South Korean girl group TWICE created history at the 2026 American Music Awards held on May 25 in Las Vegas. The group won the award for Best Female K Pop Artist, becoming the first K Pop girl group ever to receive an award at the fan voted event.
TWICE received the honour in a competitive category that included popular groups and artists such as aespa, BLACKPINK, ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM.
The award marked an important moment for the group, especially because it was their first nomination at the American Music Awards. TWICE is managed by JYP Entertainment and has built a strong international fanbase over the years through their music and performances.
After their victory, TWICE thanked their fans, known as ONCEs, through a message shared on X. The group appreciated the efforts of fans who participated in voting campaigns to support them during the awards season.
The 2026 American Music Awards also became a major night for K Pop overall, with several Korean artists receiving attention and recognition during the ceremony. Earlier in the evening, BTS won Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer and Best Male K Pop Artist.
TWICE just won AMAs’ Best Female K-Pop Artist! 🏆✨
— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) May 26, 2026
Thank you so much to all the ONCEs who voted for us and made this possible. We truly couldn’t have done it without you! A million thanks and all our love 💖#TWICE #트와이스 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/hfnatasg15
BTS returned to the American Music Awards after a four year hiatus and once again showed their strong global popularity. Their wins, along with TWICE’s historic achievement, highlighted the growing international success of K Pop artists at major music award events.
Fans across social media celebrated TWICE’s achievement soon after the announcement was made. Many users described the win as a historic moment for female K Pop groups at international award shows.
Over the years, TWICE has released several successful albums and songs and continues to remain one of the most recognised girl groups in the K Pop industry. Their latest award win now adds another major achievement to their career.