K-pop fans had a lot to celebrate at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, where both KATSEYE and TWICE won big prizes. Since K-pop is becoming more and more popular in the U.S., this event was another major success for the music style.
Congratulations @katseyeworld on taking home the award for NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR ‼️ #AMAs pic.twitter.com/YrEqTmRCjW
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
Among the standout AMAs 2026 K-pop winners, KATSEYE won three awards. New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video for “Gnarly,” and Breakthrough Pop Artist, which was a massive moment for the group. In their speech, they thanked their fans for the support that helped them win. It quickly became one of the night’s biggest highlights.
KATSEYE’s BTS Shoutout and TWICE’s Historic 4-Year Streak
Earlier in the show, KATSEYE performed their song “Pinky Up” with tons of energy at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The performance featured bright colors, fast dancing, and a confident style. It didn’t take long for clips to spread across social media, where fans praised the group’s presence and precision.
To make the night even better, KATSEYE gave a special shoutout to BTS during their speech, which was followed by a backstage meetup between the two groups.
TWICE also made history by winning Best Female K-Pop Artist for the fourth year in a row. They shared a message thanking their fans, ONCE, saying that the group’s success is all thanks to their constant love and encouragement.
Social media blew up right after the wins. Eyekons filled timelines with clips and hashtags to celebrate KATSEYE’s win of New Artist of the Year. Meanwhile, ONCE cheered on TWICE, pointing out how the group continues to dominate major U.S. award shows year after year.
The event showcased both the future and the present of K-pop, with KATSEYE representing the new generation and TWICE demonstrating their lasting global power. More importantly, it proved that K-pop is now a regular part of major U.S. award shows. These groups aren’t just attending anymore; they are winning, performing, and driving the loudest fan reactions.
