BTS dominates 2026 AMAs as K-pop sweeps major categories
BTS achieved a remarkable victory at the 2026 American Music Awards, winning all three categories they were nominated for. The group took home the prestigious Artist of the Year award, along with Best Male K-Pop Artist and Song of the Summer for their hit 'Swim.' Other K-pop groups also received accolades, highlighting the genre's growing influence in the music industry.
- ▪BTS won Artist of the Year, Best Male K-Pop Artist, and Song of the Summer at the 2026 AMAs.
- ▪The group expressed gratitude to their fans during their acceptance speech, acknowledging their support over the past 13 years.
- ▪Other K-pop groups, such as Huntr/x and Katseye, also won major awards at the event.
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Music BTS dominates 2026 AMAs as K-pop sweeps major categories By Eric Todisco Published May 26, 2026, 8:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google BTS domination. The K-pop group swept the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday night by winning all three awards they were nominated for, including the top prize of the night: artist of the year. They also won best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for “Swim,” the lead single from their new album “Arirang.” 12 BTS (seen above) swept the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday night. Getty Images 12 The band (pictured above at the award show) won Artist of the Year, Best Male K-Pop Artist and Song of the Summer.
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