K-pop band BTS wins top American Music Awards honour for second time

K-pop superstars BTS claimed the coveted artist of the year award at the American Music Awards for the second year running, cementing their global dominance. The fan-voted ceremony in Las Vegas also recognized the group for best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for their track “Swim.”

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We made it once again!

BTS member RM accepted the top honor, expressing gratitude to their dedicated fanbase, known as "armies." "We made it once again!" he exclaimed, referencing their win in 2021. "Our biggest thanks and gratitude, as always, goes to the armies all over the world. You have stood by us for the past 13 years."

The group, which recently released its fifth studio album “Arirang” after a hiatus for mandatory military service, opened the show with a pre-recorded performance. The album topped the Billboard 200 chart for two weeks, marking a significant achievement for a K-pop act.

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Our biggest thanks and gratitude, as always, goes to the armies all over the world. You have stood by us for the past 13 years.

Other K-pop artists also saw success, with HUNTR/X winning song of the year and Katseye taking home new artist of the year. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, who led nominations with eight nods, did not win any awards and was not present at the event. Veteran rocker Billy Idol received a lifetime achievement award.

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We thought it may last only about six months, let alone 50 years.