BTS Confirmed for a Special Appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) in the U.S.... Nominated in Three Categories, Including Artist of the Year

'BTS', U.S. Top 3 Music Awards 'American Music Awards' Returns... Rewriting Pop Music History Again

The global A-list group 'BTS' (BTS) is set to take the stage again at the 'American Music Awards' (AMAs), one of the top three major mainstream music awards in the United States. According to a report from Deadline, an American entertainment media outlet, on the 20th (local time), 'BTS' has confirmed a special appearance at the 2026 'American Music Awards' to be held on the 25th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ceremony will be broadcast live worldwide via CBS and Paramount Plus.

Nominated in three categories, including 'Artist of the Year'... Aiming for its 12th trophy overall

At this year's ceremony, 'BTS' earned nominations in a total of three categories—starting with the top honor, 'Artist of the Year', as well as 'Best Male K-Pop Artist', and 'Song of the Summer' for the title track 'Swim' (Swim). They have swept a total of 11 trophies so far by winning 'Artist of the Year' in 2021 and 'Best K-Pop Artist' in 2022, among others. This is the second-highest number of wins of all time by a group, following the legendary band Alabama (23 wins). With this special appearance, they are set to claim their 12th trophy overall and potentially set a new milestone in pop music history—drawing global attention.

Landmark of their 2017 U.S. TV debut, a special stage with the global fandom 'ARMY'

'American Music Awards' is a stage that holds special meaning for 'BTS' and the global fandom 'ARMY' (ARMY). Back in 2017, they performed 'DNA' at this awards show, marking their first-ever debut on U.S. TV broadcasting. This remains a historic record as the first performance by a Korean group since the awards were founded in 1974. Meanwhile, at this year's ceremony, alongside 'BTS', renowned artists such as 'KATSEYE', 'Billy Idol', and 'Riley Green' are also expected to light up the stage with spectacular performances.