KATSEYE added another major milestone to its breakout year after taking home New Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. During the group’s acceptance speech, the members paused to recognize BTS, giving a brief shout-out that quickly caught attention online.
The win marked one of the night’s notable moments as newer global acts continued to make an impact on the U.S. awards stage. KATSEYE thanked fans, their team, and the people who supported the group since its debut. While speaking to the crowd, the members also acknowledged BTS for helping open doors for more international artists in pop music.
The group has steadily built momentum with performances, social media attention, and growing international support. Their appearance at the ceremony added to a year that has already brought strong streaming numbers and increased visibility across global music markets.
Fans reacted across social platforms soon after the speech aired, with many praising the group for recognizing artists who helped expand K-pop’s reach worldwide.