"During the commercial break, all the audience sang along to BTS songs. I've never seen an awards show like this." AMA 3-time winner scene that surprised American reporters [K-EYES]

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"Las Vegas has become ARMY's headquarters"... BTS sweeps 2026 AMA with 3 awards: Global media and fan reactions

BTS (BTS: Jung-kook, Jin, Jimin, V, RM, J-Hope, Suga) swept three awards at the American Music Awards (AMA), one of the three major music award ceremonies in the U.S., on the 25th (local time). The news that BTS won all three categories they were nominated for—Artist of the Year, Best Male K-Pop Artist, and Song of the Summer ("SWIM")—triggered an explosion of cheers from ARMYs worldwide.

At the 52nd AMA held on the 26th (Korean time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, BTS beat out global pop stars such as Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga to win the top prize, Artist of the Year. This marks the second time BTS has won Artist of the Year, following their 2021 victory. Billboard reported, "BTS secured the top trophy and also won Song of the Summer with their Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single 'SWIM'."

Yahoo Music reporter Tarin Rider, reporting from the scene, vividly described the atmosphere: "Even during commercial breaks, everyone was singing along to BTS songs. I've never seen an awards show like this."

BTS opened the ceremony with a pre-recorded performance of "Hooligan" and appeared as the presenter for the Best Female R&B Artist award, presenting the trophy directly to SZA.

The Hollywood Reporter stated, "SZA couldn't hide her excitement at meeting K-pop superstars." Prism News evaluated, "BTS's opening was more than just a performance; it was a scene showing that K-pop has taken center stage at American award ceremonies."

Awards prediction media outlet Gold Derby reported that after winning Artist of the Year, BTS exchanged long greetings with Busta Rhymes on stage. MTV captured the members' radiant appearance immediately after the awards and shared the video with the caption "The unique glow after winning the AMA."

Fan reactions were immediate. @AFHxBBT shouted, "ARMY, we did it! Three categories Jeon Bu (수상). BTS is back!" while @yoonkookmytear cheered, "Total sweep, let's go ARMY!" @AshleyGree92863 expressed emotion, saying, "Three trophies. I need to sleep now. Congratulations BTS, congratulations ARMY." @L0VESEOK wrote, "3/3 total sweep, BTS is my legend," and @callmeboragurl7 said, "3 out of 3 nominations Jeon Bu (수상)." Videos of the members' reactions during the award announcements spread quickly, filling the fandom's timeline.

Variety noted that "even the gap from military service could not cool the fans' love," highlighting the meaning of Lee Beon (수상). With this win, BTS's cumulative AMA awards total 14. Meanwhile, the ceremony was marked by a strong showing from K-pop artists, with K-pop demon hunter Lee Jae EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Raymi winning Song of the Year ("Golden"), and KATSEYE taking home the New Artist of the Year award.

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