BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 American Music Awards
"Our ARMY won an award." — Jimin, after modifying the winner card to read "ARMY" instead of BTS.
BTS received the Artist of the Year award at the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25. The highly competitive category is determined entirely by fan votes.
Following the ceremony, member Jimin posted on Weverse a modified winner card that replaced "BTS" with "ARMY," writing that "Our ARMY won an award."
During the acceptance speech, RM thanked ARMYs for their unwavering support over the past 13 years. Jimin also expressed gratitude to fans for their attendance during the group's ongoing tour.
In addition to the top honor, BTS also claimed wins in other categories:
- Song of the Summer for "SWIM"
- Best Male K-Pop Artist
The group is currently on tour supporting their album ARIRANG, which topped the Billboard 200. They have upcoming shows scheduled in Las Vegas and South Korea.