BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan, is a seven-member South Korean boy band that debuted in 2013 under the management of Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Corporation). Over the years, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential K-pop groups in the world, garnering a massive global following known as the “ARMY.” As part of their success, BTS has won numerous awards and recognitions, including several Daesang awards.
A Daesang is the highest award given at major Korean music award shows, including the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), the Melon Music Awards (MMA), the Golden Disk Awards (GDA), and the Seoul Music Awards (SMA). Winning a Daesang is considered a significant achievement in the Korean music industry, as it recognizes excellence in various aspects of music, including performance, composition, and popularity.
As of 2021, BTS has won a total of 41 Daesang awards, which is a remarkable feat for any music artist, let alone a K-pop group. The following is a breakdown of BTS’s Daesang wins by award show:
- Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA): BTS has won a total of 12 Daesangs at MAMA, making them the most awarded artist in the history of the show. Their first Daesang win was in 2016 for “Artist of the Year,” and they have since won several other awards, including “Album of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and “Worldwide Icon of the Year.”
- Melon Music Awards (MMA): BTS has won a total of 12 Daesangs at MMA, tying them with EXO as the most awarded artist in the history of the show. Their first Daesang win was in 2016 for “Album of the Year,” and they have since won several other awards, including “Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and “Global Artist Award.”
- Golden Disk Awards (GDA): BTS has won a total of 7 Daesangs at GDA, making them one of the most awarded artists in the history of the show. Their first Daesang win was in 2017 for “Album of the Year,” and they have since won several other awards, including “Digital Song of the Year” and “Global Popularity Award.”
- Seoul Music Awards (SMA): BTS has won a total of 10 Daesangs at SMA, making them the most awarded artist in the history of the show. Their first Daesang win was in 2017 for “Album of the Year,” and they have since won several other awards, including “Record of the Year” and “Popularity Award.”
In addition to these four major award shows, BTS has also won several Daesangs at other music award shows in Korea and abroad, including the Gaon Chart Music Awards, the Korean Music Awards, and the Billboard Music Awards.
BTS’s impressive collection of Daesang awards is a testament to their outstanding talent, hard work, and dedication to their craft. Their music has resonated with fans around the world, breaking language and cultural barriers and earning them a massive following that has propelled them to unprecedented heights in the music industry. As they continue to produce innovative and inspiring music, there is no doubt that BTS will continue to win awards and touch the hearts of millions of fans around the world.