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By Shim Sun-ah
South Korean K-pop sensation BTS has once again secured a coveted nomination for Artist of the Year at the upcoming American Music Awards (AMAs). The globally renowned boy group was listed among ten top nominees, featuring alongside international music heavyweights such as Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga, as announced by organizers on Tuesday (U.S. time).
This marks a significant return for BTS, who made history in 2021 as the first Korean act to claim the prestigious Artist of the Year award. Their latest nomination intensifies anticipation for a potential repeat victory at this year’s AMAs.
Beyond the top honor, the globally acclaimed septet, BTS, also received nominations in two additional highly competitive categories: Best Male K-pop Artist and Song of the Summer for their hit track, “Swim.”
The nominations extend beyond BTS, with Hybe’s dynamic U.S.-based girl group, Katseye, also making a strong impact with three nominations. Furthermore, the soundtrack for the widely popular Netflix global animation, “Kpop Demon Hunters,” garnered two nominations.
Katseye is a contender for significant accolades, including New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video for their track “Gnarly.” Meanwhile, the “Kpop Demon Hunters” film soundtrack is vying for Best Soundtrack and Best Song for “Golden.”
The Best Male K-pop Artist category is fiercely contested, with BTS joined by three other prominent K-pop groups: Ateez, Enhypen, and Stray Kids, highlighting the genre’s global dominance.
In the equally competitive Best Female K-pop Artist category, the nominees showcase a stellar lineup of talent: aespa, BLACKPINK, ILLIT, Le Sserafim, and TWICE.
Fans can tune in to witness the excitement as the American Music Awards are broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, directly from the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25th.
