Here Are All The K-Pop Winners From The 2026 “American Music Awards”
The 2026 American Music Awards took place on May 25 in Las Vegas, with Queen Latifah serving as host.
It was a huge night for K-Pop, with several artists and projects taking home major awards across the ceremony. BTS also made a special appearance during the show, while KATSEYE performed onstage after entering the night with multiple nominations.
Here are all the K-Pop winners from the night.
1. Artist of the Year
BTS made history by winning one of the night’s biggest awards, marking another major milestone in their return to group activities.
Because of the fans, @bts_bighit is taking home the biggest award of the night! Congratulations on Artist of the Year at the #AMAs! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/P9GJaZBpHV
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
2. New Artist of the Year
KATSEYE earned one of the biggest breakout wins of the night with New Artist of the Year.
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
3. Song of the Year
“Golden” took home Song of the Year after becoming one of the standout tracks connected to the hit animated project KPop Demon Hunters.
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami are your Song of the Year winners for "Golden" 🎶 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/6P1R5VnwFq
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
4. Best Music Video
KATSEYE picked up another major win with “Gnarly,” which won Best Music Video.
And the Best Music Video award goes to….@katseyeworld for “Gnarly”! 🎥 🎶 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/dTKMMnYsvN
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
5. Best Soundtrack
KPop Demon Hunters continued its winning streak by taking home Best Soundtrack.
…and the #AMAs award for Best Soundtrack goes to… KPop Demon Hunters! pic.twitter.com/rJSv0bkPVJ
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
6. Best Vocal Performance
“Golden” earned yet another award, winning Best Vocal Performance.
Those vocals just won The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami the #AMAs for Best Vocal Performance for "Golden"! pic.twitter.com/fy7Y92jbz6
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
7. Song of the Summer
BTS’s “SWIM” was named Song of the Summer after becoming a fan favorite release.
Congratulations, @bts_bighit! "SWIM" is the Song of the Summer! 🏆 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/GBe930bgD6
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
8. Breakthrough Pop Artist
KATSEYE also won Breakthrough Pop Artist, adding another trophy to their breakout year.
#AMAs Breakthrough Pop Artist winner is 💥 @katseyeworld 💥 pic.twitter.com/un0at2VKAs
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
9. Best Pop Song
“Golden” added Best Pop Song to its impressive list of wins at the ceremony.
"Golden" is the winner for Best Pop Song! #AMAs
Congrats to The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami! 👏 pic.twitter.com/TICbBJ4eJx
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
10. Best Male K-Pop Artist
BTS were also awarded Best Male K-Pop Artist during the fan-voted ceremony.
You voted and @bts_bighit is your Best Male K-Pop Artist 🎉 Congratulations! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/j0IrHNoeHi
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
11. Best Female K-Pop Artist
TWICE took home Best Female K-Pop Artist, continuing the group’s long-running success globally.
.@JYPETWICE secured the #AMAs win for Best Female K-Pop Artist! 👏 pic.twitter.com/nPpzUnm5Lo
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
Between BTS taking home the night’s top honor, KATSEYE’s breakout wins and performance, and KPop Demon Hunters dominating multiple categories, K-Pop had one of its strongest showings yet at this year’s American Music Awards.
