In a resounding victory for the K-pop genre, artists took center stage at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, clinching four prestigious awards across newly introduced categories.

BTS’s Jungkook emerged as a standout winner, securing the award for Top Global K-pop Song with his single “Seven.”

Expressing his gratitude in a pre-recorded acceptance speech, Jungkook acknowledged the support of the ARMY and fans worldwide.

This marked Jungkook’s first solo triumph at the BBMAs, adding to his impressive tally of 12 previous wins as a member of BTS.

The Top Global K-pop Song category was one of the nine new awards introduced at this year’s BBMAs, showcasing the evolving landscape of the music industry.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids made history by winning the Top K-pop Album award for their third LP, “5-Star.”

The album’s success, topping the Billboard 200 chart and remaining on it for 16 weeks, solidified Stray Kids’ position as a force to be reckoned with in the K-pop scene.

Member Bangchang expressed gratitude to their dedicated fan base, STAYs, and highlighted the significance of the award, making them the second K-pop boy group, after BTS, to receive recognition from the BBMAs.

Stray Kids marked their BBMAs debut with a performance of their hit singles “S-Class” and “LALALALA.”

NewJeans, a rising five-member K-pop girl group, secured the Top Global K-pop Artist award, a testament to their achievements since their debut in 2022. The group, grateful for the nomination alongside esteemed artists, pledged to reciprocate the love and support from their fans, affectionately known as Bunnies. Performing their singles “Super Shy” and “OMG,” NewJeans also made history as the first K-pop girl group to grace the BBMAs stage.

Blackpink, a global phenomenon in the K-pop scene, celebrated its first BBMA win in the newly established category of Top K-pop Touring Artist. The accolade recognized the monumental success of their “Born Pink” world tour, which drew an audience of 1.8 million worldwide, solidifying their status as the biggest K-pop girl group in touring history.

The 2023 BBMAs underscored the global impact of K-pop, showcasing the genre’s diverse talent and unwavering fan support on the international stage.

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