They won 'New Artist of the Year,' 'Breakthrough Pop Artist,' and 'Best Music Video.'
Expectations are high for KATSEYE to continue playing a vital role in the global K-Pop market.
The global girl group KATSEYE, under HYBE, achieved remarkable success at the American Music Awards (AMA). On May 25, 2026, the AMA took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where KATSEYE swept the awards for ‘New Artist of the Year’ and ‘Breakthrough Pop Artist,’ and also won ‘Best Music Video’ for their hit song ‘Gnarly.’ The members, holding their trophies, expressed their gratitude by saying, ‘This is insane,’ and thanked their fans and staff at HYBE, while also extending appreciation to BTS. KATSEYE debuted in the U.S. in 2024 under the leadership of Bang Si-hyuk, utilizing a K-Pop methodology, and has quickly risen to fame, being featured in major music festivals and award shows within just two years.
KATSEYE's achievements at the AMA represent more than just awards. They further enhance K-Pop's competitiveness in the global market and play a crucial role in imprinting the charm of K-Pop on international fans. Songs like ‘Gnarly’ showcase their unique musical style and personality as artists, greatly contributing to capturing the audience's hearts. This sets high expectations for their future growth.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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