Washington DC, May 26 -- The 2026 edition of the American Music Awards concluded on Memorial Day at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with BTS emerging as one of the night's biggest winners by taking home the coveted Artist of the Year award, according to Billboard

The globally popular K-pop group also won Song of the Summer for "Swim," the lead single from their comeback album ARIRANG, and opened the ceremony with a performance of "Hooligan." Following the telecast, BTS was additionally named Best Male K-pop Artist.

During the ceremony, BTS members also presented SZA with the award for Best Female R&B Artist.

Another major winner of the evening was Sabrina Carpenter, whose album Man's Best Friend won both Album of the Year and ...