BTS And TWICE Wins American Music Award’s Best K-Pop Artists
BTS and TWICE were recognized at the 52nd American Music Awards, with BTS winning Best Male K-Pop Artist and TWICE winning Best Female K-Pop Artist. BTS also took home the awards for Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer for their track 'SWIM.' This marks TWICE's first win at the AMAs, while BTS continues to add to their impressive collection of awards.
- ▪BTS won the Best Male K-Pop Artist Award at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas.
- ▪TWICE received the award for Best Female K-Pop Artist, marking their first AMA win.
- ▪The Best K-Pop Artist category was split into male and female awards this year.
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- ▪ BTS and K-pop win big at the American Music Awards — CBS News — Top
- ▪ K-pop band BTS wins artist of the year at American Music Awards for second time — The Globe and Mail
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentBTS And TWICE Wins American Music Award’s Best K-Pop ArtistsByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 12:34pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.9LAS VEGAS - MAY 25: BTS at the 52nd American Music Awards, from the MGM Grand Las Vegas, on Monday, May 25, 2026. The 52nd AMAs airing live coast to coast at 8:00 PM, ET / 5:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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