Korean group BTS becomes first Asian act to win top honour at American Music Awards


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BTS receives an award for Favourite Pop Song 'Butter' at the Annual American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Nov 21, 2021. Photo: Reuters

South Korean supergroup BTS once again rewrote K-pop history Monday (Nov 22) by becoming the first Asian act to win artiste of the year, considered the top award, at the American Music Awards (AMAs).

The septet clinched the award during the 2021 AMAs broadcast live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday at 8pm (US time), beating out five big names – Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.

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