BTS wins two prizes at American Music Awards, performs 'Life Goes On'

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS has bagged two prizes at the 2020 American Music Awards (AMA) and put on its first televised performance of "Life Goes On" in a purple-lit stadium. The septet won the favorite duo or group in pop/rock for the second straight year and the favorite social artist for the third year in a row at the 2020 AMA show held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night (U.S. time). Other nominees who competed for the favorite duo or group in pop/rock were the Jonas Brothers and Maroon 5. For favorite social artist, BTS vied with Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and K-pop acts EXO and NCT 127. While BTS didn't join the ceremony in the U.S., it thanked its dedicated fan base, better known as ARMY, in a video message for their support in the fan-voted show. "We got this title last year too, so thank you for your continuous support, love, especially in a year so full of uncertainties and doubts," RM said, referring to the favorite duo or group in pop/rock win. "Thank you again for this precious award. Love you ARMY," V chimed in. BTS then appeared in a stadium lit up in purple to put on its first televised performance of "Life Goes On," the lead track for its latest album "BE" released Friday. The band's seven members -- including Suga who had been sitting out from promotional activities following a shoulder surgery -- appeared in black-and-white outfits singing the new ballad. The septet then went to perform their smash hit "Dynamite" in pastel-colored silk suits. In Friday's press conference, BTS said it wants to share a message of hope during the difficult times the world is going through amid the pandemic with their new album. mlee@yna.co.kr (END)