KATSEYE Celebrates BTS Influence at 2026 AMAs After Winning New Artist of the Year
KATSEYE Shouts Out BTS for ‘Inspiring Us’ in New Artist of the Year Acceptance Speech at 2026 AMAs
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At the 2026 American Music Awards, KATSEYE won the New Artist of the Year award, acknowledging BTS for their cultural inspiration. The group, known for their commitment to diversity, performed their hit 'Pinky Up' and is set to embark on The Wildworld Tour later this year.
- 01KATSEYE won the New Artist of the Year award at the 2026 American Music Awards, making them the first girl group to achieve this since the category's inception in 2004.
- 02The group expressed gratitude to BTS for inspiring them to represent their culture globally during their acceptance speech.
- 03KATSEYE's latest single, 'Pinky Up,' reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is part of their upcoming WILD EP, set for release on August 14.
- 04The group will kick off The Wildworld Tour on September 1 in Dublin, covering 31 dates across Europe and North America.
- 05KATSEYE also received nominations for Best Music Video for 'Gnarly' and Breakthrough Pop Artist at the AMAs.
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KATSEYE made history at the 2026 American Music Awards by winning the New Artist of the Year award, becoming the first girl group to do so since the category's establishment in 2004. During their acceptance speech, member Sophia Laforteza thanked BTS for their influence in encouraging them to represent their culture on a global stage. KATSEYE performed their latest single, 'Pinky Up,' which has climbed to No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is part of their forthcoming WILD EP scheduled for release on August 14. In addition to their win, the group received nominations for Best Music Video for 'Gnarly' and Breakthrough Pop Artist. KATSEYE will support their new project with The Wildworld Tour, starting on September 1 in Dublin and spanning 31 shows across Europe and North America. Fans can also catch the group at various music festivals this summer.
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KATSEYE's recognition at the AMAs highlights the growing influence of diverse music groups in the industry.
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