The 52nd American Music Awards concluded on Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, turning into a historic night for global music.
From veteran icons reclaiming their thrones to explosive rookie debuts, here is a breakdown of the artists who lit up the stage and took home trophies.
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BTS Reclaims "Artist of the Year" in a Three-Trophy Sweep
Global icons BTS had a monumental night, proving their unmatched staying power by taking home three major awards—including the highest honor of the evening.
- Artist of the Year (Making history as the first Asian act to win this top prize twice, following their 2021 victory)
- Song of the Summer: “SWIM”
- Best Male K-Pop Artist
KATSEYE Strikes Gold with a Triple-Win Debut
Global iteration girl group KATSEYE turned their very first AMA nominations into an absolute sweep, solidifying their status as the new blueprints for cross-cultural pop groups.
- New Artist of the Year
- Best Music Video: “Gnarly”
- Breakthrough Pop Artist
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TWICE Triumphs as Best Female K-Pop Artist
The queens of synchronization, TWICE, added another major international accolade to their legendary career, further solidifying their foundational global footprint.
- Best Female K-Pop Artist
HUNTR/X and "KPop Demon Hunters" Clean Up Mainstream Pop Categories
The virtual/concept project sub-units and soundtrack teams hit a massive gold mine. The singing voices behind the HUNTR/X line (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) pulled off a stunning cross-category sweep for their track "Golden," while the accompanying project took over the media categories.
- Song of the Year: “Golden”
- Best Pop Song: “Golden”
- Best Vocal Performance: “Golden”
- Best Soundtrack: KPop Demon Hunters