BTS has added another major achievement to its growing list of global milestones after taking home three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
The group’s latest success came at this year’s ceremony held on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, where BTS emerged victorious in every category in which it had been nominated.
The septet was recognized for its music and group presence, securing wins for Song of the Year and Best K-Pop for their latest hit “SWIM,” along with the Best Group award.
The three victories mark an especially significant moment for BTS, as the group continues to strengthen its presence at one of the biggest annual music award ceremonies in the United States.
Among the three awards, the Song of the Year victory stands out as a historic achievement. BTS has become the first K-pop group to win the prestigious category at the MTV VMAs.
The recognition for “SWIM” further highlights the song’s impact and marks an important milestone for the group on the international awards stage.
The victory also adds another Best Group trophy to BTS’s VMA history. With this year’s win, BTS has claimed the award for the fifth time.
The group previously won Best Group consecutively from 2019 through 2022, making its latest victory another notable addition to its record at the VMAs.
BTS had entered the 2026 ceremony with nominations for Song of the Year and Best K-Pop for “SWIM.”
The group was also nominated for Best Group, a category that brought together BTS and several other major international acts.
By winning all three categories, BTS achieved a clean sweep of the awards for which it was nominated.
The results also follow a highly anticipated period for BTS and its fans.
The group’s latest album, “ARIRANG,” represents a new chapter for the seven members, making the recognition at the VMAs particularly meaningful.
The group’s achievements at this year’s ceremony have therefore become more than a collection of trophies, with the members connecting the wins to their music, their fans, and their continued journey together.
BTS Thanks ARMY as “ARIRANG” Marks a New Beginning
Following their three victories, BTS expressed their gratitude to ARMY, the group’s global fandom, through their agency BIGHIT MUSIC.
The members emphasized the importance of the support they have received from fans and explained why the latest awards hold special meaning for them.
BTS shared,
“We sincerely thank ARMY for always showing us unwavering love and support. ‘ARIRANG’ is an album that is like a new beginning for us, so these awards are even more meaningful.
In particular, winning such a big award such as Song of the Year with ‘SWIM’ was possible due to everyone who loved our music.
Going forward, our seven members will continue to showcase good music and performances together.”
The statement highlights the group’s appreciation for ARMY while also describing “ARIRANG” as a new beginning for the seven members.
BTS specifically pointed to the Song of the Year victory for “SWIM” as a special achievement, crediting everyone who supported and loved the song.
The group’s message also places emphasis on its future as a seven-member team.
By stating that the members will continue to present music and performances together, BTS reaffirmed its commitment to moving forward collectively and continuing its musical activities.
The 2026 VMAs wins come after BTS was announced among the nominees for this year’s ceremony, with “SWIM” receiving recognition in both Song of the Year and Best K-Pop.
The group later received an additional nomination for Best Group, putting it in contention for three awards overall. BTS ultimately converted all three nominations into wins.
With three trophies now added to its VMA record, BTS has reached another major milestone in its international career.
The group’s fifth Best Group victory further extends its history at the ceremony, while its Song of the Year win establishes a new first for K-pop at the VMAs.
For ARMY, the three-award haul also marks a memorable moment in BTS’s latest chapter.
The group not only celebrated recognition for “SWIM” but also received acknowledgment as a group, reflecting both its current musical work and its enduring presence on the global stage.
As BTS continues its journey following the release of “ARIRANG,” the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have provided another significant milestone for the group.
With three awards, a historic Song of the Year victory, and a fifth Best Group win, BTS has once again made VMA history while looking ahead to more music and performances together.
