BTS added another major achievement to its career after securing a massive milestone at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas. During the star-studded ceremony, the group officially claimed the coveted Artist of the Year honor, extending a record-breaking streak that has helped define their global success over the past several years.
The major victory marked a triumphant return to the spotlight for the full seven-member unit, coming shortly after all members successfully completed their mandatory South Korean military service commitments. Stepping back onto a major U.S. awards stage together for the first time in years, the group celebrated their highly anticipated reunion and the massive success of their comeback studio album, ARIRANG. In addition to taking home the night’s top honor, BTS dominated the fan-voted event by sweeping all three of their nominations, including Song of the Summer for their chart-topping hit single “Swim” and Best Male K-Pop Artist.
This latest AMA sweep adds an unforgettable new chapter to the group’s record-setting run, tying them with One Direction for the most group wins in the Artist of the Year category and reinforcing their lasting influence on global entertainment.