[SBS Star] BTS Wins Top Social Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards Again!

K-pop boy group BTS has won Top Social Artist award two years in a row at the '2018 Billboard Music Awards'. 

On May 20 local time, BTS attended the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, which was the second time for the group to be invited to the ceremony. As BTS won Top Social Artist award last year, many wondered if BTS would take home the big award this year as well.

Despite the fierce competition, Top Social Artist award was awarded to BTS once again.

When BTS was announced as the winner, the crowd cheered wildly and all members of BTS went on the stage with a bright smile on their faces. After receiving the award, the group's leader RM said in English, "Thank you so much, Billboard Music Awards for this precious award two years in a row! This time, we had a chance to think about what 'social' really means for us and some of our fans told us that our music really changed their lives."

He continued, "And now, we realize that our words truly carry weight thanks to you guys. And ARMYs out there, you guys, your words keep us going and keep us striving!".

Then, JIMIN thanked the group's fans in Korean, "This award is really for you. It's all yours. Thank you, and we love you." For Top Social Artist award this year, the nominees included Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and Shawn Mendes.

Before BTS was named as Top Social Artist in 2017, Justin Bieber had been the winner of the award every year since its introduction in 2011. By the night's end, BTS will also proudly become the first-ever Korean act to perform at the Billboard Music Awards.

The group will be performing its latest title track 'FAKE LOVE' from its third full album 'LOVE YOURSELF 轉 Tear' that was released on May 18.

(Lee Narin, Credit= GettyImagesKorea)

(SBS Star)