BTS win Artist of the Year, taking the top prize at the 2026 American Music Awards

Billboard reported that BTS won Artist of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards. The outlet noted that this was their second victory in the category after their previous win in 2021. Billboard also pointed out that the group is now part of a very small group of repeat winners in the ceremony’s top field. The full 2026 AMAs winners list further shows that BTS also won Song of the Summer for “Swim” and Best Male K-Pop Artist. For the pop and K-pop business alike, the result is another sign that the group remains one of the strongest brands in global mainstream music.