BTS makes history again, bags three nods at American Music Awards 2021

Seoul: The renowned Korean boy band BTS has bagged three nominations, including the highly coveted Artist of the Year, Favorite Group and Favorite Pop Song categories at American Music Awards (AMAs)—one of largest music award shows in the United States. 

With the nomination of ‘Artist of the Year’ the group has become the first Korean act in history to be nominated for the grand prize.

As per foreign media outlets, the group made history by becoming the first Asian artists to receive the nomination.  

Other nominees are pop powerhouses including Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.

Since its entry in 2018, the boy-band has won at least one award at every AMA.

It has swept the Favorite Social Artist award for three straight years, while it has won two Favorite Duo or Group prizes in a row.

At this year's AMA, American newcomer Olivia Rodrigo was the top nominee with seven, including Artist of the Year and New Artist of The Year, followed by five-time AMA winner The Weeknd with six nods.

This is the fourth consecutive year that BTS has received nominations for the AMAs which is slated to take place on November 21.