BTS wins top prize again at American Music Awards

K-pop supergroup BTS clinched Artist of the Year, considered the top honor, at the American Music Awards (AMAs) held in Las Vegas on Monday (U.S. time), marking its second win in the flagship category.

The septet beat global stars, such as Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift, to win the honor as it returned to the AMAs stage for the first time in five years.

The group also took home Song of the Summer for "Swim," the lead track from its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," during the ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The win marks BTS' second Artist of the Year title following its historic first victory in 2021, when it became the first Asian act to claim the top prize.

Nominees for the 2026 AMAs were chosen based on streaming, album and digital sales, radio airplay, and touring revenue, while the winners are determined entirely by fan voting.