated in three categories: 'Best Male K-Pop Artist,' 'Song of the Summer,' and 'Artist of the Year.' With 'SWIM,' they won 'Song of the Summer' and also took home 'Best Male K-Pop Artist,' achieving the feat of a triple crown.

The nominations for this year were selected based on Billboard and Luminate data from March 21, 2025, to March 26, 2026,ly considering key fan activity indicators such as streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay, and tour revenue.

BTS has previously won a total of 12 trophies at the 'AMA' as both a group and solo artists. 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 live 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, etching their names as the all-time 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.' Later, RM won the trophy in the same category in 2025.

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

At this awards ceremony, alongside BTS's triple crown, Netflix's 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST 'Golden' won Song of the Year, and HYBE's global girl group Cat's Eye took the Rookie of the Year award, marking a stunning sweep of three major awards by K-Pop.

Notably, 'Golden' won not only Song of the Year but also 'Best Vocal Performance' and 'Best Pop Song,' while 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' was selected for 'Best Soundtrack,' achieving a quadruple crown.

Cat's Eye won a triple crown, taking home the Rookie Award along with 'Breakthrough Pop Artist' and 'Best Music Video.'

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