South Korean boy band BTS has received three nominations at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs), competing for Artist of the Year alongside global acts including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Bruno Mars. The group — which became the first Korean act to win that top honour at the AMAs in 2021 — is also nominated for Best Male K-pop Artist and Song of the Summer for their track "Swim." The ceremony will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on 25 May on CBS and Paramount+.