BTS had a night to remember at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25. The group took home three major awards, including the prestigious Artist of the Year honor—a recognition of their sustained impact on the global music scene.

"SWIM," BTS's latest title track, won Song of the Summer, cementing the track's status as one of the year's breakout hits. The group also claimed the Best Male award, adding to their growing collection of AMA accolades.

The wins come at a particularly strong moment for BTS's current era. Just a day earlier, the music video for "2.0," a B-side track from their latest album "ARIRANG," reached 100 million views on YouTube. The video hit the milestone on May 26 at approximately 3 p.m. KST—just 54 days and 15 hours after its April 2 release.

The rapid accumulation of views for "2.0" reflects growing fan enthusiasm for the group's recent releases. Following earlier news that their 2019 track "Heartbeat" surpassed 100 million views, BTS is proving they continue to command attention across both their discography and current projects.

These achievements underscore BTS's lasting influence on the international music industry. The American Music Awards recognition comes from fan voting, making the Artist of the Year win particularly significant as a direct measure of their global fanbase's support. The group's ability to dominate across different award categories—from fan-voted awards to music video streaming metrics—shows their multifaceted appeal.

With the "ARIRANG" album performing strongly across platforms and their latest singles resonating with audiences worldwide, BTS is clearly navigating a successful promotional cycle. Whether through chart performance, award recognition, or fan engagement metrics like YouTube views, the group continues to demonstrate why they remain one of K-pop's biggest exports to the Western market.