BTS has been confirmed to attend the prestigious 2026 American Music Awards, or AMAs. The news was announced by the organizers on May 20th and immediately caught the attention of fans worldwide.
Quoted from Soompi, BTS will make a " special live appearance " at the event held on May 25, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States. BTS's appearance at this year's AMAs is particularly special, marking their first full group appearance since all members completed their mandatory military service in South Korea.
Furthermore, this marks their first appearance at a major American awards show in four years. Previously, BTS attended the AMAs in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. BTS has a long history at the AMAs. In 2021, they made history as the first Asian artist to win Artist of the Year.
At the time, their victory broke the dominance of several major American artists and marked a significant milestone in K-pop's global growth. To date, BTS has collected a total of 11 AMAs trophies, making them one of the most-winning groups in the event's history. This year, BTS is once again among the main nominees.
The group, consisting of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, is nominated in three categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for SWIM, and Best Male K-Pop Artist. Competition in the Artist of the Year category is expected to be fierce as they once again face off against a number of big names in the international music industry.
Billboard reports that BTS is also enjoying massive success with their latest album, " ARIRANG ." Released in March 2026, the album topped the Billboard 200 for three consecutive weeks. This achievement made BTS the first Korean group to hold the number one spot for three consecutive weeks on the chart .
Not only the album, their title track, SWIM, also achieved extraordinary success. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard Global 200. SWIM's popularity is one of the reasons why BTS once again dominated the AMAs nominations this year.
Many fans are hoping the group will perform songs from their album ARIRANG live on stage at the AMAs. However, the organizers have yet to reveal details of BTS's planned performance. In addition to attending the AMAs, BTS is also currently on their latest world tour, the Arirang World Tour .
This is their first major project since their hiatus due to military service. The response from fans across the globe has been overwhelming, with concert tickets selling out quickly in several North American cities. BTS's global activities don't stop there.
They are scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final alongside renowned international musicians such as Shakira and Madonna. The performance is expected to be one of the biggest music events of the year. The 2026 AMAs will be hosted by Queen Latifah and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
In addition to BTS, this year's event will also feature performances by a number of internationally renowned artists, including Billy Idol, Karol G, Twenty One Pilots, and The Pussycat Dolls. Their performance at the 2026 AMAs is sure to be one of the most anticipated moments for ARMY and global music lovers.
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