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BTS wins Artist of the Year at AMAs; K-pop shines with multiple awards

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • K-pop group BTS won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, marking their second win in this category.
  • The theme song "Golden" from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" secured four awards, including Song of the Year.
  • Global K-pop girl group Katseye also received three awards, including New Artist of the Year.

K-pop sensation BTS dominated the American Music Awards, clinching the coveted Artist of the Year award for the second time. The group also took home Song of the Summer for "Swim" and Best Male K-pop Artist at the 52nd AMAs ceremony held in Las Vegas.

ARMYs, we made it once again. Thank you, it’s an honor to have this precious award once again after everybody’s done their military service.

· RM (BTS)BTS leader RM addressed the group's fanbase after winning Artist of the Year.

This victory comes shortly after BTS released their fifth studio album, "Arirang," following a hiatus for members completing their mandatory military service. BTS leader RM acknowledged the group's fanbase, ARMY, stating, "ARMYs, we made it once again. Thank you, it’s an honor to have this precious award once again after everybody’s done their military service."

Fellow BTS member Jimin expressed gratitude to fans in both English and Korean, thanking them for their unwavering support and love. The group is currently on a world tour supporting "Arirang" and delivered a pre-recorded performance of their song "Hooligan" during the event.

To all ARMYs who always support and love us, thank you and I love you.

· Jimin (BTS)Jimin thanked BTS fans for their support.

The animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters" also had a significant night, with its theme song "Golden" earning four trophies, including Song of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best Vocal Performance. The film's score also won Best Soundtrack. "Golden," performed by Korean American singers Ejae, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna, was celebrated by the performers as being "fueled by the fans."

Truly, this movie and this song [are] fueled by the fans. You guys truly sealed the honmoon. Thank you so much to the fans, thank you to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ team.

· Ejae (Huntr/x)One of the performers of 'Golden' thanked the fans and the film team.

Global K-pop girl group Katseye, formed under Hybe and Geffen Records, made a strong debut by winning three awards: New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video. The group also performed "Pinky Up," the lead single from their third EP, "Wild." Katseye's leader, Sophia, specifically shouted out BTS for inspiring them to represent their culture globally.

We wanna give a special shoutout to BTS tonight for inspiring us to represent our culture on a global scale.

· Sophia (Katseye)The leader of Katseye acknowledged BTS's influence on their group.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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