With the AMAs win, BTS' Kim Namjoon became the first K-pop artist to win this award as both a soloist and in a group, too. ... "Thank you for your love and support, #BTSARMY (purple heart emoji)." ...

"Namjoon mentions Alicia Keys' song when she mentioned BTS and Kpop. Jimin says how thrilling it is to hear BTS mentioned. ... — Miss. Purple (@Bawana94036702) January 27, 2020 ...

BTS leader Kim Namjoon, aka RM, scripted history as he won in the Favourite K-pop artist category at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). Taking to his Instagram Stories, Namjoon reacted to his win.