KATSEYE Wins All Three Nominations, Shouts Out BTS At First AMAs

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentKATSEYE Wins All Three Nominations, Shouts Out BTS At First AMAsByHannah Abraham,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hannah Abraham covers entertainment, culture and business.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 12:27am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Yoonchae, Lara Raj, Daniela, Sophia and Megan of KATSEYE accept the New Artist of the Year award onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Getty ImagesGlobal girl group KATSEYE swept all three of their nominations at the 52nd American Music Awards on Monday night. This was their first time at an awards show as five members, not six, with founding member Manon Bannerman still absent.KATSEYE's Three AMA Wins: What They Won And Who They BeatLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Lara Raj, Sophia, Megan, Daniela and Yoonchae of KATSEYE are seen in the press room during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAfter making their American Music Awards red carpet debut, KATSEYE took home all three awards they were nominated for: New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video for “Gnarly”. A video of them reacting to the news of their wins shows all of them screaming Daniela sinking to the floor.The New Artist of the Year win came after beating out a massively competitive field this one, one that included Alex Warren, Ella Langley, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, and Sombr. MORE FOR YOUIn their acceptance speech, each member thanked the Eyekons, their families, and HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, while offering a short thank you in their respective second languages. Sophia Lafo...