BTS' Jimin Edits AMAs Artist of the Year Card to Say ARMY Won Instead
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Key Points:
- BTS won the artist of the year award at the 2026 American Music Awards, with Jimin crediting their fanbase, ARMY, for the victory in a heartfelt Weverse post.
- Jimin edited the winner card to replace BTS' name with "ARMY," highlighting that the fan-voted nature of the award made their passionate listeners the true winners.
- In addition to artist of the year, BTS also won song of the summer for "SWIM" and best male K-pop artist at the ceremony held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- RM expressed gratitude to ARMY during his acceptance speech, acknowledging their 13 years of support, while Jimin thanked fans for their love and support throughout the tour.
- After the ceremony, Jimin shared a lighthearted moment on Instagram with a dog giving him affectionate cuddles, celebrating the group's success.