South Korean music group BTS made a strong comeback at the 2026 American Music Awards held on May 25 in Las Vegas. The group won Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for their track SWIM, and Best Male K Pop Artist during the ceremony. With these latest victories, BTS has now reached a total of 12 American Music Awards, becoming one of the most successful international acts in the history of the event.
The group returned to the stage after a four year hiatus. Their comeback performance became one of the major highlights of the night. BTS opened the show with a powerful performance of their song Hooligan from their ARIRANG Tour. The energetic stage performance received loud cheers from fans present at the venue.
Apart from performing, the members of BTS also appeared on stage to present an award to singer SZA during the event.
During their acceptance speech, BTS member RM thanked fans for supporting the group after their return. Addressing their fanbase known as ARMY, he said, “ARMYS, we made it once again!”
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RM also spoke about the group’s recent success after completing their military service. He credited the support of fans and the popularity of their latest music releases. BTS recently topped charts with their No. 1 album ARIRANG and its successful songs.
The group’s appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards marked an important moment for both BTS and their global fanbase. After staying away from group activities for several years due to mandatory military service, the members reunited and returned to international award shows with major wins and performances.
BTS continues to remain one of the most recognised K Pop groups worldwide, with a strong fan following across many countries.