BTS made a huge comeback at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. They won three of the biggest awards of the night: Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer for “Swim” and best male K-pop artist. This was a special moment for the group, as it was their first big reunion on a U.S. stage after being apart for solo projects and military service.
The group also kicked off the show with a video performance of their song “Hooligan,” which was filmed during their concert in Las Vegas the night before. Even though it wasn’t a live performance on stage, the crowd loved it. Many media outlets called this BTS’s first awards show performance in four years, making it a very special, full-circle moment for their fans. Later in the ceremony, BTS appeared onstage in person to present Best Female R&B Artist to SZA, who was clearly excited to receive the award from them.
KINGS of the #AMAs 👑 @bts_bighit pic.twitter.com/PZNInBVpRb
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
BTS wins Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, and Best Male K-pop Artist
While taking the stage to present the award for Best Female R&B Artist, RM said, “All of us are so happy to be back together at the AMAs again.”
When BTS accepted Artist of the Year, RM kept the speech simple and heartfelt. He said,
“ARMYs, we made it once again. Thank you. It’s an honor to have this precious award.”
He also gave a special shout-out to the ARMY, showing that the group credits them for the win. As always, fans quickly shared clips of the speeches on social media, making the moments go viral.
The Army reacted instantly. Las Vegas was already full of fans for the group’s tour, and their AMA wins made the mood even more exciting. On social media, many fans called the night a “full-circle moment,” noting that BTS is still drawing huge crowds at major American award shows in 2026.
By winning two more awards at the AMAs, BTS proved that their bond with ARMY is as strong as ever. The 2026 awards show made it clear that their connection hasn’t faded
