BTS wins battle for Top Social Artist at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The results are in: BTS has won Top Social Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.

The seven-member K-pop sensation — who earned the title for a fifth year in a row now — were up against BLACKPINK, Ariana Grande, Seventeen, and the Philippines’ very own SB19.

“Congratulations BTS,” “Top Social Artist” and “BBMAs” were the most talked-about topics on Twitter early Monday morning as ARMYs celebrated their win on social media.

Of course, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook didn’t forget to thank their fans in a sweet video message that has quickly gone viral online.

BTS has actually won three awards at the BBMAs before the actual ceremony, including Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist, and Top Social Artist.

The K-Pop group’s worldwide smash hit “Dynamite” is also up for Top Selling Song, which will be announced during the main show. 

To top it all off, BTS is set to perform their smooth new single “Butter” for the very first time since its record-breaking release last May 21.

“Top Social Artist” is one of the fan-voted categories in the Billboard Music Awards.

The award is based on major fan interactions with music including streaming and social engagement, together with online voting results. —Margaret Claire Layug/KG, GMA News