BTS has a humongous and history-making night at the American Music Awards that aired on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The group was nominated for three awards and won every one. They are the first Asian group to ever recieve the Artist of the Year award.
Artist of the Year
- Winner: BTS
- Ariana Grande
- Drake
- Taylor Swift
- Olivia Rodrigo
- The Weeknd
Favorite pop duo or group
- AJR
- Winner: BTS
- Glass Animals
- Maroon 5
- Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak)
Favorite pop song
- Winner: “Butter” - BTS
- “Kiss Me More” - Doja Cat ft. SZA
- “Levitating” - Dua Lipa
- “drivers license” - Olivia Rodrigo
- “Save Your Tears (Remix)” - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
When receiving the award RM commented;
"Four years ago, we had given this first-time-ever TV live performance at this AMAs stage for 'DNA.' We were so excited and nervous at the time," "It's been a long and amazing ride since then, but nobody could have ever bet on the odds of us standing here receiving this award. Except for the ARMY. Seven boys from Korea, united by a love for music, met the love and support from all the ARMY all over the world. This whole thing is a miracle."
During the show, BTS performed "Universe" with Coldplay and ended the show with their mega-hit "Butter." It was the first time they were able to perform in front of their fandom ARMY in two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In butter yellow suits, members of @bts_twt pose backstage at the #AMAs after winning three trophies: artist of the year, favorite pop song and favorite pop group or duo. #BTSxAMAs pic.twitter.com/bu7K0Shts9
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) November 22, 2021
[#오늘의방탄] 2021 American Music Awards 🏆🏆🏆 Favorite Pop Song, Favorite Pop Duo or Group, and Artist of the Year #BTS! 아미 여러분들이 없었다면 불가능했을 상들! 💜💜💜 앞으로도 #방탄소년단 에게 focus on…💜💜💜💜 #상탄소년단 #BTSARMY #BTSxAMAs #BTS_Butter pic.twitter.com/Ln8P53TM3G
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) November 22, 2021
After the AMAs the group celebrated their victories with a party on V-Live.
