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BTS Wins Artist of the Year at American Music Awards for Second Time

From Republika · () Indonesian

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

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • South Korean K-pop group BTS won the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards (AMA) for the second time.
  • The award comes after the group's comeback as a full unit following members' mandatory military service.
  • BTS beat out strong competition, including Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars, highlighting their continued global influence.

K-pop superstars BTS have once again made history, securing the coveted Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards (AMA). This marks the second consecutive year the group has received this prestigious honor, following their win in 2021.

The victory comes at a significant time for BTS, as it follows their recent comeback as a complete group earlier this year with their fifth studio album, "Arirang." The members had been on hiatus for nearly four years to fulfill their mandatory military service obligations.

ARMY, we did it again. It is an honor to receive this valuable award after all members have completed their military service. Because this award is determined by voting, we offer our biggest thanks to ARMY around the world.

· RMExpressing gratitude to fans after winning the Artist of the Year award at the AMAs.

In a highly competitive category, BTS triumphed over other global music titans, including Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. This win underscores BTS's enduring and powerful global influence, which remains strong across streaming platforms and music charts.

Truly, thank you for receiving Arirang and every song on this album. We are very grateful.

· J-HopeThanking fans for their reception of BTS's latest album.

The audience at the ceremony erupted in cheers as the members accepted their award, chanting "BTS! BTS!" In his acceptance speech, BTS leader RM expressed profound gratitude to their fans, known as ARMY. "ARMY, we did it again," RM said. "It is an honor to receive this valuable award after all members have completed their military service. Because this award is determined by voting, we offer our biggest thanks to ARMY around the world."

J-Hope and Jimin also shared their appreciation for the fans' support. J-Hope thanked fans for embracing their new album, "Arirang," while Jimin expressed love and gratitude for their support during the group's ongoing tour. The AMA nominations are based on fan engagement metrics, making BTS's win a significant reflection of their massive global fandom's power.

Thank you for following our tour and showing so much love in every city. And to all the ARMYs who always support and love us, thank you. We love you.

· JiminExpressing appreciation for fan support during the group's tour.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. 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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